Delivering nature-based solutions
Conservation of nature and economic growth, despite its complex interdependencies, can go hand-in-hand, provided that we are taking the ‘sustainable’ route and ‘living in harmony with nature’. We recognize that the developmental projects such as infrastructure, mining, hydro and similar extensive projects have large environmental footprints. We also believe that, scientific and unbiased evaluation of baseline condition and recommending Nature-based & SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Responsible, and Time-Bound) solutions can reduce and even offset certain impacts.
Taking cues from global and national focus on biodiversity and nature conservation, we adopt a pro-nature approach to make your business compatible to all such statutory requirements, sustainable and future-ready.
Managing the environment
Protecting the environment
Restoring the environment
What We Offer
EIA/ESIA – Ecology & Wildlife
Biodiversity survey
- Wildlife habitat characterization – Breeding-spawning-foraging-basking habitat, Tree cover & density assessment
- Ground & drone-based baseline survey – Tree, Shrub, Herb, Aquatic plants, Zoo-benthos, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Terrestrial birds, Water & water-associated birds, Terrestrial mammals including bats, Aquatic & semi-aquatic mammals, Rare-Endangered-Threatened (RET) and Invasive species
- Hydro-acoustics, Trap-camera survey
Standard protocols: IUCN Red List, Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES), Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022
Forestry & wildlife: status & impact assessment
- Critical Habitat Assessment (CHA), Important Biodiversity Area assessment
- Habitat alteration/loss: vulnerability, dispersal, risk of isolated population, altered migration habit, Human-wildlife conflict
- Assessment of vulnerability of species to – Loss of habitat, migration corridor, altered river flow, eutrophication, siltation, anoxia
Standard protocols: Environmental Impact Assessment Notification 2006, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India (MoEF&CC, GoI), Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT), Asian Development Bank-Safeguard Policy Statement (ADB SPS), World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESS), International Finance Corporation Performance Standard 6: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources (IFC PS6)
Soil & moisture conservation plan
Eco-engineering solution for soil and moisture conservation and land reclamation for mining and other sectors
Compensatory & accredited compensatory afforestation
Progressive greenbelt development plan: Linear and quantitative coverage, Plant palette
Standard protocols: Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, National Afforestation Programme, Green India Mission, Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) Guidelines
Ecological assessment & mathematical modelling
Habitat modelling – Assessment of Species-Habitat association, Species-Hydrology relationship, Wetland dynamics
Ecosystem & wildlife: Conservation & management
Biodiversity-wildlife conservation & management plan
- Strategic biodiversity and impact assessment, Socio-cultural status, Conservation targets and threats
- Ecosystem-level management planning: Protected Areas (PAs) & non-PAs, Eco-infrastructure for impact mitigation, Capacity building/Training, Zonation & management planning, management action & monitoring
Standard protocols: NBSAP- National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, MoEF&CC, GoI, National Wildlife Action Plan 2017-2031 (NWAP), Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022, IUCN Conservation Planning Specialist Group guidelines, Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE), MoEF&CC, GoI, Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Guideline, IUCN Best Practice Guideline
Environmental flows assessment
Environmental flows for rivers: Indicator species-based assessment, Assessment of hydrology for wetland conservation.
Standard protocols: Ministry of Jal Shakti Ganga e-Flow Notification 2018, Wetland (Conservation & Management) Rules, 2017, Ramsar Convention Guidelines
Species conservation & recovery
Assessment of species status, Analysis of threat and object-setting, Planning action, Trade-offs & Adaptive management, Participatory conservation.
Standard protocols: IUCN Conservation Planning Specialist Group Guidelines, Species Recovery Programme, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India
Wildlife rescue & rehabilitation: Conflict addressal & mitigation
- Siting, Feasibility Assessment, Designing for Rescue Centers – Snake, Turtles, Crocodiles, Wildlife rescue operations, preparation of Manuals and SoPs for rescue, transport and rehabilitation
- Evaluation of conflicting scenario, Identification of conflict Hot Spots, Site-specific sustainable, innovative solution, Education and Outreach programmes, Development of stakeholder-specific IEC materials
Ecological Restoration
Forest & grassland: Conservation & restoration
- Assessment of baseline ecology and biodiversity, Development of plant palette, Ecological zonation, Ecosystem services & human dependence
- Analysis of threat & object-setting, Management planning, Trade-offs & Adaptive management, Participatory management
Standard protocols: Guidelines of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), United Nations Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (UN-REDD+), Food and Agriculture Organization World Resources Institute (FAO-WRI) Guidelines
River & wetland: Conservation & restoration
- Assessment of baseline ecology, biodiversity and eco-hydrology, Ecosystem services & human dependence, Environmental flows, Ecological water requirements, Ecosystem health assessment
- Analysis of threat & object-setting, Planning management actions, Trade-offs & Adaptive management, Participatory conservation
Standard protocols: Mission Amrit Sarovar, Sahbhagita: Participatory Wetlands Management, Ramsar Handbooks, Ramsar Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (R-METT), guidelines of National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCA), National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD) and Namami Gange Programme, Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, National Wetland Inventory and Assessment-Wetland Health Card.
Ecosystem service assessment & policy support
Standard protocols: IPBES Ecosystem Service Assessment Support Tool, IUCN Guideline.
Urban & rural biodiversity conservation planning
City Biodiversity Index guided by CBD, Urban biodiversity strategy and action plan, People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR), Planning & establishment of Biodiversity Park, Butterfly Park.
Climate action
Nature-based solutions
Wetland restoration in urban & rural areas, Catchment restoration, Afforestation & Green belt development, Scoping & establishment of biodiversity park, butterfly park
Standard protocols: Green India Mission, IUCN Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), IUCN ENACT initiative
Community climate action
Climate-adaptive livelihood & practices, Food forest agro-ecology, Conservation of Sacred Groves
Standard protocols: LiFE – Lifestyle for Environment, Government of India, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Participatory conservation
Nature interpretation & education
Development of scientific materials for Nature Interpretation Centre, IECs & mass-awareness on natural processes & conservation aspects of nature and wildlife, Development of stakeholder-specific IEC materials & promotion.
Outreach & capacity building in conservation
Outreach & trainings – Acts & laws pertaining to environment, forest, wildlife, biodiversity, MoEF&CC GoI guidelines, Ecology & biology, Wildlife census/ monitoring/survey – tools & techniques, Surveillance of poaching/illegal trade, Animal husbandry – lesser fauna , AI-enabled conservation networking, Wetland and river conservation & Field exposure training for diverse stakeholders.
Standard protocols: Guidelines by MoEF&CC, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India
Eco-friendly livelihood
Vulnerability assessment, Introduction and implementation of eco-agrotechnologies, value-added products, up-cycled creative products and value chain intervention for livelihood improvement and natural resource management – Organic farming, Protected cultivation (polyhouse, polypit), Organic composting, Bio-fertilizer, Mushroom cultivation, Honeybee rearing, Indigenous loom & handicraft products from local environment-friendly materials.
Standard protocols: Guidelines by National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) recommendations
Waste to wealth
Trainings – Carbon-neutral organic produces from Agro-waste, Farm waste, Temple waste, Invasive weeds & locally available materials, Promotion and establishment of natural resources-based bio-economy with low carbon and water footprint.
Eco-development planning & nature-centric micro-planning
Grass-root level socio-economic and environmental evaluation, Trend & gap assessment of economic, social and environmental condition, Eco-centric micro-planning , Integration with area development programs and schemes, Aligning with national goals and priorities.
Participatory eco-tourism planning (River eco-tourism, wetland eco-tourism, village eco-cultural tourism)
Conceptualization and preparation of document – Site assessment, Visitor impact monitoring, Landscape design concept, Income generation mechanisms, Infrastructure planning, Environmental vulnerability assessment & tour planning, Management Planning, Visitor guidelines, Establishment of mechanism for local livelihood generation, Training of nature guides from local communities-protocol development and engagement
Standard protocols: Incredible India campaign, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India