Women are writing new rules for conservation

Mehreen Khaleel studies endangered species such as the Himalayan grey langur and trains young Kashmiri women in conservation, focusing on environmental education and human-wildlife conflict resolution.

Sapna Khando in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh helps farmers protect crops from Himalayan brown bears using camera traps and deterrent lights.

Rimung Tasso’s Morey Conservation Foundation in Arunachal Pradesh conserves species like the red panda and Mishmi takin while restoring habitats and supporting nature-based livelihoods.

The Super Meimei collective in Arunachal Pradesh created a nature education programme rooted in local culture and expanded into responsible tourism via Super Meimei Adventures.