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

India’s clean energy revolution is gaining momentum. With bold interim targets—reducing GDP emissions intensity by 45% (from 2005 levels), achieving 50% of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources, and creating a 2.5–3 billion tonne CO₂ carbon sink by 2030—the Government of India is paving the way for a transformative energy transition. But setting targets alone is not enough, it demands a strong domestic manufacturing ecosystem. That is where Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) comes in. A robust domestic manufacturing ecosystem can reduce import dependence, secure supply chains, and position India as a global clean tech manufacturing hub. Beyond driving industrial growth, this will boost economic resilience, create jobs, and ensure long-term energy security. The Bharat Climate Forum 2025 is set to catalyse these efforts by convening policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and global partners. This forum will drive discussions, foster innovation, and build partnerships that align India’s net-zero ambitions with its vision for sustainable development, inclusive growth, and clean tech leadership. A key highlight of the event will be a panel discussion on bioenergy and its role in nature conservation and climate action, moderated by our CEO, Swapan Mehra. This critical conversation will explore how bioenergy can reduce carbon footprints while supporting ecosystems and livelihoods—an area for innovation and impact. This forum is more than just an event—it’s a defining moment for India to demonstrate its leadership in clean tech and climate action. Stay tuned for updates from the Bharat Climate Forum 2025, where critical conversations and ideas that will shape India’s path to a Net-Zero and Viksit Bharat! Register here - https://lnkd.in/gbkCTxGa #BharatClimateForum2025 #IndiaClimateLeadership #CleanTechIndia #NetZeroIndia #ViksitBharat #IndiaGreenFuture #ClimateSolutions #India

The 6th Central Indian Landscape Symposium (CILS6) is starting tomorrow, and is shaping up to be an exciting opportunity to dive into the vital discussions around balancing conservation and sustainable livelihoods in Central India’s stunning landscapes.    This event will unite experts, innovators, and community leaders to explore the opportunities to implement solutions that can benefit the environment and local communities, alike. Swapan Mehra, our CEO, will be taking the stage to present an insightful talk on “Leveraging Climate Finance for Conservation and Restoration”. He will highlight how climate finance can be a transformative tool in addressing ecological challenges, ensuring that restoration efforts are both effective and equitable. If you are passionate about environmental conservation and sustainable finance, don’t miss this enlightening session! 🗓️ Date: 07th January, 2025 📍 Venue: Olive Resort, Sillari, Pench, Maharashtra #CILS6 #ClimateFinance #SustainableFuture #NaturePolicy #NaturebasedSolutions Network for Conserving Central India (NCCI)

Did you know that birds can sense the Earth's magnetic field to navigate thousands of miles across the globe?   As you can probably tell, for #TeamIora, birds hold a very special place in our hearts. Today, on National Bird Day and World Migratory Bird Day, we celebrate these incredible winged travelers!   This past year our team travelled across Rajasthan, and they were lucky enough to see some spectacular birds. The state has some very rich birding sites and diverse landscapes, and stands as one of the most important migratory bird hotspots in India. From vibrant wetlands to vast grasslands, the state is a haven for not just migratory birds but also some stunning resident species.   The team got to document stunning birds as part of our biodiversity inventory across three pastureland sites – Govardhanpura, Motipura, and Gadiya. Commissioned by ITC Limited under their Mission Sunehra Kal initiative, the project focuses on habitat restoration and biodiversity conservation. Through this collaboration, we are not only documenting the rich birdlife of Rajasthan but also guiding habitat restoration efforts.   While documenting these birds, we also witnessed the impact of climate change on their migratory paths. Temperature shifts, changing rainfall patterns and habitat loss is not just concerning for the birds themselves but also for the ecosystems that rely on them as vital pollinators, seed dispersers, and contributors to nutrient cycling.   By monitoring and protecting their habitats, we can help mitigate the impacts of climate change and ensure that future generations will have the privilege of experiencing the wonder of birds.   Catch a glimpse of Rajasthan’s stunning birdlife and get in touch with our experts to learn about how you can also contribute towards safeguarding their future! Photo Credits: Sumit Arya and Deepak C K   #NationalBirdDay #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #BirdConservation #TeamIORA #ClimateAction

Dalberg and CEO CIEU are excited to unveil the keynote speakers, moderators, and panelists who will shape the dialogue at Bharat Climate Forum 2025!   From industry pioneers to policy experts, this stellar line-up will explore how India can lead the global transition to a sustainable, self-reliant future through clean tech manufacturing and innovation.   📅 Date: January 10, 2025 📍 Venue: ITC Maurya, New Delhi   Register now to join the dialogue: https://lnkd.in/gbkCTxGa   Together, let’s shape a cleaner, more sustainable future! Piyush Goyal Amitabh Kant Jayant Sinha Rajeev Chandrasekhar Meenakshi Lekhi Anita George Ila Patnaik Dhruba Purkayastha, PhD Mahua Acharya Aakash Sethi Sachin Chaturvedi Shalabh Tandon Pratik Agarwal Girish Tanti Bhupinder Bhalla Gyanesh Chaudhary Nagesh Kumar Jon Creyts Vineet Mittal Anjali Bansal Hemang Jani Yash Pal Sachar Anirudh Arun Adil Zainulbhai Arpit Sharma Shamika Ravi Pramath Raj Sinha Lekhan Thakkar Rachel Kyte Auguste Tano Kouame Pradeep Tharakan Nivruti Rai Sumant Sinha R P Gupta Rajnish Kumar Jagjeet Sareen NK Singh

Stepping into another year, we remain steadfast in our mission to protect the rich biodiversity of our planet and take meaningful actions toward addressing the climate crisis. As always, Vertiver’s creativity inspires us to continue on this journey of nature conservation. The Rhino, a majestic creature that plays a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, shaping landscapes, and supporting biodiversity, is facing many challenges, as any other wild animal today. Together, we all can play a significant role in ensuring a balanced and thriving natural world. Let’s step into this year with renewed hope, determination, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference for rhinos and its friends, biodiversity, and our planet as a whole! Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! VERTIVER #NewYear #2050 #BiodiversityConservation #Wildlife

The COP16 Colombia saw the launch of the high integrity #BiodiversityCredits #Framework. The framework is designed to encourage local markets and contexts, support high quality MRV and provide guidance to various countries to launch markets and initiatives to substantially enhance capital and investments for biodiversity conservation and restoration. Very proud to be part of the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits and to have contributed to the development of this framework. The effort that has gone in to synthesize global best practices, lessons and experiences of members representing such considerable expertise from around the world and of the many reviewers- in such record time- has been truly remarkable! Looking forward to the next phase of the panel as we roll our the framework and work with host countries, corporate investors, INGOs, multilateral agencies and financial institutions to mainstream the use of biodiversity credits. MoEF&CC Iora Ecological Solutions VERTIVER Dame Amelia Fawcett DBE, CVO Sylvie Goulard

Please register and attend the Bharat Climate Forum 2025. With a stellar lineup of speakers and a thoughtfully curated agenda, the forum promises to bring to the fore several critical ideas, challenges and issues. Excited to be moderating a panel on bioenergy and its potential contributions to nature conservation and climate action in India in the Forum. Iora Ecological Solutions Dalberg

For us 2024 was a year of growth, restoration, and impactful change! From restoring vital forests to safeguarding biodiversity, we’ve been committed to solutions that protect and regenerate ecosystems that are the heart of our planet. Each project this year brought us closer to the goal of a world where nature thrives and communities flourish together. But we’re just getting started! As we move into 2025, we’re doubling down on leveraging technology for advancing forestry solutions, and deepening our partnerships to protect and regenerate the planet’s most vital ecosystems. We will continue to support individuals, communities, and organisations in taking proactive steps to a thriving future. The journey ahead is long, but every milestone shows us that we’re on the right path. Happy New Year from all of us at #TeamIora. Here’s to making 2025 a year of even greater impact for nature and generations to come! #Newyear2025 #2025 #GreenExpeditions #SustainabilityInAction #NatureFirst #EcologicalSolutions #GreenFuture #NewYearRewind #HopeForThePlanet #TogetherForNature

Marking a pivotal moment in the global fight against climate change and loss of natural ecosystems, the 2024 COPs were a call to action: bold climate goals (UN Climate Change), tackling land degradation (UN Convention to Combat Desertification), and safeguarding biological diversity (CBD). Governments, stakeholders, and grassroots voices came together, making ambitious commitments and inclusive policies to address our planet's most pressing challenges. As the stakes rise, so does the determination for a sustainable future. Though the road ahead demands action, not just promises. Did the COPs achieve this? As we move forward, let’s take a moment to reflect on the key milestones achieved at the COPs, the progress made in climate action, and the growing understanding of the importance of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in addressing the environmental challenges of our time.   At Iora, we are committed to turning COP principles into action. Through innovative NbS, we align with global climate goals to create tangible, real-world impacts. Together, we can turn the promises of the COPs into action that helps build a thriving, resilient planet for future generations. #COP2024 #ClimateAction #UNFCCC #UNCCD #CBD #COPsForChange #NaturebasedSolutions #GlobalClimateMovement