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Launched in 2007, Balipara Foundation takes community based approach to conservation through the proprietary concepts of Naturenomics™️ & Rural Futures, to create socioeconomic mobility by equipping communities to be stewards of their natural assets.

31/08/2026

13 years. One evolving conversation.

From elephants to ecosystems, from conservation to shared futures, the Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™️ Forum has continued to expand the lens and bring more voices into the conversation.

Now, the journey continues.

Join us at the 14th EHNF 2026 to secure the future of the Third Pole & the Eastern Himalaya.

📍 5 universities | 5 days | 5 interconnected themes
30 October – 3 November 2026

Come be part of the solutions. Register now at baliparafoundation.com/ehnf2026/

27/08/2026

Every surviving plant is a lesson in ecosystem restoration.

In Guijan, Tinsukia, we planted flood-tolerant species as a nature-based solution to ongoing river erosion. But planting is only the first step, what survives after a flood helps us understand what works.

The Balipara Foundation team conducted a survival assessment to see which plants survived flooding and continued to grow. These observations help us understand which species show greater resilience to flood conditions.

By combining field observations with survival data, we can make better decisions about which plants to grow, where to plant them, and how to build more resilient landscapes for the future.

[ agroforestry, sapling survival assessment, habitat restoration, nature based solutions]

26/08/2026

The Eastern Himalaya is changing. The conversations shaping its future need to change with it.

EHNF 2026 brings together voices from across communities, universities, landscapes and enterprises to explore what it means to build a future where nature, people and economies thrive together.

Swipe to see what’s coming. Register now: https://baliparafoundation.com/ehnf2026/

25/08/2026

In West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, women from local Self-Help Groups are leading a community-based restoration initiative to bring fallow shifting-cultivation land back to life.

Led by Sopilla Ch. Marak, the President of Chibasal SHG, the community has planted 2,000 native fruit-bearing trees, helping restore biodiversity and strengthen habitat for the endangered Western Hoolock Gibbon.

The community-led nursery is also creating an additional livelihood opportunity for the community, highlighting how ecological restoration can go hand in hand with local enterprise.

With the support of local forest officials and active participation from the Selbalgre community, the initiative is building local stewardship for a healthier, more biodiverse landscape.

[community nursery, ecological restoration, community led conservation, biodiversity conservation, habitat restoration, Meghalaya]

21/08/2026

In Nanadisa village, Dima Hasao, community members are restoring their landscape through a community-led rewilding and agroforestry initiative, supported by the Indian Himalayan Rewilding Grant, presented at the Balipara Foundation Awards 2024.

With more than 5,000 saplings planted so far, including Kadam, Ghura Neem, Mahogany, Litchi and Pear, the initiative is strengthening both local biodiversity and livelihood opportunities.

Through hands-on training, community members have built skills in species selection, plantation techniques, and basic monitoring of plant survival and growth, strengthening their capacity to lead restoration on their own land.

19/08/2026

From identifying rare native tree species to distributing hundreds of seedlings with village elders, Lydia Ratan’s work in Upper Siang, Arunachal Pradesh, proves what happens when young researchers are given the platform to act.

Supported by the Naturenomics™️ Pitch Your Idea grant (2025), Lydia is combining Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) with agroforestry to build community-led resilience in the Eastern Himalayas.

Now, it’s your turn.

Present your idea at the 14th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™️ Forum 2026 and compete for up to ₹50,000 in seed support to launch your research.

Swipe through to learn more about Lydia’s journey, and how to apply for the Naturenomics™️ Pitch Your Idea Research and Conservation Grants.

[ Young researchers, conservation research, ecosystem restoration, forest restoration, biodiversity, Eastern Himalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, community-led conservation, agroforestry, Assisted Natural Regeneration, nature-based solutions, indigenous knowledge, conservation science, ecological restoration, research funding, seed grants]

18/08/2026

Registrations are now open!

As part of the 14th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™️ Forum 2026, Naturenomics™️ Pitch Your Idea offers postgraduate students and early-career researchers (≤30 years) an opportunity to take their action-based research ideas forward through mentorship, visibility and seed funding.

📌 Present your idea as a poster at the Forum venue corresponding to your theme’s host institution and turn your research into a pathway for change.

Scan the QR code to apply or visit the link in our bio.

For eligibility, themes and submission details, check the concept note linked in our bio.

TISS Guwahati Cotton University IIT Guwahati Gauhati University Official Royal Global University

14/08/2026

Through diversified agroforestry, farmers like Bhaskar are moving beyond single-crop farming to build resilient, multi-yield ecosystems, boosting both biodiversity and income.

Listen to his full journey of transformation, securing a sustainable, year-round income for his family.

[Agroforestry, Sustainable Livelihoods, Rural Development, Majuli, Impact Story, Assam]

12/08/2026

The Asian Elephant Secretariat, Balipara Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Zoology and Department of Environmental Sciences, Gauhati University, brought students, researchers, and scholars together to celebrate World Elephant Day through an open storytelling session and quiz.

The programme opened with reflections on the vital role elephants play in our ecosystems and the deep connections people share with them. Participants then took the floor, sharing personal experiences, from experiences of human–elephant conflict and childhood memories to unforgettable encounters in the field.

Across these stories emerged a shared appreciation for elephants’ intelligence, sensitivity, and resilience, and the lessons they offer us about coexistence. The storytelling session was followed by an engaging quiz led by Hridoy Ranjan Saikia, Teaching Associate, bringing the celebration to a lively close.

A day of stories, learning, and shared experiences, reminding us that conserving elephants is also about preserving the connections between people, wildlife, and the landscapes we share.

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