Moving Forests with Keshav Sharma

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 Doel Trivedy, a highly acclaimed filmmaker whose passion lies in producing and directing impactful documentaries. For over 2 decades, she has fearlessly ventured into some of the most challenging locations alongside the Riverbanks team, listen to this episode to learn more about her story and be inspired..
We will learn:

• How she draws inspiration from her connection with nature and shares key projects that shaped her career
• Doel discusses how she brings her films together, her love and high ethical standards in working with wildlife
• We also delve into her perspective on changing content production trends and her efforts to alter the narrative around different species and places
• She encourages beginners in the documentary space to be driven by their passion and offers advice on starting out
• In closing, she highlights the significance of personal responsibility and how small changes in our lives can make a positive impact on the natural world

To learn more about Doel's work, you can watch the films we discussed during the podcast. The links are shared below.

Doel’s First Project- Timeless Traveller: https://youtu.be/1GhbPXpxDOE

Looking for Sultan: https://www.waterbear.com/player/5fac18d1f41acbb5fc4ac05e?utm_campaign=share-link&utm_source=email&utm_medium=video%20-%20Looking%20for%20Sultan&utm_content=Looking%20for%20Sultan

Gyamo, The Queen of the Mountains: https://www.waterbear.com/watch/feature/5fac18d24e204f5931e2f7c6?utm_campaign=share-link&utm_source=email&utm_medium=video%20-%20GYAMO%20-%20Queen%20of%20the%20Mountains&utm_content=GYAMO%20-%20Queen%20of%20the%20Mountains

In Search of the Western Tragopan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sURPfJhvJxU&t=89s

Snakes SOS: Goa's Wildest, A Series for Nat Geo, which is also streaming on Hotstar: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/snakes-sos-goas-wildest/1260081197

Rivers of Hope, The Bangladesh Flood Film : https://www.waterbear.com/watch/rivers-of-hope

Connect with Doel Trivedy on Instagram: https://instagram.com/doeltrivedy?igshid=Y2I2MzMwZWM3ZA==

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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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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.

Follow his work by following him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/alexcarpenterecology?igsh=bjNtcXB2eXQ1bjZk

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Also check out his you tube channel: https://youtube.com/@junglecitizens?si=3GaZ5g2-8M8ZNMNU

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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==
and sending a DM.
Or mailing them at: sunandosen@gmail.com
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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