Sankala Foundation
Sankala Foundation is a non-profit organisation established in 2022 under Section (8) of the Companies Act, 2013 of India. Our primary focus is to strengthen the knowledge base and promote dialogue among various stakeholders to foster initiatives that contribute to the sustainability of our planet. We are particularly committed to mitigating the effects of climate change and environmental disasters, with a strong focus on protecting and fostering vulnerable communities.
The Foundation actively engages in research and promotes knowledge–based advocacy. We strive to contribute to developing sustainable policies and practices, and to foster partnerships at all levels with governments, NGOs, the scientific community, and domain experts who share similar objectives.
We aim to create a collaborative environment where various stakeholders can forge partnerships and work together to achieve common goals and address the pressing challenges of climate change and sustainability.
Big Cats Stories
When Asiatic Lions Reclaim their Lost Home
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Preserving Happiness: Bhutan’s Journey of Conservation and Sustainability
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Preserving Nature Makes Smart Economics
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The Road Ahead: Sustaining India’s Cheetah Conservation Dream
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Focus Areas
Sankala Centre for Climate & Sustainability
Sankala’s Centre for Climate and Sustainability (SCCS), is dedicated to advancing research, training, education, outreach, and advocacy on subjects related to climate change and sustainability. The Centre is committed to collaborate with the government and its parastatal organisations, non-governmental organisations, scientific communities, and domain experts, with a shared focus on working towards a planet- positive future for all life on Earth.
The collaborations extend to the local, national, and international levels. At the heart of the Centre’s ethos is a resolve to contribute meaningfully towards improving the quality of life, especially of disadvantaged and marginalized communities. The aim to design and support programmes that help in building a cleaner, greener, and more inclusive environment for all, through evidence-based policy prescriptions and sustainable resource management.
Sankala Centre for Cultural & Natural Heritage
Cultural heritage refers to what we acquire from our forefathers or previous generations, including art, architecture, languages, customs, traditions, etc. Natural heritage refers to preserving elements found in Mother Nature, such as flora, fauna, soil, water bodies, etc., that humans obtain from the natural world. Cultural heritage reveals the origins and natural heritage highlights the value of nature in one’s life. Conserving both heritages is equally significant.
The Centre for Cultural and Natural Heritage will play a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the rich cultural and natural heritage within India and abroad. By engaging in comprehensive conservation efforts, educational programs, research, community partnerships and publications, the centre will ensure this invaluable heritage is cherished and protected for future generations.
Flagship Events
Sankala’s flagship events—Silent Conversation and Women Leadership Moonshot—celebrate inclusive dialogue, indigenous knowledge, and women-led innovation. These powerful gatherings bring together changemakers, artists, and leaders to shape equitable futures, amplify unheard voices, and spark systemic change across environment, governance, education, and health.
Flagship Events
Sankala’s flagship events—Silent Conversation and Women Leadership Moonshot—celebrate inclusive dialogue, indigenous knowledge, and women-led innovation. These powerful gatherings bring together changemakers, artists, and leaders to shape equitable futures, amplify unheard voices, and spark systemic change across environment, governance, education, and health.
Flagship Events
Sankala’s flagship events—Silent Conversation and Women Leadership Moonshot—celebrate inclusive dialogue, indigenous knowledge, and women-led innovation. These powerful gatherings bring together changemakers, artists, and leaders to shape equitable futures, amplify unheard voices, and spark systemic change across environment, governance, education, and health.
Publications
Tigers and Tribes: A Silent Conversation
Leveraging Digital Solutions for Universal Health Coverage
The Jal Jeevan Mission- Har Ghar Jal
Transforming Livelihood of the Forest Communities in Uttarakhand
Micro-watershed for Sustainable Socio-economic Development in the Himalayas
Shaping the Future Digital Solutions for Universal Health Coverage
Proceedings of the Seminar on Ageing in India: Actionable Solutions
Hidden Treasures: India’s Heritage in Tiger Reserves
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