Ecol Environ

Thrilled to share that one of our PhD students, Nikhil Kuni, received a grant of USD 5000 towards a conservation action project on a rare and endemic moth species discovered from the Sikkim Himalayas.

Congratulations Nikhil from Team DoEVS!!!

Towards the Urban Mangroves!

During the WaterFest'25 at students of & conducted an excursion in urban mangroves under the guidance of

Students also conducted a mangrove cleaning activity, kayaking, speed boat, standing paddling and got a great experience of Marine Life of Pondicherry!

Our students are getting unique, curated experiences at

Stay tuned for more!!!

🌿 New Jumping Spider Species Discovered from Baner Hill, Pune!

Exciting news for urban biodiversity! A new jumping spider species, Okinawicius tekdi, has been discovered on Pune's Baner Hill.

Named after the Marathi word for "hill," this spider highlights the need to protect our urban green spaces. 🕷️

Discovered by Atharva Kulkarni and Rishikesh Tripathi, with Dr. Pankaj Koparde and Dr. A.V. Sudhikumar, this tiny spider brings fresh attention to Pune’s rich yet fragile ecosystems.

Let’s rally to preserve the unique landscapes that support such hidden wonders! 🌍💚

Thanks to the efforts put in by many in managing and maintaining Garudkar Biodiversity Park!