Dakshin Foundation

Dakshin Foundation Inform and advocate conservation and natural resource management. Support sustainable livelihoods and social development.

Dakshin Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation and a charitable trust. Our mission is to inform and advocate conservation and natural resource management, while promoting and supporting sustainable livelihoods, social development and environmental justice. We adopt interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches in our research and conservation interventions, drawing from the

fields of ecology, conservation biology, sociology, economics, and law. Our work aims at building community capacities for conservation and enhancing community stakes and rights in environmental decision-making, towards strengthening networks and supporting advocacy campaigns. Our goal is to promote ecologically and socially appropriate approaches to conservation and management in coastal, marine and mountain ecosystems in India. The current focus of our work is:

- Applied research in ecology, social sciences and environmental law
- Conservation interventions in coastal, marine, island and mountain ecosystems of India
- Advocacy through networks and partnerships with government and civil society groups
- Education and outreach based on sound scientific research

┃At Dakshin Foundation, we believe that strong communities are built on wellbeing. Here’s an exciting opportunity to he...
26/10/2025

┃At Dakshin Foundation, we believe that strong communities are built on wellbeing. Here’s an exciting opportunity to help strengthen community mental health and resilience in India’s coastal regions!

We are hiring a Programme Associate for the Community Wellbeing and Environment Programme.

In this role, you’ll support mental health initiatives across our field sites in Odisha and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, working closely with community leaders, mental health professionals, and our field teams.

To apply, visit our website: https://dakshin.org/opportunities/ (Link in bio).

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🌊 Throwback to SCCS 2025!From lively conversations at the Dakshin stall to insightful talks, posters, and workshops, our...
24/10/2025

🌊 Throwback to SCCS 2025!

From lively conversations at the Dakshin stall to insightful talks, posters, and workshops, our team had a wonderful time engaging with participants from across the country. 🌿

Being part of a space that brings together research, ideas, and people passionate about conservation was inspiring. Here’s a glimpse of the energy, curiosity, and connection that made the week so memorable! 💚

Local wisdom meets modern science! We're celebrating the first graduates of the Ocean Stewardship initiative in Palk Bay...
17/10/2025

Local wisdom meets modern science!

We're celebrating the first graduates of the Ocean Stewardship initiative in Palk Bay.

So proud of the first cohort of the Ocean Stewardship initiative graduates in Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu! These young coastal leaders now have the scientific tools and knowledge to actively conserve and manage their own marine resources.

Over the past year, 8 ocean stewards have been mentored in the science-based monitoring, data collection, and research methods, enabling them to blend traditional knowledge with conventional scientific approaches. They were actively involved in monitoring critical economic and ecological resources of the Palk Bay, including elasmobranchs, Blue Swimming crab, and trawl bycatch. Each steward also embarked on their short-term individual projects, drawing on the fisher communities’ traditional knowledge and personal observations.

It was a great moment for these stewards to present their findings in front of key dignitaries, including the Deputy Director of Fisheries, Ramanathapuram, the Assistant Director of Fisheries for Rameshwaram and Mandapam, and local fisher leaders whose invaluable support has been essential to the success of this initiative.

Huge congratulations to our stewards for their commitment to the well-being of their community and their enthusiasm for participating in local governance initiatives in the future. We are excited to continue working with them in various capacities!💙

┃Human-saltwater crocodile conflict is a critical conservation and community challenge in the Andaman Islands. Here’s a...
17/10/2025

┃Human-saltwater crocodile conflict is a critical conservation and community challenge in the Andaman Islands. Here’s an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on wildlife-human coexistence.

Dakshin Foundation is hiring a Project Coordinator for the Human-Saltwater Crocodile Conflict Mitigation Project in the Andaman Islands. This mid-management, site-embedded role involves coordinating and monitoring project activities, ensuring timely delivery of project outputs, and supporting field interventions.

In this role, you will plan and execute activities on human-crocodile conflict mitigation, wet waste management, and livelihood generation.

👉 To apply, visit our website: https://dakshin.org/opportunities/ (Link in bio).

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Illustration credits: Sheena Deviah and Current Conservation

We’re thrilled to share a book close to our hearts with the world today, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day. Riy...
10/10/2025

We’re thrilled to share a book close to our hearts with the world today, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day. Riya’s Little Island is a tender story co-created with children from Junglighat, Andaman Islands, conceptualised and developed by Dakshin Foundation’s SeaChange and Community Health and Wellbeing programmes, it explores the resilience of young people navigating both the joys and challenges of growing up and celebrates the courage it takes to be ourselves in today’s world. 🏝️🌊🥏🦀

Concept- Aplonia Topno, Jehanzeb Badliwala, Lixina, Pavitra Vasudevan
Edits - Kartik Shanker and Pavitra Vasudevan

Swipe to learn more about the book and head to www.dakshin.org to download the book. Stay tuned for more fun events in Bengaluru and in the islands!🎤📖

10/10/2025

The trailer of Misrav is now live 🌴

Filmed in the Lakshadweep islands, Misrav brings together the voices of fishers whose lives are intertwined with the ocean and whose traditions of sustainable fishing are now at a crossroads.

Join us for the online screening on 15th October at 7:30 PM, followed by a Q&A with Dakshin’s Lakshadweep team: Naveen Namboothri, Mahaboob Khan, and Kumar Sahayaraju.

🔗 Register through the link in bio.

Join us this week in Bangalore!We’re currently at the SCCS Conference () at the JN Tata Auditorium, running from Septemb...
22/09/2025

Join us this week in Bangalore!

We’re currently at the SCCS Conference () at the JN Tata Auditorium, running from September 22nd to 25th, where we’re exploring exciting topics in conservation science, including ecology, environmental science, resource management, geography, economics, and the social sciences.

Drop by our stall at the Who's Who event area if you are in the neighbourhood!

Sanjana, our Community Catalyst in the Andamans, has worked closely with women in Junglighat to spark conversations abou...
20/09/2025

Sanjana, our Community Catalyst in the Andamans, has worked closely with women in Junglighat to spark conversations about periods, choice, and sustainability.

In her latest blog, she shares stories of how menstrual cups are helping women reduce waste, ease health concerns, and embrace change with dignity.

💡 Sometimes transformation begins with a single story.

🔗 Read Sanjana’s full article on our blog: www.dakshin.org

┃ Are you passionate about improving islands and local governance systems? Do coastal and fisheries governance issues i...
09/09/2025

┃ Are you passionate about improving islands and local governance systems? Do coastal and fisheries governance issues intrigue you? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Dakshin is hiring a Senior Programme Associate (SPA), Governance - Andaman & Nicobar Islands under its SeaChange initiative. This long-term position (with a 6-month probationary period) will be based at our ANET field station in Wandoor, South Andaman. In this role, you will undertake research and design interventions on governance issues, while working with Panchayati Raj institutions, government officials, fishers, youth and women to strengthen local governance systems across the islands.

👉 To apply, please visit our website: https://dakshin.org/opportunities/ (or copy the link into your browser).

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┃Small-scale fisheries (SSF) plays a vital role in meeting the nutritional needs of the poor. Here’s an exciting opport...
09/09/2025

┃Small-scale fisheries (SSF) plays a vital role in meeting the nutritional needs of the poor. Here’s an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of climate resilience, food security and market influences in India's marine fisheries.

Dakshin Foundation is hiring a Project Coordinator for the Small Fish for Climate Change Resilience (SFCC) project - India. It is part of an international collaborative research project on food systems. This 1-year position will be based in Bengaluru with travel to field sites in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

In this role, you will help coordinate SFCC-India’s research and implementation activities, foster collaboration across state teams and international partners, support methodology and framework development, manage data and resources, and contribute to impactful outputs on small-scale fisheries, food security, and climate resilience.

👉 To apply, please visit our website: https://dakshin.org/opportunities/ (or copy the link into your browser).

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Illustration credits - Smitha Shivswamy and Current Conservation

🌊 Dakshin is hiring!Our work connects people, coasts, and communities. We are building teams that reflect the diversity ...
09/09/2025

🌊 Dakshin is hiring!

Our work connects people, coasts, and communities. We are building teams that reflect the diversity of the regions we work in - different skills, experiences, and voices coming together to support change.

If you're excited about working at the grassroots, learning from coastal communities, and contributing to long-term environmental and social impact in coastal areas like Odisha, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and the Andaman Islands - this is your chance!

We’ve already announced a few vacancies, and there are more opportunities now open.

✨ Keep an eye out for more updates.

🔗 Apply now and help strengthen coastal futures: https://dakshin.org/opportunities/

Illustration credits - Sneham Pandey, Barkha Lohia, Ujan Dutta and Apna Kuruvilla

┃Do you want to engage youth in sports and work at the intersection of health, governance, and sustainability?Dakshin F...
09/09/2025

┃Do you want to engage youth in sports and work at the intersection of health, governance, and sustainability?

Dakshin Foundation is hiring a Senior Programme Associate (Sports) under its SeaChange initiative. This long-term position (with a 6-month probationary period) will be based in Tamil Nadu at Dakshin’s Ramanathapuram field station.

In this role, you will lead community-based sports and wellbeing initiatives, including frisbee/ football, and tournaments, while supporting workshops on conservation, governance, and health. The role also involves building partnerships, developing resources, and contributing to planning, communications, and reporting with Dakshin’s SeaChange team.

👉 To apply, please visit our website: https://dakshin.org/opportunities/ (or copy the link into your browser).

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Dakshin Foundation, No. 2203, 8th Main, D Block, MCECHS Layout, Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru/560 092
Bangalore
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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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