Biome Trust

Biome Trust Facilitating livelihood-centered sustainable water management and sanitation with the government, communities, corporates, & other organisations.

The demands of urban growth and climate change today are making treated domestic wastewater an increasingly valuable res...
07/04/2026

The demands of urban growth and climate change today are making treated domestic wastewater an increasingly valuable resource that must be carefully managed. This is why institutions and civil society must invest in monitoring water quality and integrate these efforts into the broader monitoring of environmental and ecological health, encompassing our water resources, soil systems, and biodiversity.

One Health recognises that human health, animal health, plant health and environmental health are deeply interconnected. Our wellbeing is inextricably linked to the health of all life with which we share this planet.

All our health is One Health.

In Devanahalli, where we are working with the town to reuse treated domestic wastewater and bring it up to BIS 10500 standards, foundational steps have already been taken to monitor the waters of Sihineeru Kere and Doddakere for emerging contaminants.

The work ahead is both challenging and essential. We all need to build strong collaborations with research institutions and governance bodies to make such monitoring systemic and sustainable.

Together, for the health of people and the planet, we must stand with science.

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Vishwanath Srikantaiah Indian Institute of Science (IISc) ATREE Environmentalist Foundation of India E.F.I SayTrees

We are honoured to receive the First Prize in the ‘Water Initiatives by NGO’ category at the 13th Edition of the FICCI W...
29/03/2026

We are honoured to receive the First Prize in the ‘Water Initiatives by NGO’ category at the 13th Edition of the FICCI Water Awards 2026, presented by C. R. Patil, Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of India.

This recognition is for our work in Devanahalli, an emerging town near Bengaluru, which demonstrates how Bengaluru can cooperate with its hinterland instead of competing and this forming the basis for building climate resilience in water security. Devanahalli has reimagined its heritage lakes and open wells to reuse treated wastewater from Bengaluru as a reliable local water source.

This work is featured in the knowledge compendium published by FICCI, released at the conclave:
https://waterconclave.ficci.in/WATER-COMPENDIUM-2025.pdf







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Water is deeply connected to who carries it, who manages it, and who gets to decide.In many parts of India, the responsi...
22/03/2026

Water is deeply connected to who carries it, who manages it, and who gets to decide.

In many parts of India, the responsibility of using and managing water has long rested with women - often unrecognised, yet they do not have the power to decide!

Women like Renuka, a “water woman” whose everyday work reflects deep knowledge, care, and stewardship of local water systems. Her story is part of a larger, lived reality where women quietly , without expectation, hold together the fragile balance between water and life 

Across our work in Biome, this is becoming more visible. In watershed projects in Kolar, women are not just participants. They are restoring channels, contributing to ecological work, and strengthening collective ownership of water systems.

Through our women plumbers training programme, women are stepping into spaces long considered ‘technical’- repairing systems, managing infrastructure, and building new livelihoods around water.

And within our own team, women continue to shape how we think about water , bringing together technical knowledge, community perspectives, and on ground insights to design more inclusive water solutions.

This is what Water and Gender looks like in practice. Not as a theme for a day, but as a reality we must recognise and strengthen.

If you know of more such women in your home, community, or field, share her story with us. Let’s bring more women working in the water space into the spotlight.

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Biome Environmental Trust participated in the capacity-building workshop and presentation of the handbook “Urban Service...
14/03/2026

Biome Environmental Trust participated in the capacity-building workshop and presentation of the handbook “Urban Services for Small Cities in Uttar Pradesh” last month in Lucknow, led by WRI India along with partner organisations.

As cities across Uttar Pradesh continue to grow and transition, the handbook explores pathways for designing right-sized infrastructure and service delivery systems that are better suited to the needs and realities of small cities. The aim is to support urban services that are responsive to local contexts and work for both people and place today and over the long term.

Biome has contributed to the development of this resource as a water expert, offering technical inputs, critical review, and field-grounded insights drawn from our work on integrated water management. It is encouraging to see practice-based learnings feeding into resources that can guide planning and decision-making in smaller urban centres.

At the workshop, Kolla Srivalli Kiran represented Biome and shared sectoral experiences and case learnings. Her engagement during the guided exhibition walkthrough helped connect principles from the handbook with practical on-ground realities, enabling richer discussions among decision-makers, practitioners, fellows, and state officials.

The conversations reinforced an important direction - strengthening institutions, aligning schemes, and enabling small cities to plan and deliver resilient urban services.

We are thankful to WRI India and all partners for the collaboration and look forward to supporting continued efforts towards sustainable and context-responsive urban systems.

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If you’re around Anjanapura Lake, drop in for a fun and informative morning celebrating our city’s Kere–Bhavi water cult...
12/03/2026

If you’re around Anjanapura Lake, drop in for a fun and informative morning celebrating our city’s Kere–Bhavi water culture. You will also gain practical advice and insightful understanding of water-related issues and learn about the Anjanapura Lake ecosystem.

This event will also feature:
🎭 Street plays
🎶 Janapada songs
🎲 Fun nature games

🌿 Kere Habba – Anjanapura Lake on 14th March, Saturday 💧

Biodiversity Walk starts at 7:30 AM
Led by Rahul Aradhya (Pikalara) – avid birder, snakebite educator, and urban wildlife & ecotourism specialist, sharing insights on birds and wildlife.

Do join us! 🌱

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On , we’re reminded that conservation isn’t only about protecting the charismatic. It’s about protecting indicators, pr...
03/03/2026

On , we’re reminded that conservation isn’t only about protecting the charismatic. It’s about protecting indicators, processes, and the invisible threads that hold ecosystems together.

Water quality reports don’t always begin in laboratories. Sometimes, they begin in observation.

Long before data sheets and dissolved oxygen readings, ecosystems communicate through presence and absence. When certain species thrive, it tells us systems are functioning. When they vanish, it signals imbalance. Restoration, then, is not just about clearing weeds or desilting a lake. It’s about rebuilding the complex relationships that allow life to return and sustain itself.

Observe these bio indicators and other creatures in water bodies near you and do let us know in the comments below.

At Kere Habba Sihineeru Kere 2026, students, citizens, practitioners and institutions came together to celebrate water, ...
26/02/2026

At Kere Habba Sihineeru Kere 2026, students, citizens, practitioners and institutions came together to celebrate water, waste management and biodiversity. The day began with birdwatching and young voices raising awareness against pollution, and moved into conversations on rainwater harvesting, hydrogeology and the Integrated Shallow Aquifer Management (SAM) project.

From stories of Jakkur’s citizen stewardship to local rainwater harvesting efforts and heritage water structure revival, the message was clear: lakes are living systems. Protecting them is a shared responsibility.



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Please swipe to review the role criteria.If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we’d love to hea...
17/02/2026

Please swipe to review the role criteria.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we’d love to hear from you.

Share your resume and portfolio with us at [email protected].

We look forward to meeting our next Fundraising & Communications Coordinator :handshake:

Understanding policy is the first step towards real change.There are around 7,493 central and state government recognize...
16/02/2026

Understanding policy is the first step towards real change.

There are around 7,493 central and state government recognized manual scavengers across Karnataka – 4,566 by GoK and 2,927 by National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC).

However, many sanitation workers collectives and their coordinators aren't fully aware of their rights and support schemes like NAMASTE.

To bridge this gap, Biome, UMC, eGov, and community leaders organized a workshop to make sense of what NAMASTE really offers – and how it can change lives. This workshop brought coordinators of the sanitation workers collective, community leaders, and experts together to clarify rights, benefits, and gaps in implementation. More than information-sharing, it opened space for dialogue towards safer, more dignified sanitation work going forward.

Alongside this, our on-ground impact continues in collaboration with Thamate's Safai Karamchari Kavalu Samithi across Bengaluru Urban, Rural and Tumkuru.

~91.4 lacs in financial support for 35 manual scavenger beneficiaries
Entrepreneurship, financial literacy and skills trainings conducted for 122 candidates.
71 loan application submitted on behalf of the beneficiaries.
Micro entrlerprises such as small dairy, retail shops, silk weaving and sheep rearing are being set up with the help of loans and subsidies.

Read the complete post for information on the workshop and the NAMASTE Scheme.



Please swipe to review the role criteria.If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we’d love to hea...
10/02/2026

Please swipe to review the role criteria.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we’d love to hear from you.

Share your resume and portfolio with us at [email protected].

We look forward to meeting our next Fundraising & Communications Coordinator 🤝

Please save the date for the Workshop cm Mela at Bhoomi Santhe. Everyone is welcome.This is a part of our Wipro cluster...
04/02/2026

Please save the date for the Workshop cm Mela at Bhoomi Santhe. Everyone is welcome.

This is a part of our Wipro cluster study.

See you there!

🗓️ 7th February
🕘 9 AM to 1 PM

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Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/us8nkbeKMmoPJfuCA

Biome Environmental Trust is organising an exhibition/ Kere habba at Sihineerukere in Devanahalli on the 4th of February...
03/02/2026

Biome Environmental Trust is organising an exhibition/ Kere habba at Sihineerukere in Devanahalli on the 4th of February.

We are looking forward to seeing you there and celebrating sustainable water management practices and stories with us.

ಬಯೋಮ್ ಎನ್ವಿರಾನ್ಮೆಂಟಲ್ ಟ್ರಸ್ಟ್ ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 4 ರಂದು ದೇವನಹಳ್ಳಿಯ ಸಿಹಿನೀರುಕೆರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ/ ಕೆರೆ ಹಬ್ಬವನ್ನು ಆಯೋಜಿಸುತ್ತಿದೆ.

ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಅಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಡಲು ಮತ್ತು ಸುಸ್ಥಿರ ನೀರು ನಿರ್ವಹಣಾ ಅಭ್ಯಾಸಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಕಥೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಮ್ಮೊಂದಿಗೆ ಆಚರಿಸಲು ನಾವು ಎದುರು ನೋಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ.

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