Conserving the Wetland Habitat in the Ramsar Site at East Kolkata Wetlands through a Community Stewardship Model

Funded by: WIPRO

 

Duration: 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2029

 

Location: East Kolkata Wetlands

 

About: The project aims to strengthen the ecological integrity and long-term conservation of the East Kolkata Wetlands Ramsar Site through an integrated, community-led stewardship approach. It combines scientific biodiversity monitoring, ecological and socio-economic assessments, institutional collaboration and environmental education to support evidence-based wetland management. Through community participation, school engagement and the establishment of Prakriti Pathshala, the initiative seeks to enhance local conservation capacities, promote sustainable resource management and strengthen the ecological resilience of
this globally significant wetland ecosystem.