Ideas & Insights
The blogs are part of Sankala Foundation’s mission to foster informed dialogue and cultivate analytical understandings on critical issues that affect the well being of our planet.
In an era of rapid change and development, we aim to offer insights that empower decision-makers, researchers, and communities to drive meaningful change.
The Aravallis Through People’s Eyes
The Aravalli Range has shaped the cultural life of north-western India in ways that are subtle, layered, and…
Remote Sensing & GIS for Eco-restoration of the Aravallis
How satellites, spatial data, and smart analytics can be used to heal one of the world’s oldest mountain…
Tigers' conservation can support water security
India's tiger conservation strategy focuses on recovering the wild tiger population, which serves as umbrella species...
Growing Together: How India is Shaping Rwanda’s Agricultural Revolution
In Rwanda, almost 90% of the population depends on agriculture for their everyday livelihoods. Yet...
Brewing Safety: Rethinking Pesticides in India’s Tea Production
From roadside stalls in bustling cities to quiet verandahs in rural homes, tea is more than a beverage..
Rewilding the Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Established in 1934, Akagera National Park is the largest protected wetland in Central Africa and the last remaining…
The Emerging Realities Of Ageing, And How It Affects India
India is at the cusp of an unprecedented and irreversible demographic transition. The proportion of elderly citizens is…
Corbett’s Writings Help us Reconnect with the Natural World
Edward James Corbett’s writings are a treasure for India and the world. Born on 25 July 1875 in…
Financing Cities of Tomorrow: The Role of Municipal Bonds in Urban Growth and Climate Resilience
India’s cities are expanding rapidly. By 2050, nearly 50% of India’s population, about 814 million people, will be…
A Journey Through the Tea Gardens of Northeast India
Tea has always been more than just a drink to me. It’s a ritual, a comfort, a moment…
More Than a Forest: The Living Culture of the Aravalli
Living with the Forest I have been working on an ecorestoration project, in Sankala Foundation, for which our…
The Aravallis: A Fading Green Legacy Amidst Urbanisation
I still remember the day I visited the Aravallis few years back with my family along the leopard…
From Clicks to Care: Digital Tools to Transform Maternal and Child Health
Every year on 7th April, the world comes together to observe World Health Day—a tradition started by the…
Water Woes of Delhi and Shrinking Glaciers
Though they seem apart, Delhi and the Himalayas have a close relationship. Delhi gets nearly 90% of its…