Posts

Showing posts with the label conservation

Climate Change: A Silent Threat to India's Endangered Wildlife

Image
  How Climate Change is Pushing India’s Endangered Animals to the Brink Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is happening now, and its effects are becoming increasingly evident in India’s diverse ecosystems. From the soaring Himalayas to the dense Western Ghats, rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and habitat degradation are driving many endangered species closer to extinction. India, home to a rich biodiversity and numerous endemic species, is witnessing alarming changes that threaten its fragile wildlife. 1. The Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest mangrove forest in the world, is home to the iconic Royal Bengal Tiger. However, rising sea levels due to climate change threaten to submerge large portions of this unique ecosystem. With the increasing frequency of cyclones and saline intrusion into freshwater sources, the tiger’s habitat is shrinking, forcing them into human-dominated landscapes...

Boomi Connect: A Journey Across India's Climate Frontlines

Image
  Boomi Connect: A Journey Across India's Climate Frontlines In an era where climate change has moved from future threat to present reality, an extraordinary expedition is taking shape across India's diverse landscapes. The Environment Conservation Group (ECG)'s SEEK expedition Boomi Connect, launching in April 2025, represents an unprecedented three-month journey that will traverse about 20,000 kilometers of India's terrain, from the majestic Himalayas to its vibrant coastal ecosystems. The urgency of this mission cannot be overstated. As we process the sobering reality of 2024—the hottest year ever recorded and the first to breach the critical 1.5°C threshold—we find ourselves in uncharted territory. Global tipping points, once considered distant concerns, now loom on the horizon, demanding immediate and decisive action. What sets Boomi Connect apart is its innovative approach to understanding and addressing climate change. This pioneering expedition weaves toge...

SEEK Expedition: A Journey Across Borders for Environmental Conservation

Image
About SEEK In the realm of environmental conservation, few initiatives match the scope and ambition of the SEEK Expedition, a flagship program of the Environment Conservation Group (ECG). Since ECG's establishment in 2009 in Coimbatore, this remarkable initiative has evolved into a transformative force for environmental awareness and action across South Asia. The SEEK Expedition's journey spans an impressive 60,000 kilometers, weaving through the diverse landscapes of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Through four major expeditions, the team has documented critical environmental challenges while exploring innovative solutions to address them. What sets these expeditions apart is their unique approach to community engagement, creating a ripple effect of environmental awareness wherever they go. The academic backbone of these expeditions is particularly noteworthy. ECG has fostered collaborations with some of India's most prestigious institutions, including IIT Guwahati, ...

SEEK expedition powered by Mahindra Scorpio, WWF and WULF

Image
SEEK team traveled across the country to spread awareness on Endangered and endemic species of India, The team traveled throughout India also covering Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal, traveling more than 20,000kms in 56 days. Mr. Mohammed Saleem being honoured at Tribhuvan University,Kathmandu, Nepal by Prof. Dr. Ranjana Gupta, HOD, Central Department of Zoology - Aug 2017 Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal at Golden Gate College, Kathmandhu, Nepal With the Wild Team at Dhaka, Bangladesh An unforgettable night, slept in the leech infected forest  At IIT Guwahati, Assam With the participants, delegates and honorable guests at IIT Guwahati Leech bite at Hoolongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, Assam Blood Sucker!!! Tasty Pineapples at Pangthi Village, Nagaland Breakfast at Pangthi Village, Nagaland Breakfast at Pangthi Village, Nagaland   SEEK team with the Forest Man of India -...

SEEK expedition

Image
About SEEK expedition SEEK - Save Endangered Endemic and Key Species - is an overland expedition initiated and organised by Environment Conservation Group (ECG) to study the life and conservation issues  of endangered species. The expedition seeks to study and spread awareness on the importance of wildlife and the need to save them and their natural habitats. SEEK has been successful in spreading awareness about roadkills through their expedition PATH  (Provide Animals safe Transit on Highways) we were able to meet the then union minister of Environment and Forests Mr. Prakash Javedkar and stress the importance of elevated roads in forest areas. SEEK expedition has traveled across all the 29  states of India, traveling from the beaches of South India to the highest motorable road in the world, from the forests of Arunachal Pradesh to the deserts of Rajasthan and Gujarat. ECG is known for spreading awareness, through SEEK we are able to inspire empathy and action ...
Image
SEEK - Save Endangered Endemic and Key Species - an epic journey traveling 60 days across India to study the endangered animals of India. This expedition led by R. Mohammed Saleem, President of Environment Conservation Group with team members Srinivasan, Abhishek and Sisir .  This expedition traveled across India documenting the endangered species and studying the conservation issues faced by them, they also visited various colleges and universities in India, Nepal and Bangladesh. The expedition traveled from the beaches to the highest motorable road in the world at Kardung la.