Partner
PENTAX and Birdwatchers’ Society announced a grand cooperation alliance. RICOH Group, of which PENTAX is a brand, recognising that society depends on the richness of the global environment and that the activities of the diverse living creatures that support that environment are diminishing, have established a Biodiversity Policy.
Associates
Human & Environment Alliance League is non-profit organization established as a charitable trust in January 2017. HEAL envisions a world where nature thrives, wildlife coexists with humans, and ecosystems remain resilient. HEAL stands for biodiversity conservation, mitigation of human animal conflict and enforcement of wildlife and environmental laws. Its current area of work is South Bengal.
HEAL’S Conservation Strategy includes – Awareness initiatives and conservation oriented workshops designed to educate people from different sections of society; Empowering and training local communities to take up and pursue conservation initiatives; Scientific studies to garner data which can be used as a basis for initiating environmental policy changes; Documentation and field investigation of wildlife and environmental crimes; Liaison with the enforcement agencies for implementation of the law; Initiation of public interest litigation (PILs) to seek implementation of environmental and wildlife laws; and Engagement with government agencies and policy makers to ensure that they give due priority to environment and wildlife while formulating practices.
Disappearing Dialogues (DD) is a collaboration of minds, passions, artistic spaces whose purpose is to add value and assist the preservation of existing heritage, culture and environment of regions which are slowly, but surely, disintegrating. Community engagements involving locals help us to document and disseminate knowledge to a wider audience through exhibitions and interactions in public spaces
Airavat is a dedicated non-profit organisation committed to human–animal conflict management, bird counts and surveys, and environmental conservation. With a strong focus on science-driven action and community engagement, Airavat works at the grassroots to create harmony between people and wildlife. As a partner of the Birdwatchers’ Society (BWS), it actively contributes to citizen science initiatives and biodiversity documentation. Beyond fieldwork, Airavat emphasises education and awareness, particularly among rural schools in remote areas, nurturing curiosity and respect for nature in young minds. Its efforts bridge conservation science with local stewardship, ensuring sustainable coexistence for future generations.
Green Peoples India (GPI), established in 1995, is a pioneering organisation dedicated to wildlife study and conservation in central West Bengal. Over the years, GPI has collaborated with SACON, BNHS, and the Birdwatchers’ Society (BWS) on projects such as the Inland Wetlands of India and Important Bird Area surveys. It regularly conducts bird monitoring, supports anti-poaching drives, rescues wildlife from trafficking, and builds conservation awareness in local communities. GPI has assisted the Malda Forest Department through capacity-building initiatives and, more recently, jointly organized major counts including the Ganges Bird Survey 2024–2025. An old and active BWS partner, GPI exemplifies grassroots conservation.
Bishnupur Nature Club is a vibrant community-based organisation dedicated to nurturing love for nature and promoting conservation awareness. Rooted in Bishnupur’s rich cultural and ecological landscape, the Club actively engages in biodiversity documentation, bird surveys, eco-awareness programmes, and youth participation in conservation. With strong local involvement, it organises events, exhibitions, and educational activities to inspire stewardship of the natural world. An active partner of the Birdwatchers’ Society (BWS), Bishnupur Nature Club collaborates on the School of Birds initiative, spreading knowledge and awareness among students. Its work reflects a commitment to safeguarding biodiversity while fostering pride in local heritage.
Keystone Foundation is an organisation working with indigenous and local communities. The foundation’s work covers areas such as natural resource management, agroecology, uncultivated food, biodiversity conservation, and environmental education. It’s efforts are rooted in empowering communities, strengthening traditional knowledge, and building resilience for both people and Nature.