Iora Ecological Solutions

Forests🌳are vital to both people and the planet, offering a myriad of ecological, economic, social, and health benefits. They play a crucial role in ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation, in addition to serving as renewable energy sources and carbon reservoirs. 🌿🌎 However, land use change, deforestation and unsustainable logging have exerted enormous pressure on forests, compromising their habitat value and threatening the future of both environment and communities. As we step into the month of International Day of Forests, let's commit ourselves to celebrating the essence of this year’s theme – Forest and Innovation.  At Iora, our journey has been marked by a commitment to implement scientific and data-driven solutions for forest conservation and management. This month, get ready to join us as we share the latest advancements in forest conservation, initiate conversations about preserving our precious forests, talk to our team about what they love about forests, and invite you to join us on a virtual nature walk. Stay tuned for updates! Let's embrace and promote technological solutions that can help conserve our precious forests.   #IntlForestDay #ForestProtection #Innovation #ForestsMatter #Forestsarelife #ForestConservation #ForestManagement #ClimateActionNow

I’m excited to share that SLMC project implemented by Winrock International and funded by #USAID has initiated effective and systematic planning exercise to develop #ResultsChain and #Workplan for #Similipal - #Satkosia landscape located in Odisa. At initial stage SLMC technical team consist of Winrock International, Wildlife Trust of India and Iora Ecological Solutions visited the landscape and gathered key information through consultations with key stakeholders, followed by online session using #MiroBoard was carried out. In the online session team has identified #Biodiversity #Conservation focal interest area, #EcosystemServices and #HumanWellBeing. Further, #DirectThreats and #Drivers or #ContributingFactors impacting Biodiversity was mapped. As a next steps, today (18 Oct 24) we have facilitated a #workshop to develop key #StrategicApproaches and a draft #ResultsChain as well as a draft #Workplan. Systematic group exercises were carried out with active participation of partners and thematic experts. Would like to share glimpses of workshop. We are excited for next step where identified actions will be validated by stakeholders. Dr. Nabaneeta Rudra, Abhay Kr Singh Samir Kumar Sinha, Priyamvada Bagaria Dr N Manika

Our Founder & CEO, Swapan Mehra, moderated an insightful session on Landscape-Based Approaches in CSR & Sustainability for Better Impact at the 11th India CSR & ESG Summit 2024. Swapan facilitated engaging discussions with industry leaders focussed on leveraging landscape-based approaches to drive meaningful, long-term impact, with an emphasis on tailoring solutions to the unique needs of diverse ecosystems. By aligning business objectives with landscape-specific sustainability goals, companies can foster greater resilience and deliver more impactful outcomes for communities and the environment alike. This is the future of responsible business – where purpose and profit go hand in hand to shape a more sustainable and equitable world. #CSR #Sustainability #ESGSummit2024 #ResponsibleBusiness #IORA #ImpactForGood CSRBOX

Turn Your Passion for Conservation into Real Impact! 🌿 Iora Ecological Solutions is on the lookout for a Research Associate with a vision and a passion for driving change! 🌍 As part of our Forestry and Biodiversity team, you’ll support the USAID Strengthening Landscape Management and Conservation (SLMC) project, working on the frontlines of landscape restoration, sustainable forestry, and biodiversity protection. If you’re excited to make a difference, dive into groundbreaking research, and be part of a mission that shapes the future of our planet—this role is for YOU! 📩 Apply Now: Send your resume and a one-page letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for Associate (USAID- F&B)” For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/g_FZAW2N

I will be moderating a session on Landscape based Approaches in CSR and Sustainability for Better Impact on the 17th at the 11th India CSR & ESG Summit 2024, Asia’s largest forum dedicated to CSR, sustainability, and responsible business practices. I will be joining some amazing changemakers and innovators as we discuss how businesses can make a real impact and grow sustainably. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an important conversation to shape our collective futures. There is still time to register and listen to some great speakers and panel discussions: https://lnkd.in/dda3E-Xw #IndiaCSRandESGSummit2024 #Sustainability #ESGLeadership #ImpactfulCSR #GreenFuture #DoingGood #ResponsibleGrowth #FutureOfCSR #SustainableDevelopment #CollaborativeGrowth #SocialImpact #Changemakers #CSRLeadership #ESGInnovation #RegisterNow #AMA #ImpactEdition #CSRLeadership #Sustainability #SocialImpact Iora Ecological Solutions VERTIVER

As we celebrate the power of Maa Durga this festive season, let's not forget her majestic companion — the tiger the symbol of power and protection! 🐅 The tiger holds a revered place in our culture, symbolising power, protection, and balance. But today, these magnificent creatures face threats like habitat destruction, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict, putting their future at risk. By saving tigers, we not only preserve a cultural icon but also ensure balanced forests, preserve biodiversity, and even safeguard critical water sources. At IORA, we’re stepping up to the challenge. Through habitat restoration, advanced GIS technology, and partnerships with local communities, we are working to protect tiger landscapes and reconnect fragmented wildlife corridors. Our collaborative work with governments, communities, and conservation bodies helps reduce human-wildlife conflict and ensure a thriving ecosystem. This Durga Puja, it’s time to do more than celebrate; it’s time for each of us realise that our every action has an impact on wild habitats! Together, we can safeguard our national treasure by being more mindful of our consumption patterns, and help preserve India’s rich natural heritage, and ensure that the tiger’s roar continues to echo in our forests for generations to come. 🐾 #SaveTigers #DurgaPuja #TeamIORA #TigerConservation #ProtectWildlife #DurgaPuja

Our CEO, Mr Swapan Mehra, recently completed the 2024 YGL-led Learning Journey, “Entrepreneurial Leadership: Founding a VC-backed Startup", in partnership with Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) and INSEAD. Designed specifically for Young Global Leaders (YGLs), the program offered a transformative experience that focused on equipping participants with critical skills needed for entrepreneurial success. The journey took participants through every key phase of building a venture-backed startup—from crafting compelling pitches to securing funding, and ultimately launching and scaling a sustainable business. The program provided a collaborative environment where participants could learn from one another’s experiences, and fostered a space where the YGLs could take the lead in exchanging ideas, sharing expertise, and driving real-world impact together. The insights gained during the program will surely fuel the next steps in leadership and innovation, guiding Mr Swapan Mehra to continue driving impactful solutions in the entrepreneurial and environmental space. #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #YGL #Innovation #Startups #VC

Celebrating World Wildlife Week 2024, the Department of Forests and Wildlife, GNCTD organised a special nature walk to ignite curiosity and passion for wildlife among young minds. As part of these celebrations, #TeamIora’s Dr Irina Das Sarkar (PhD) was invited to lead a butterfly walk at the scenic Asola Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary on October 4th. Accompanied by fellow wildlife expert and enthusiast Jayaram Sheshathri, Irina guided over 50 school children, helping them identify the immense biodiversity around them and connect with nature through the wonders of butterflies. This immersive experience aimed to inspire a new generation of environmental stewards by fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world. The event wasn’t about spotting butterflies and admiring their beauty – it was about learning the critical role they play in our ecosystem as essential pollinators, supporting food security and the health of diverse landscapes 🌍 Want to know more about the role butterflies play in sustaining biodiversity? Dive into our latest blog and uncover how these winged wonders help keep our planet in balance. #WorldWildlifeWeek #ButterflyWalk #ConservationInAction #Pollinators #TeamIORA

From penguins watching their icy habitats melting away to manatees navigating oceans tainted by plastic pollution to leopards needing to find food and shelter in urban sprawls, the challenges facing wildlife today are a stark reminder that we need to do better. This National Wildlife Week, with the theme of "Wildlife Conservation Through Coexistence." it is important to reflect on how our actions affect the myriad of creatures we share this planet with. These animals, wild and domesticated, big and small, all deserve safe and healthy habitats, just as much as we do. At Iora, a lot of our work focusses on fostering harmonious coexistence between humans and all living beings, whether it’s through restoration of degraded wildlife corridors or addressing human wildlife conflict or improving biodiversity around us, our aim always is to conserve and restore landscapes for all living beings. Often even small individual steps at our end can make a huge difference in an ecosystem. Plastic waste, for example, often ends up in the oceans, choking marine life and disturbing entire ecosystems is for all of us to see. Something as simple as reducing our plastic use and being mindful of waste disposal can make a profound difference to our landscapes. What else do you think each of us can do to help wild habitats thrive? Our everyday actions, big or small, can help ensure that animals thrive and that the world becomes a place where every species has a right to call it home. #Wildlifeweek #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #TheirHomeToo #SaveOurPlanet #TeamIORA

"In Sikkim, farmers' transition to organic farming is aided by unique agro-climatic conditions and farming cultures in the state." This movement isn’t just about cleaner food—it’s about building healthier ecosystems and stronger, more resilient communities and fighting climate change at the grassroots level. Read IORA’s latest piece "Organic Farming in Sikkim: Changes for Catalyzing Long-Term Sustainability,"* featured in “The Next Frontier” —a joint initiative by the Observer Research Foundation, the United Nations India, and Reliance Foundation. Written by our Ecosystem Services experts Madhu Verma, Charu Tiwari, and MAHIMA SHARMA, this piece offers an in-depth analysis of the socio-economic and environmental benefits of organic farming, and how it can boost soil health, increase climate resilience, and enhance food security in the region. Want to know how Sikkim is leading the way towards a more natural farming future? Read here! https://lnkd.in/gcJiThzT #RelianceFoundation #IndiaDayAtUNGA, #RFUNGA2024 #GlobalSouthStory #SummitOfFuture #SustainableDevelopment #TheNextFrontier #OrganicFarming #SustainableFutures #ClimateResilience #SoilHealth #FoodSecurity #TeamIORA #Sikkim #ClimateAction