Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS)

Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) Member of IUCN, The Living Lakes Network & GEF accredited Nature Environment & Wildlife Society ( NEWS) is one of the leading NGO's in Eastern India.

Since 1991, NEWS is committed to protect and conserve wildlife, ecology & environment. NEWS is also committed to engage people in alternative and sustainable livelihood who are majorly dependent on threatened ecosystems and to enhance their participation in the conservation process. Our research, conservation and community development activities, conducted by the best hands in the field are well d

ocumented. Over the years, we have partnered many national and international organizations like IUCN, UNDP, World Bank, Public Affairs Department-Fedral Government of United States of America, British CouncilDivision-Kolkata,Honory British Deputy High Commission of Kolkata,Consulate of Federal Republic of Germany, RBS Foundation India, D.S.T-Government of India, Earthwatch Institute, MOEF - Govt of India, State Forest Department, and reputed corporate sectors like Danone-Paris and among others. NEWS is a member of IUCN (World Conservation Union)

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ง Frontrunner Spotlight: Lake Malawi, MalawiHow can communities protect one of Africa's most biodiverse lakes while str...
19/08/2026

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ง Frontrunner Spotlight: Lake Malawi, Malawi

How can communities protect one of Africa's most biodiverse lakes while strengthening their livelihoods?

Action for Environmental Sustainability (AfES) is showing that the answer lies in community-led action. By promoting backyard fish farming, climate-smart agriculture and forest restoration, local communities are reducing pressure on Lake Malawi while improving food security, protecting biodiversity and building resilience to climate change.

๐Ÿ“ Swipe through to discover how this FrontRunner Initiative is creating lasting impact for both people and nature.

These inspiring solutions are part of the journey towards the 17th Living Lakes Conference, hosted by Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS), where freshwater leaders from around the world will gather in Kolkata and the Sundarban, India, to exchange ideas and scale successful approaches.

This initiative is part of the Living Lakes Biodiversity and Climate Project, which promotes innovative solutions and knowledge exchange to protect lakes and wetlands worldwide, funded by BMUKN through IKI and supported by German Postcode Lottery, Kรคrcher, Lonza, Ground Lake, Georg Fischer Foundation, and many individual donors.

International Climate Initiative
Global Nature Fund (GNF)
Postcode Lotterie

๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐„๐ฅ๐ž๐ฉ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ง๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐ ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ!On August 12, 2026, the Nature Environ...
12/08/2026

๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐„๐ฅ๐ž๐ฉ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ง๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐ ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ!

On August 12, 2026, the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS)โ€”under the Living Lakes Biodiversity & Climate Project (LLBCP) and supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI)โ€”brought the spirit of wildlife protection straight to the classrooms near Guwahati's Deepor Beel.

Gathered at Deshbhakta Tarun Ram Phukan M.E. School, 44 enthusiastic participants, including 34 eager students, teachers, and NEWS personnel, came together for an immersive session. Led by Dr. Mayur Bawri, Project Manager, NEWS, the day dove deep into Assamโ€™s breathtaking biodiversity, the pressing threats facing our ecosystems, and the irreplaceable ecological roles played by elephants and other species.

To bring the lessons to life, students tuned into two captivating short documentaries ex reploring everything from elephant evolution and habitat loss to thealities of conservation and human-wildlife coexistence. It was a day of learning, sparking fresh awareness, profound respect for nature, and a shared, inspiring commitment to building a peaceful future where humans and wildlife thrive side by side.

๐Ÿ˜ World Elephant Day | 12 AugustOn World Elephant Day, we celebrate elephants as keystone species and recognise the urge...
12/08/2026

๐Ÿ˜ World Elephant Day | 12 August

On World Elephant Day, we celebrate elephants as keystone species and recognise the urgent need to protect their habitats while fostering peaceful coexistence between people and wildlife. Across the Terai landscape, habitat fragmentation and human-elephant conflict continue to challenge both communities and elephants. Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) continues to work towards community-led conservation in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, strengthening local participation in elephant conservation and promoting coexistence. Through the Gajmitra model, communities are empowered to monitor elephant movements, share early alerts and work collectively to reduce conflict. By placing local communities at the heart of conservation, NEWS continues to support a future where elephants and people can thrive together. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ˜

๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ข๐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐„๐–๐’!Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) invites applications for a 6...
11/08/2026

๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ข๐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐„๐–๐’!
Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) invites applications for a 6-month paid internship โ€” perfect for fresh graduates passionate about sustainable agriculture, rural development, and environmental conservation.
๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ซ๐›๐š๐ง & ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฌ
Stipend: โ‚น15,000/month + field expenses (as per organisational approval)
Preferred Background: Agriculture / Environmental Science / Rural Development / Allied fields
๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐จ:
Support sustainable agriculture and livelihood initiatives.
Assist in data collection, documentation, and field monitoring.
Work with local farmers to promote eco-friendly practices.
Support awareness and capacity-building programmes.
Prepare field reports and coordinate with local stakeholders.
๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐†๐š๐ข๐ง:
Hands-on Field Experience in sustainable agriculture and community-led conservation.
Skill Development in data management, documentation, and project coordination.
Professional Growth & Networking with experts in conservation and rural development.
๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฐ!
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] by 31st August, 2026.
Take the first step toward building your career in sustainability โ€” join NEWS and make a difference where it matters most!

Exciting Paid Internship Opportunity with NEWS!Are you passionate about community engagement, livelihoods, and working w...
11/08/2026

Exciting Paid Internship Opportunity with NEWS!

Are you passionate about community engagement, livelihoods, and working with grassroots communities? Hereโ€™s an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of Indiaโ€™s most unique landscapesโ€”the Sundarban.

Location: Kolkata & Sundarban, West Bengal
Duration: 6 Months | Full-time
Stipend: โ‚น10,000โ€“โ‚น15,000/month

Who Can Apply?
Students pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelorโ€™s/Masterโ€™s degree in:
Sociology | Social Work | Rural/Community Development | Development Studies | Anthropology | Livelihood Development or related fields.

What Will You Do?

โ€ข Work closely with SHGs, womenโ€™s & youth groups and community institutions
โ€ข Support community mobilisation and livelihood initiatives
โ€ข Participate in FGDs, field surveys and participatory activities
โ€ข Observe and document group dynamics and community processes
โ€ข Prepare field notes, reports and community case studies

What Will You Gain?

โ€ข Hands-on experience in community-based conservation and livelihoods
โ€ข Practical exposure to participatory research and field methodologies
โ€ข Experience working directly with grassroots communities
โ€ข Skills in documentation, data collection, facilitation and programme implementation
โ€ข A deeper understanding of Sundarban communities and development initiatives

If youโ€™re ready to learn from the field, engage with communities and contribute to meaningful work, weโ€™d love to hear from you!

๐Ÿ“ฉ Apply now: [email protected]

World Lion Day | 10 August 2026India is home to the worldโ€™s last surviving wild population of Asiatic lions, found prima...
10/08/2026

World Lion Day | 10 August 2026
India is home to the worldโ€™s last surviving wild population of Asiatic lions, found primarily in the Gir landscape of Gujarat.
From maintaining healthy prey populations and connected habitats to mitigating humanโ€“wildlife conflict and strengthening disease surveillance, lion conservation requires a science-based, landscape-level approach.
This World Lion Day, letโ€™s celebrate Indiaโ€™s iconic big cat and support conservation efforts that secure a healthy, resilient future for lions and the ecosystems they shape.

Building climate-resilient livelihoods starts with creating sustainable income opportunities. Through sustainable mushro...
04/08/2026

Building climate-resilient livelihoods starts with creating sustainable income opportunities. Through sustainable mushroom cultivation, rural households can adopt a low-cost, space-efficient enterprise that enhances income, improves household nutrition, and strengthens resilience to climate challenges in the Sundarban.

Under the SBIF LEAP โ€“ Climate Smart Livelihood Project, supported by SBI Foundation and implemented by Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS), a demonstration and capacity-building training on Sustainable Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 31 July 2026 in Ramgopalpur village, Basanti Block, South 24 Parganas. The session was facilitated by Dr. Umesh Thapa, Professor, Department of Vegetable Science, Faculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, covering all the stages of the dedicated farming practice.

15 selected participants under this intervention (10 women and 5 men) learned substrate preparation, sterilisation, spawn inoculation, and bag preparation alongside receiving starter kits to begin cultivation. In this way, by turning knowledge into action and skills into opportunities, this intervention is paving the way for resilient and self-reliant communities, diversifying the livelihood options for their gradual betterment.

04/08/2026

This International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem (26 July 2026), NEWS joined hands with communities, government agencies, scientists, students, and partners to celebrate and strengthen the movement for mangrove conservation.
From 89 locations across 13 blocks in the Indian Sundarban to coastal restoration efforts in Tamil Nadu, thousands of people came together through awareness programmes, mangrove plantations, nursery demonstrations, coastal clean-ups, and collaborative dialoguesโ€”reaffirming our shared commitment to safeguarding these invaluable ecosystems.
Together, we continue to restore nature, strengthen climate resilience, and build a sustainable future for generations to come.
Together for Mangroves. Together for the Future.

01/08/2026

National Moth Week 2026 | Celebrating Community, Citizen Science & Conservation

From 20โ€“23 July 2026, the NEWS Team celebrated National Moth Week across the Sundarban landscape with a series of interactive "Moth Nights Out" and awareness programmes at Amtali (Gosaba Block), Gopalganj (Kultali Block), Lakshmipur, Madhusudanpur(Kakdwip Block), and Dakshin Surendraganj, G-Plot (Patharpratima Block).
Over 200 participants, including children, youth, women, Eco Club members, and local communities, came together to explore the fascinating world of moths. Across the four events, 50+ moth species were documented, including remarkable species such as the Monkey Moth, Teak Defoliator Moth, and Tussock Moth, showcasing the incredible diversity of the Sundarban landscape.
Through interactive discussions, field observations, and moth identification activities, participants discovered how moths are far more than just nocturnal insects. They learned about their vital roles as pollinators, contributors to food webs, producers of silk, and indicators of healthy ecosystems. Using specially designed identification leaflets, they explored moth life cycles, distinguished moths from butterflies, and gained a deeper appreciation for these often-overlooked creatures.
A key highlight of the programmes was the hands-on introduction to the iNaturalist platform, where participants learned to photograph and upload moth observations. By contributing to this growing citizen science database, they are helping generate valuable long-term information on biodiversity and ecological change while becoming active partners in conservation.
National Moth Week 2026 concluded with renewed curiosity, stronger community engagement, and an inspiring reminder that every observation counts in protecting the rich biodiversity of the Sundarban.

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