Aaranyak

We are Northeast India's leading research based conservation organisation working for Biodiversity, Environment, Climate change mitigation and human well-being.

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💚 Every effort counts, every year matters.

As we conclude 2025, Aaranyak’s Secretary General and Executive Director, Dr. Bibhab Talukdar @bibhabtalukdar, reflects on a year marked by collaboration, conservation action and shared responsibility toward nature, environment and human well-being.

We move into 2026 with renewed commitment, strengthened partnerships and optimism for creating lasting impact for biodiversity and communities across Northeast India.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and impactful New Year ahead.

#HappyNewYear2026

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Tradition meets innovation. Futures are woven.

A milestone for community empowerment as 62 artisans from Udalguri, Assam, successfully completed the 4th Product Development Training Programme (PDTP) under #ProjectTHREAD, mastering advanced Jacquard weaving while preserving their rich handloom heritage.

Together, we're strengthening sustainable livelihoods, celebrating indigenous craftsmanship, and creating new opportunities through skill development.

Implemented by Aaranyak in partnership with WWF-India and GEAG, with support from the European Union.

#Handloom #JacquardWeaving #SustainableLivelihoods #ArtisanEmpowerment #Assam #WeavingTheFuture

@EU_in_India @WWFINDIA

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💚 Team Aaranyak proudly felicitated two of its distinguished leaders today for their latest global recognitions.

Congratulations to Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar @bibhabtalukdar on being elected a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London and Dr. Purnima Devi Barman @StorkSister on receiving the National Geographic Wayfinder Award 2026.

Their achievements inspire us to keep advancing biodiversity conservation with passion, integrity and purpose.

#ConservationLeadership #GlobalRecognition #WildlifeConservation #Biodiversity #NatureConservation #NationalGeographic #LinneanSociety #Assam #India

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🐝 Scientific beekeeping to steam up conservation, livelihoods in Manas landscape

Aaranyak trained 12 farmers and rural youth from the #ManasLandscape in scientific beekeeping with Apis cerana, strengthening pollinator conservation, biodiversity and sustainable incomes.

Organised under the IUCN-KfW supported project, "Securing Population of Tigers, Habitats and Biological Corridors in Assam, India," the initiative demonstrates how conservation and sustainable livelihoods can grow together for lasting impact.

#ScientificBeekeeping #SustainableLivelihoods #BiodiversityConservation #PollinatorConservation

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Saving lives through human-elephant coexistence

In Lakhipur, Goalpara district of Assam, India - once one of the region's most severe human-elephant conflict hotspots - human deaths have declined by nearly 90%, from 19 in 2022 to just 2 in 2025.

A shared future where communities prosper and wildlife and nature thrives.

#ConservationWorks #HumanElephantConflict #India #Assam #Lakhipur #Goalpara #coexistence #elephantconservation #wildlifeconservation #communityconservation #NaturePositive #biodiversity #ClimateAction #globalgiving #ConservationFunding #philanthropy #wildlifeprotection #ImpactThatMatters #SDGs #TogetherForNature #givingback #socialimpact #impactinvesting #CSR #corporategiving #ClimateAction

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🐘 Empowering communities for safer human-elephant coexistence!

Around 40 villagers, including members of the Boro-Sigri Solar Fencing Committee, participated in a hands-on training on the operation, installation and maintenance of a community-managed solar-powered fence at Boro-Sigri, Lakhipur, Goalpara.

Organised by Aaranyak in collaboration with the Lakhipur Forest Range, the programme also included the handover of solar fencing materials to the committee for the upcoming installation in partnership with the Goalpara Forest Division.

#HumanElephantCoexistence #SolarFence #CommunityConservation #Goalpara #Lakhipur #Aaranyak #Conservation #Assam #WildlifeConservation

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🐘 Building awareness for peaceful human-elephant coexistence

Aaranyak conducted an awareness programme at Boro-Sigri village, Lakhipur, Goalpara engaging 90 community members, including women and children. The session focused on elephant behaviour, HEC mitigation and practical measures for fostering coexistence with wildlife.

#HumanElephantCoexistence #Coexistence #HumanElephantConflict #ElephantConservation #CommunityConservation #WildlifeConservation

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💚 Exclusive Interview | Insights from Prof. Mewa Singh

Renowned primatologist, ethologist and conservation biologist Prof. Mewa Singh shares his inspiring journey, pioneering research and vision for the future of conservation with senior conservation biologist Dr. Deba Kumar Dutta in this special episode of #ConservationConversation.

Watch now and be inspired.
https://t.co/LFMIQ6nORa

#WildlifeConservation #Biodiversity #Primatology #ConservationLeadership #Nature #Research #Aaranyak #ARCS2026

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🌳 Growing greener futures, together!

To celebrate #VanMahotsav, Aaranyak joined hands with the Demow Forest Beat Office, local youth clubs and the Gelapathar community in Sivasagar to plant 30 native saplings across two sites, promoting community-led forest restoration and environmental stewardship.

Supported by Elephant Family, British Asian Trust (BAT) and The Fable Fund.

#ForestRestoration #TreePlantation #CommunityConservation #Assam #Aaranyak

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🌳 Van Mahotsav brings communities together for forest restoration

The Kachugaon Division of Raimona National Park in Assam observed the Van Mahotsav on July 4 in collaboration with Aaranyak with a community-led plantation drive in the Ripu Reserve Forest under the Central Range (Kachugaon) of the Raimona landscape.

Community partners came together to plant around 300 native saplings representing 20 indigenous tree species at an eco-restoration site, reinforcing a shared commitment to restoring degraded forest habitats and conserving native biodiversity.

#VanMahotsav #CommunityAction #EcoFriendly

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🐘 Aaranyak, with support from @SBI_FOUNDATION, conducted a #GajahKatha community outreach programme at Amalaiguri Gaon, Udalguri, Assam, promoting #HumanElephantCoexistence through practical conflict mitigation, community awareness, and collective action for safer coexistence with elephants.

#SaveElephants #ProtectWildlife #Conservation #LivingWithWildlife #Assam

[Purnima Devi Barman @StorkSister]

Thank you so much Forbes India for celebrating our conservation journey.

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NEWS || অসমৰ জীৱবিজ্ঞানী বিভৱ তালুকদাৰ লণ্ডনৰ 'লিলিয়ান চছাইটি'ৰ সদস্য হিচাপে নিৰ্বাচিত

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#assam #bibhabtalukdar #Liliansociety #biology

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Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar @bibhabtalukdar has been elected a Fellow of the prestigious Linnean Society of London @LinneanSociety, one of the world's highest recognitions in natural history and biological sciences.

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[Chief Minister Assam @CMOfficeAssam]

Congratulations to Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar on being elected a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. A proud honour for Assam!

https://t.co/m5pqMhxOQl

[Bibhab Talukdar @bibhabtalukdar]

I am grateful to @aaranyak for supporting my thoughts in the field of applied research & conservation. I am also grateful to Zoology Department of B. Barooah College from where I graduated & Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, where I did my https://t.co/6BWwicAFho. & PhD.

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🌿 Dr. Bibhab Talukdar elected as a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London

Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar @bibhabtalukdar, Founder Secretary General & Executive Director of Aaranyak, has been elected as a Fellow of The Linnean Society of London (FLS), one of the highest international recognitions in the field of natural history and biological sciences.

This honour celebrates his over three decades of leadership in biodiversity conservation, especially Asian rhino conservation, habitat protection, combating wildlife crime and community-based conservation in Northeast India.

Congratulations, Dr. Talukdar! 👏🦏🌏

#ConservationLeadership #BiodiversityConservation #WildlifeConservation #RhinoConservation #LinneanSociety #Assam #India

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🦏 The Geography Department, Mangaldai College (Autonomous), in collaboration with IQAC, Mangaldai College, Orang National Park & Tiger Reserve, with support from @RhinosIRF, organised a two-day workshop on Greater One-horned Rhino Monitoring & Climate Change.

Students, researchers and conservation enthusiasts explored rhino ecology, habitat management, climate change, scientific monitoring, GIS and Remote Sensing through expert sessions by Pradipta Barua, IFS (DFO & Field Director, ONP & TR), Dr. Deba Dutta (Deputy Director, RRCD, Aaranyak), Arif Hussain (Senior Manager, RRCD, Aaranyak), Dr. Bhaskar Choudhury (IUCN SSC Asian Rhino Specialist Group), Dr. Jyoti P. Das (EDGE Programme, Zoological Society of London), Sanatan Deka (Wildlife Trust of India), researchers Parag Jyoti Kashyap and Abhijit Sarkar, and Dr. Pranjit Kumar Sharma (Assistant Professor, Geography Department, Mangaldai College).

#RhinoConservation #OneHornedRhino #ClimateChange #WildlifeConservation #Aaranyak

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An awareness session on wildlife crime mitigation was conducted for personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at the Daranga Border Outpost highlighting the vital role the border security forces can play in preventing wildlife crime along the country’s international borders.

Organised by the 64 Battalion SSB, the session was conducted by Binita Baruwati, Deputy Manager, Legal & Advocacy Division (LAD), Aaranyak. Around 34 participants were there from various BOPs under 64 Bn of SSB.

The session focused on strengthening the knowledge and preparedness of SSB personnel to address the growing threat of wildlife crime across the Manas National Park (MNP) and the border regions of Northeast India.

Participants were enlightened on the ecological importance of wildlife, the drivers of wildlife crime, emerging trafficking trends, and the challenges of transboundary illegal wildlife trade.

Real-life case studies from the region provided practical insights into field situations, helping participants better understand the complexities of wildlife crime and the importance of timely intervention.

The discussion stressed on efficient border surveillance that can serve as a critical line of defence against illegal wildlife trade, contributing significantly to biodiversity conservation.

#WildlifeConservation #WildlifeCrime #BorderSecurity #Biodiversity #ManasNationalPark #Aaranyak

[Bibhab Talukdar @bibhabtalukdar]

I attended the 1st Meeting of the Board of Studies of the Department of #Geography of @GoalparaCollege yesterday as a member of the Board. Provided inputs to make syllabus as per opportunities of the #NationalEducationPolicy2020 to enhance the chances of employability. @aaranyak

[NORTHEAST TODAY @NortheastToday]

#Assam | Human deaths caused by human-elephant conflict (HEC) in Assam’s Lakhipur hotspot have seen a remarkable decline thanks to sustained and coordinated mitigation efforts by the Goalpara Division of the Assam Forest Department in partnership with biodiversity conservation group Aaranyak. Official data shows that fatalities dropped to just two in 2025, compared to 19 deaths recorded in 2022, Emphasizing the impact of persistent interventions.

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#HumanElephantConflict #Lakhipur #Aaranyak #Goalpara #WildlifeConservation #AssamForestDepartment #NortheastToday