When local knowledge is synergised with scientific expertise, involving ecologists working within the region to safeguard its unique species, the outcome becomes very impactful.
The three-week programme covered the basics of conservation, in research, practice, and communication while focusing on the social-ecological systems of the Islands.
The next summer school will take place around June-July next year. So, can this model be replicated in other eco-sensitive regions in India, we ask. The duo says it’s a possibility!
“The curriculum addresses general learning but also leaves space for context-specific readings and knowledge, making it a suitable summer school,” informs Krishna.
The duo hopes that some of their graduates from the 2023 batch return and contribute to next year’s programme and help build a larger community to save these Islands.