Meet Alex, originally from the UK, he moved to Goa around 2015. 

He is a conservationist with a passion for tropical jungles. He’s lived in places like Costa Rica and Sri Lanka before coming to Goa.

A nature lover who’s been living in the goan jungles for over 9 years now. He started The Tribe Goa, an eco-village, and lived in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, tried fixing a huge 150-hectare forest through planting trees, and studying ecology, he saves snakes, and helps animals like frogs and squirrels find homes again. Alex even has a YouTube channel, Jungle Citizens, where he shows off Goa’s wild side and uploads about his ambitious projects. 

In this episode, he shares his plans for Goa Botanical Sanctuary and how you can be a part of it too. 

Listen to everything he discovered spending so much time with nature and why he believes that if we don’t course correct, we might just be forced to by nature.

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In this episode of Moving Forests, we sit down with Benhail Antao, a celebrated wildlife rescuer and educator. From saving venomous snakes to protecting Goa’s diverse wildlife, Ben shares how his passion evolved into a life mission. We discuss his educational talks on coexisting with animals, the evolution of his work over 15 years, and the success of Snakes SOS: Goa’s Wildest, a National Geographic series that won the Best Infotainment Programme award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. Tune in for fascinating stories of courage and compassion!

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Sunando Sen, a former corporate professional turned consultant, investment banker, and entrepreneur. Along with everything else he is also a wildlife conservationist who now runs a sustainable home stay atop a small hill in Jim Corbett. I recorded this piece at his place itself and you'll hear the nature in all it’s glory as the background track :)

Today, we’ll explore:

1. What brought Sunando to Corbett.
2. How his life has transformed.
3. What lessons others can learn from his journey.
4. Additionally, we'll dive into the unique aspects of his homestay, including its majestic views and the philosophy behind not only the homestay but everything else he does.

At the cost of sounding cliche,  if you’re looking for an off the beaten track experience, Tanhau has to be on your list! However, be prepared for a thorough interview process that ensures a perfect guest experience. Haha.. I am not even kidding, try for yourself by giving them a follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tanhau_tales?igsh=MWw3ZGFybWViMXJqcw==
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Or mailing them at: [email protected]

You can also check out their website: http://www.tanhau.in/

I not only enjoyed my stay at the place but also ended up getting many ideas from Sunando, that I am itching to execute myself. 

Indulge away!

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Join us for the second season premiere of Moving Forests, where we dive into the fascinating world of wildlife conservation and trailblazing women with Anita Mani, the editor of this wonderful book "Women in the Wild." 

In this episode, we explore the stories of courageous women field biologists who have left an indelible mark on Indian wildlife conservation.

From remote forests to bustling communities, these women have pioneered conservation efforts, transforming not only the landscapes they worked in but also the perceptions of wildlife across the country. Anita shares gripping tales of their daring adventures and the lasting impact they've had on both species preservation and local communities.

But our conversation doesn't stop there. We also talk about Anita's personal journey and her decision to establish a book imprint dedicated to wildlife literature. What drove her to focus on this niche? How does she envision this imprint shaping the future of wildlife storytelling?

Tune in as we uncover the untold stories of these remarkable women and explore the passion driving Anita's mission . 

If you wish so, you can order a copy of "Women in the Wild" from here: https://amzn.in/d/7TUIYE7

Anita's Latest Book is " Scaling up" a funny and beautifully written conservation story, order a copy here: https://go.kunzum.com/scalingup

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In this episode,

I am joined by Senior Advocate Mr. Sanjay Upadhyay, who oozes love for nature and believes that if you are practising law in the environment field you have to be on the ground. 

He recollects several incidents from his long and illustrious career that are super inspiring and fun at the same time.

Among the topics we discussed, some key learnings are

1. Why it's important to examine data objectively.
2. The challenges we face in a growing economy like India
3. His 1000 days phenomenon and his valuable advice to youngsters

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Today we are in conversation with Dr. Faiyaz Ahmad Khudsar a passionate scientist who has led an amazing team to restore acres of sodic land into flourishing bio diverse forest within Delhi-NCR. 

This is a feat that noone has been able to accomplish in the whole world and as I promised, here are the details of all parks: 

1) The Yamuna Biodiversity Park (YBP) located near the Wazirabad village, on the banks of Yamuna River, is one of the best nature reserves in Delhi. It is spread across 457 acres.

2) Aravalli Biodiversity Park, for a really long time, has been working towards multiplying the number of medicinal plants which are otherwise threatened. There are more than 240 species of medicinal plants inside the park.

3) Neela Hauz Biodiversity Park: The transformation that Neela Hauz received is nothing short of a miracle. Looking at the giant garbage dumb, who would have thought that this was, once upon a time, a lake where all the excess water from the neighbouring forest was collected, and eventually supplied drinking water to a large population in South Delhi?

4) Tilpath Valley Biodiversity Park: The park is spread over an area of 69.56 ha on the Southern Ridge, and meets the Aravalli ranges of Haryana. The park is connected with Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary and Aravallis in Haryana.

5) Kamla Nehru Ridge is also known as the Northern Ridge. It is spread across a total area of 122.00 ha. It is located near Delhi University's north Campus.

6) Tughlaqabad Biodiversity Park: The park has four major wetlands areas that clean up the groundwater. The forest in and around Tughlaqabad Biodiversity Park plays an important role in conserving the underground water as well as the native plants and animal species.

7) Kalindi Biodiversity Park: The park was added to the list in 2015, making it the youngest addition. Kalindi Biodiversity Park is home to the Yamuna floodplains, an extremely important area of conservation.

There is so much to learn when you visit these places, hope some of you actually take the time out to go and appreciate what Dr. Khudsar has done and may be meet him in person and tell him that you heard the podcast and came to see him :) 

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In the Episode..

I am joined by Mr. Akashendu Das, also known as Akash Das, he is a prominent wildlife, advertising and fashion photographer known for his work in the genres of Fine Art and Art Wildlife photography. A recipient of more than 100 prestigious awards, Akash Das has done 16 solo exhibitions in prestigious galleries of Montevideo, Hamburg, Miami, and Paris. Regarded as a path-breaking figure in the realm of Indian advertising, Akash Das is also a pioneer in visual communication and photography.

We will learn in this episode: 

Several super interesting anecdotal stories from his formative years. Specially the ones he has never spoken about before like leaving everything behind and moving to the Himalayas.

How he started his journey in Advertising and Wildlife, some interesting events that all of us can enjoy and learn from.

Some very useful alpha for photographers: his though process behind compositions, how he comes up with compositions irrespective of the genre.

Akash’s advice to youngsters and much much more.

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Today we are in conversation with Bharati Chaturvedi, a passionate advocate for environmental issues and gender equality, she embarked on a remarkable journey shaped by her deep connection with the natural world. 

It was her growing awareness of the double burden of inequity and pollution borne by the marginalized, particularly women and children, that led her to action. Her love for India's beautiful wilderness coalesced with her commitment to address newer environmental challenges. This dedication gave birth to Chintan, an organization renowned for its work on waste and air pollution with a focus on people at its core.

Bharati's academic journey, marked by a Masters in Modern Indian History and a Masters in International Public Policy, equipped her with the tools to drive change. She emphasizes the importance of data-driven arguments and ethical decision-making in addressing complex issues.

The creation of Chintan itself was a testament to Bharati's determination. Despite living half the time abroad, she forged ahead, driven by her belief in the causes she championed. 

Today, she encourages others to take practical steps to make an impact, emphasising the value of education, skill-building, and collaboration and this podcast is where we discuss some of these topics in detail, so indulge away..

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Today, we have the privilege of delving into the captivating world of wildlife and documentary filmmaking with none other than the brilliant Nitye Sood. At just 33 years old, Nitye has already made a mark for himself in the industry, earning accolades and contributing to some of the most significant projects in recent history.

Nitye's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. As the co-director and producer of the groundbreaking film "Peng Yu Sai," he not only made his nation proud but also left an indelible mark on the global stage, as the film garnered acclaim at the prestigious Jakson Wild Film Festival. 

But Nitye's achievements don't stop there. He also played a crucial role as the time-lapse specialist in the Oscar-winning masterpiece, "The Elephant Whisperers." His technical expertise and creative brilliance contributed to the project, further cementing his reputation.

In today's episode, we have the privilege of getting to know Nitye Sood on a deeper level. We'll explore his unique perspective on filmmaking, his passion for wildlife, and his unwavering commitment to growth. Nitye's approach of constantly questioning himself has been the driving force behind his rise, and we'll uncover the insights and experiences that have propelled him to the forefront of his field.

Join us as we embark on a fascinating journey into the mind and work of Nitye Sood, an award-winning wildlife and documentary filmmaker who is shaping the future of storytelling in the realm of nature and wildlife conservation. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

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Today, I am joined by Dr. Sreedhar Vijayakrishnan, an Elephant, Biologist. He is a post-doctoral researcher with the Centre for Conservation and Research. A wildlife biologist by training, Sreedhar has had research interests, over the last decade, in behavioural ecology, wildlife endocrinology, movement ecology, and human dimensions of wildlife conservation, with particular focus on the Asian elephants.

He has been living among the elephants from the age of 3 and somehow always knew that he will pursue a career to do with elephants.

We will learn:

Several super interesting anecdotal stories from his childhood. How and why he fell in love with the elephants :)

Why behavioural ecology interests him and so many fun facts about the elephants that will truly amaze you

His thoughts on human elephant conflict and practically interesting solutions that he proposes 

Issues with the elephant census and what can be done to resolve those issues in the long run and much much more..

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