Our focus

Our focus:

1. Community Awareness and Education

   • Organizing awareness campaigns to educate local communities on freshwater biodiversity, ecology, and conservation.
   • Conducting interactive programs with schools, universities, and community groups to promote sustainable freshwater practices.

2. Biomonitoring and Training

   • Providing training to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and WaterGuard champions in biomonitoring techniques for assessing river health.
   • Offering workshops on using tools like SASS and TARISS for freshwater ecosystem monitoring.

3. Catchment Restoration and Conservation

   • Leading community-driven projects to restore degraded catchment areas through sustainable practices like reforestation and pollution reduction.
   • Supporting initiatives to protect critical freshwater ecosystems.

4. Research and Data Sharing

   • Conducting research on freshwater macroinvertebrates and fishes, including creating inventories with detailed geographic and ecological information.
   • Mapping and identifying critical biodiversity areas in freshwater ecosystems.
   • Sharing data through platforms like the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) and presenting findings via interactive maps.

5. Capacity Building

   • Building the capacity of local stakeholders through technical support and collaborative conservation initiatives.
   • Engaging policymakers and international partners to enhance conservation efforts.

6. Networking and Partnerships

   • Fostering partnerships with local, national, and international organizations to enhance freshwater biodiversity conservation.
   • Collaborating on projects to scale up research and conservation strategies.