Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF)
Why choose Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF)?
The Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF) is a registered non-government organization based in Pune, India. Since its inception in 1994, AERF has been working towards biodiversity conservation on the ground. We apply the principles of ‘community based conservation’ and develops natural resource management models that actively involve local communities in the cause of forest protection t...
The Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF) is a registered non-government organization based in Pune, India. Since its inception in 1994, AERF has been working towards biodiversity conservation on the ground. We apply the principles of ‘community based conservation’ and develops natural resource management models that actively involve local communities in the cause of forest protection to make conservation beneficial and to create a win-win situation for all the stakeholders. Our projects are implemented in the Northern Western Ghats that form a part of a global biodiversity hotspot in India. Team AERF also works across the country for research, training, capacity building and networking for conservation. Our mission is to establish a strong link between research and its effec...
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An amazing ‘conservation on the ground’ experience!
by: Nalini Mahesh - NetherlandsProgram: Leadership in Community-based Conservation (LCC)Working with the Applied Environmental Research Foundation has been a life-changing experience - if you are an adventurous soul dedicated to forest conservation you should definitely connect to AERF. It was a great opportunity for me to practice my skills in ecological methods and to expand my knowledge in community-led conservation. During four months I had an excellent balance in activities: I got the opportunity to participate in a conservation science training, with a team of researchers I t...
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