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Glimpses from the 3 -day Strategy Building Workshop on Communicaton for Fundraising organised by Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) from the 27th - 29th November 2024 at Novotel, New Town, Kolkata #newsfornature #communications #communicationstrategy #fundraising #capacitybuilding #strategybuilding Thanks EcoNiche for facilitating the process EcoNiche

Happy #WorldFisheriesDay!!!! This day is celebrated globally on November 21st of every year, underscoring the importance of sustainable fisheries, the need to protect aquatic ecosystems, and the livelihoods of fishing communities. The origin of this celebration dates back to 1997 when the World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fish Workers was established in New Delhi, India. Representatives from 18 countries formed the World Fisheries Forum, advocating for sustainable fishing practices and policies globally. This day is all about raising awareness about critical challenges such as overfishing, habitat destruction, and illegal fishing practices while advocating for the empowerment of small-scale fishers, who are often among the most marginalized communities worldwide facing challenges like limited resources and climate change impacts. Advocacy efforts on this day focus on their rights, sustainable practices, and inclusive policies. Come Let us all commit to Sustainable Fisheries!!! Together, we can protect our waters, ensure #biodiversity, and secure #livelihoods for generations to come. #sustainablefisheries #naturalresourcemanagement #fishculture #ClimateAction #BlueEconomy #newsfornature

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) had the honor of participating in the 11th India and Sustainability Standard (ISS) 2024, organized by the Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) at the #indiahabitatcentre, New Delhi, from November 13-15, 2024. This prestigious event was a significant milestone for NEWS, as it co-hosted a session titled “Beyond Plantations: Synergies for Healthy Mangroves, Thriving Coastal Communities, and Robust Value Chains – Lessons from the Sundarbans.” The session opened with an impactful address by Ms. Ajanta Dey, who eloquently presented NEWS's comprehensive "Mangrove Stewardship" model, which integrates environmental conservation with economic and social empowerment, ultimately strengthening coastal resilience and fostering long-term sustainability. The session featured an esteemed panel of experts, including Prof. K. Kathiresan, an internationally renowned Mangrove Expert and Honorary Professor of Annamali University, Tamil Nadu; Mr. Angshuman Das - Lead Expert - Agroecology and Food Systems, Welthungerhilfe and Mr. P. Raghavan, Scientist C/ Deputy Director, MoEFCC, India, who enriched the discussions with their insights followed by a lively interactive Q&A session followed, emphasizing the urgent need to protect mangrove ecosystems for resilient coastal communities. Adding a personal touch, Ms. Madhumita Bag, a member of the Green Brigade, shared the inspiring story of their relentless efforts to safeguard Sundarbans' "coastal guardians" - The Mangroves As a highlight of the event, NEWS unveiled its film series, Jowarer Golpo: Tales of the Tide, - a series of five films - Jol, Maati, Jogot, Hawa andAgun- showcasing the interconnected stories of the Sundarbans' people, ecosystems, and challenges. The series resonates with NEWS’s vision of empowering communities while conserving nature. Badabon Harvest, a Farmer's Producer Company formed under the patronization of by NEWS, proudly displayed its sustainable products at the event. From pure honey to artisanal crafts, the stall reflected the dedication and hard work of farmers committed to eco-friendly practices. The visitors also had the opportunity to engage with Sundarban farmers in persons thus providing a platform to share their story of the Sundarban and their journey towards #climateresilientlivelihoods. Special thanks to Centre for Responsible Business making it possible!!!!!!!! #CRBISS2024 #Sustainability2_0 #ClimateAction #ThoughtLeadership #SustainableDevelopment #SustainabilityDialgues #SustainableBusinessConference #SustainableBusinessSummit #ISS2024 #newsfornature

#wearehiring #urgentvacancies Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) is excited to invite applications for the position of Officer – Documentation and Communication to join our dynamic team in Kolkata and Sundarban, West Bengal. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with exceptional communication skills and a passion for environmental conservation. We seek candidates proficient in English and Bengali, with strong editorial capabilities and expertise in MS Office, as well as design tools like Photoshop and Canva. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact by crafting communication strategies, managing engaging social media content, and fostering stakeholder collaboration, we want to hear from you! Submit your application as soon as possible to hrnews2021@gmail.com and become part of a dedicated team committed for nature. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something impactful and inspiring! #documentationandcommunication #communicationskills #communicationstrategies Please visit our website to know more about us https://lnkd.in/gaCzN4Q9

We are hiring for the post of #𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒) on #urgentbasis The individual will be responsible to manage financial operations at our Kolkata office, oversee all financial operations, including timely and accurate reporting, payroll, cash management, monitoring #financialrecords, and handling budget analysis for project activities. He will be also involved in leading procurement processes, managing donor reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial audits. Additionally, he will also provide crucial financial insights during proposal development and collaborate with the #AccountsManager to ensure reconciliation, banking activities, and service provider payments are handled efficiently. Not only that, joining us means you will be also a part of nature!!!!! Therefore, if you're passionate about working in a dynamic environment focused on environmental sustainability and community development, this is a perfect fit for you. Send your CV, two references, and a cover letter to 𝐡𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏@𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦 as soon as possible. Don’t miss the chance to advance your career while contributing to meaningful environmental work and sustainability of the planet—#applynow #wearehiring #urgentvacancies #nonforprofitFinance #ngoaccounting #accounts #newsfornature

We are pleased to announce our participation in the 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 (𝐈𝐒𝐒), an International Dialogue and Conference, from November 13 - 15, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Organized by the Centre for Responsible Business (CRB), the event will explore the theme "Sustainability 2.0: Leveraging Opportunities, Balancing Trade-offs, and Navigating Pitfalls," a theme that aligns seamlessly with our work in building coastal resilience through community stewardship. NEWS will also co-host a session on November 15th 2024 from 04.30 pm to 06.00 pm titled "𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 - 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬." which will aim to explore the importance of integrated approaches to mangrove conservation that go beyond plantation efforts, fostering sustainable, community-led stewardship. Our own Ms. Ajanta Dey, Joint Secretary and Program Director will speak on the topic "𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧" highlighting NEWS's comprehensive "Mangrove Stewardship" model, which integrates environmental conservation with economic and social empowerment, ultimately strengthening coastal resilience and fostering long-term sustainability. Badabon Harvest will be also be an integral part of the event, where transformative case studies of community-led mangrove conservation and sustainable livelihoods will be showcased. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with Sundarbans farmers directly and experience firsthand a variety of local products from the region. Do join us at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi!!!!!! Participants can register using the QR Code provided in the Poster itself #CRBISS2024 #Sustainability2_0 #ClimateAction #ThoughtLeadership #SustainableDevelopment #SustainabilityDialgues #SustainableBusinessConference #SustainableBusinessSummit #ISS2024 #newsfornature

𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞, 𝐉&𝐊: 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 From November 5th to 7th, 2024, Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS), in collaboration with the Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA), organized a field trip to #wularlake in Kashmir, focusing on knowledge sharing on #integratedwetlandmanagementplanning. (IWMP) This event was a part of the #livinglakesbiodiversityandclimateproject (LLBCP), being implemented by NEWS with the support of IKI-BMUV. Held at the Institute of Hotel Management & Catering, Srinagar, the event brought together six Divisional Forest Officers from Assam and representatives from the #GuwahatiMunicipalCorporation, #GuwahatiMetropolitanDevelopmentAuthority, #PollutionControlBoardAssam, #WaterResourceDepartmentAssam, as well as community members from #DeeporBeel. The three-day exposure visit proved to be fruitful as participants engaged in the interactive sessions and also joined in a two-day field trip to the wetland sites, thus facilitating in learning and knowledge exchange as well as exploring WUCMA's successful conservation efforts at Wular Lake and #HokersarWetland. The program provided practical insights and fostered cross-regional collaboration, equipping attendees, exploring and building strategies for sustainable wetland management. Global Nature Fund Living Lakes Network #newsfornature #wetlands #wetlandconservation

Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) is going to be a part of the 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 (𝐈𝐒𝐒), an International Dialogue and Conference, scheduled on the November 13 - 15, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event organized by the Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) will explore the theme "Sustainability 2.0: Leveraging Opportunities, Balancing Trade-offs, and Navigating Pitfalls," a theme that aligns seamlessly with our work in building coastal resilience through community stewardship. NEWS will also co-host a session on November 15 titled "𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 - 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬." which will aim to explore the importance of integrated approaches to mangrove conservation that go beyond plantation efforts, fostering sustainable, community-led stewardship. The session will emphasize NEWS's comprehensive "Mangrove Stewardship" model, which integrates environmental conservation with economic and social empowerment, ultimately strengthening coastal resilience and fostering long-term sustainability. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with the members of the Green Brigade, a group of dedicated women committed to restore and protect and ensuring a resilient future for all . Badabon Harvest will be also be an integral part of the event, where transformative case studies of community-led mangrove conservation and sustainable livelihoods will be showcased. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with Sundarbans farmers directly and experience firsthand a variety of local products from the region. #CRBISS2024 #Sustainability2_0 #ClimateAction #ThoughtLeadership #SustainableDevelopment #SustainabilityDialgues #SustainableBusinessConference #SustainableBusinessSummit #ISS2024

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024 is observed on November 5 to enhance global understanding of tsunami risks and promote effective disaster preparedness, particularly for coastal communities at high risk. Established by the United Nations in 2015, this day encourages countries and communities to strengthen early warning systems, educate residents, and build resilience against tsunami impacts. This year’s theme, “𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬,” highlights sustainable development practices that help minimize tsunami damage. Key strategies include promoting nature-based solutions like mangrove restoration, which not only reduces tsunami force but also supports coastal biodiversity. The focus is on empowering communities to adopt adaptive measures that align with environmental conservation. By integrating technology with traditional knowledge and fostering community engagement, this day aims to build resilient coastal areas that can better withstand future tsunami events. #WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay2024 #coastalresilience #naturebasedsolution #newsfornature #communityempowerment

Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) proudly announces its participation in the 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 (𝐈𝐒𝐒), an International Dialogue and Conference, scheduled on the November 13-15, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Organized by the Centre for Responsible Business (CRB), ISS 2024 will explore the theme "𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝟐.𝟎: 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬," - a theme that aligns seamlessly with NEWS’s work in building coastal resilience through community stewardship. As one of the key highlights of the event, NEWS will co-host a session on 15th November titled "𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 - 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬." The session aims to explore the importance of integrated approaches to mangrove conservation that go beyond plantation efforts, fostering sustainable, community-led stewardship and also emphasize NEWS's comprehensive "Mangrove Stewardship" model, which integrates environmental conservation with economic and social empowerment, ultimately strengthening coastal resilience and fostering long-term sustainability. The event will also see the active participation of Badabon Harvest , a Farmer Producer Company (FPC) from Indian Sundarban, owned by the Sundarban farmers and formed under the patronization of NEWS, sharing the transformative case studies of community-led mangrove conservation and sustainable livelihoods. Attendees will also have a unique opportunity to engage with Sundarban farmers directly and experience firsthand a variety of local products from the region. NEWS aims to build a strong national dialogue on ‘Mangrove Stewardship’ at ISS, advocating for a connected approach to resource mobilization and community empowerment as the foundation of resilient coastal ecosystems and sustainable value chains. Meet us at the India Habitat Centre to engage in insightful conversations for renewing perspectives on driving sustainability forward II!!!! #CRBISS2024 #Sustainability2_0 #ClimateAction #ThoughtLeadership #SustainableDevelopment #SustainabilityDialgues #SustainableBusinessConference #SustainableBusinessSummit #ISS2024