The Habitats Trust

#70thNationalFilmAward | And, it comes home. 🌟 Ms Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Co-Founder and Trustee, The Habitats Trust and Producer, On The Brink series, and Ms Akanksha Sood, Director, On The Brink series, received the 70th National Film Award today from the President of India for Best Non Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values for the film ‘Gharial’. This is the second National Film Award for On The Brink series — and you can watch all the films on https://lnkd.in/dtpNxyJM! #OnTheBrink Season 2 is presented by The Habitats Trust, and Co-produced by HCL and The Gaia People. #NationalFilmAward #wildlifefilms #production #endangeredspecies #India #TheHabitatsTrustFilms #THTFilms

The third session of the #ChanakyaDefenceDialogue2024, on "Environmental Sustainability: Balancing Growth with Ecological Concerns," was led by Ms Tara Kartha and featured panellists Ms Elizabeth Threlkeld from the Stimson Centre, US, Mr Rushikesh Chavan Head, The Habitats Trust, and Lt Gen SA Hasnain (Retd) Member #NDMA. The discussion highlighted the importance of sustainable development practices, evidence-based strategies and global environmental awareness. Experts stressed integrating #GreenTechnologies and climate resilience into national development plans for long-term ecological and economic progress. The session assisted in understanding sustainable development ideas, creating a strategic framework for collaboration, formulating evidence-based policy recommendations and designing a model for resilient economic growth supporting environmental sustainability. The dialogue concluded with actionable steps and frameworks for nations to achieve a sustainable balance between economic development and environmental stewardship, paving the way for future policies and collaborative efforts towards a sustainable future. The Habitats Trust was honoured to be a part of the session. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/d3EZ8sKC #CDD2024 #NationBuilding #ComprehensiveSecurity #NationalSecurity #Diplomacy #Defence #IndianArmy #YearofTechAbsorption #CHANAKYADEFENCEDIALOGUE2024 #CDD2024

We celebrated On The Brink: Gharial’s #NationalFilmAward win with an exclusive media screening at India Habitat Centre, Delhi. Here’s a quick glimpse of the event which had attendees from Economic Times, Moneycontrol, Midday and many more. Director Akanksha Sood and Rushikesh Chavan, Head, The Habitats Trust, also shared their thoughts and nuggets about the film with the audience. Here’s to celebrating a win for the lesser-known species, and hoping for more people to watch and know more about them. Watch all episodes of #OnTheBrink here: https://lnkd.in/dyu2EGv6. #70thNationalFilmAward #wildlifefilms #production #endangeredspecies #India #documentaryfilms

In a significant step towards coastal and marine conservation efforts in India, the Indian Coast Guard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Habitats Trust and HCLFoundation, in the presence of DDG (Ops & CS) at the Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi today. This partnership will focus on critical initiatives including the removal of #ghostnets, mapping and classifying ghost gear aggregation areas, conducting joint expeditions to survey ecologically critical regions, and engaging coastal communities in conservation efforts. A central goal of this partnership is to deepen the understanding of marine biodiversity while supporting the restoration and protection of endangered species along India’s coastline. #MarineConservation #IndianCoastGuard #TheHabitatsTrust

#THTGrants | As we step into the next stage of the THT Grants, meet our Sub-Jury members. As applications are shortlisted, our Sub-Jury members make their way to the many field sites to understand the projects further. Watch this space for glimpses from the field — and the finalist announcement in November! Illustration: Pratik Bhide #TheHabitatsTrust #Grant #THTConservationGrant #THTActionGrant #India #WildlifeConservation

It brings us great joy to share that our film ‘Gharial’ from season 2 of the series ‘On The Brink’ has won the 70th National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film promoting Social and Environmental Values! The film follows researchers Pankaj Kumar and Jailabdeen as they understand behavioural attributes of the Critically Endangered species in its last stronghold in India: the Chambal river. The Trust’s mission to shine the spotlight on lesser-known species and habitats is continued through its films as well and it is all the more rewarding when the films receive recognition — this is the second National Film Award for the On The Brink series. On The Brink Season 2 is presented by The Habitats Trust, and Co-produced by HCL Enterprise and The Gaia People. The series is directed by Akanksha Sood. Stay tuned, for Season 3 is under production! #NationalFilmAward #wildlifefilms #production #endangeredspecies #India #TheHabitatsTrustFilms #THTFilms

#THTGrants | And that’s a wrap! The portal is shut for applications for the THT Conservation Grant and THT Action Grant. A huge thank you to all who applied for The Habitats Trust Grants 2024. P.S.: Applications for THT Seed Grant are open all year round! Illustration & design: Pratik Bhide #TheHabitatsTrustGrants #Grants2024, #SeedGrant

THT Grants | We're in the final stage of the application process, and the portal closes on July 1. Check your eligibility and apply now to support your conservation efforts. Remember, there are no extensions this year. To apply, head to https://lnkd.in/dcnKa5Yj Design and illustration: Pratik Bhide #TheHabitatsTrust #Grants #FinalCountdown #ApplyNow #ConservationGrant #ActionGrant

THTGrants | In 2022, Munnarakkunnu Trust received the #THTConservationGrant for developing techniques to conserve canopy-dependent flora and propagate hundreds of Western Ghat species at Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary. You or your organisation can still apply for THT Grants 2024. The application deadline is July 1, midnight, and there will be no extensions this year. Please check your eligibility and apply NOW. To apply, head to https://lnkd.in/dcnKa5Yj Illustration & design : Pratik Bhide #TheHabitatsTrust #Grants #EnvironmentalGrants #ApplySoon

THT Grants | 10 days to go for the THT Grants application portal to shut, and Sunaina Mullick, Deputy Manager of THT Grants, is here to address some of the most frequently asked questions about the THT Grants application form. The last date to apply is July 1 so send in your application soon. If you have queries, comment below or just reach out to us via email on grants@thehabitatstrust.org or call us at 8826488993/ 9599976805 There won’t be any extensions this year so fill your forms at the earliest. Good luck! Illustration & design by Pratik Bhide. #TheHabitatsTrust #Grants #ConservationGrant #ActionGrant #FAQ #Deadline #ApplyNow