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Research, Education, Publications
& Training

Building knowledge, publishing science, and educating communities to champion environmental sustainability across South India.

220 Nature camps across 12 locations
10,000+ Students engaged through camps
16,000+ Students reached via training
8,000+ Teachers trained across Karnataka
Overview

About This Area of Work

Vanalok Foundation contributes to academic, research, and knowledge-building initiatives in sustainability, environment, and nature education. By combining in-depth secondary research, field-based learning, publications, and institutional collaborations, the Foundation fosters awareness, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building among diverse stakeholders.

From conducting rapid environmental impact assessments to producing field guides, trail booklets, and scientific journals — Vanalok's research and education arm spans the full spectrum from grassroots schools to government policy.

Nature camps across Karnataka and North-East India have brought over 10,000 students face-to-face with biodiversity, ecosystems, and conservation action.

Field-based nature education session in Karnataka forest
Field-based nature education session in Karnataka forest
Key Interventions

What We Do in This
Area

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Publications & Knowledge Resources

3 Trail Booklets, 20 case studies on Agroforestry, 10 Booklets for AYUSH, 12 books, 5 Brochures, 6 Handbooks, 10 Calendars, and multiple scientific journals.

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Nature Camps

220 nature camps across 12 locations in Karnataka and North-East India — engaging students, teachers, and communities in experiential environmental learning.

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Certified Trainings

Specialized trainings on Agri-tourism & Nature Interpretation (TDU, Jain University), Water & Sanitation (BBMP), Eco-tourism (Trivandrum), and Nature Education (Chhattisgarh).

Selected Projects

Landmark Projects on the Ground

01

Goa EIA — Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (2003)

Recommended an action plan evaluating the environmental impact of civil construction on the Mandovi River ecosystem. This report informed sustainable development planning for the Goa coast.

Research
02

Bandipur Tiger Reserve — Biodiversity Documentation

Primary and secondary research to create field guides, handbooks, and pocket guides on local flora and fauna — including 'Insects of Bandipur', used by forest staff and students.

Field Research
03

Hampi Cultural Heritage Trail (2023)

Secondary research on culture, flora, and fauna to develop a combined cultural and ecological heritage trail — connecting UNESCO heritage with biodiversity documentation.

Heritage
04

Jewels of Bellary Publication

Highlighted the work of frontline forest staff, regional heritage and biodiversity of Bellary district — encouraging community participation and eco-tourism.

Publication
05

Environmental Education in 17,000 Eco Clubs

Addressed Education Department Master Trainers across Karnataka State on strengthening environmental education across over 17,000 eco clubs in schools.

Education
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Work in Action

Nature camp — students experiencing biodiversity
Nature camp — students experiencing biodiversity
Environmental education workshop in school
Environmental education workshop in school
Birding trail with children
Birding trail with children
Research & documentation training
Research & documentation training
Farmer training on sustainable agriculture
Farmer training on sustainable agriculture
Ecology education — hands-on learning outdoors
Ecology education — hands-on learning outdoors

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