We would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Times of India, Goa Times - TOI , and Nida S. for their remarkable coverage of the Goa Bird Atlas Project . This initiative is crucial in bridging the gap between communities and our environment. It is inspiring to see how the media can play a vital role in fostering awareness about our natural heritage. Birds are not just beautiful creatures; they are essential indicators of the health of our ecosystems. The Goa Bird Atlas P

At, Goa Arts + Literature Festival 2026, Principal Investigator of the Goa Bird Atlas, Scientist and Head of Research Division at Arannya Environment Research Organisation Dr. Pronoy Baidya captivated a full house audience, sharing amazing and baffling tales from Goa's avian world. His talk highlighted the power of collective action in documenting biodiversity—proving what people can achieve together for conservation!

The Goa Bird Atlas has become a shining example for Goa. It shows what the collective will of a state can do for its bird diversity. On the platform of the 9th Bird Festival of Goa , a State Function of the Government of Goa, the outcome of Goa's largest structured citizen science initiative till date, was dedicated to the state and its people by the Honbl. Chief Secretary of Goa, Dr. V. Candavelou IAS, Shri. Kamal Dutta IFS- PCCF Goa Forest Department, Shri. K. Ramesh Kumar

From riverbanks to the big screen! 🦦✨ To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, AERO teamed up with the Chowgule Center for Creative Arts for a special premiere screening of My Otter Diary . We were thrilled to welcome Director/Narrator Sugandhi Gadadhar and Producer/DOP Rana Belur, who shared their incredible journey blending science and storytelling. This wasn't just a documentary—it was an emotional rollercoaster showcasing otters, conservation, and t

A proud moment for Arannya Environment Research Organisation (AERO)! Our Founder President and Head of Education Division, Harshada Gauns, was recognized and felicitated by the Government of Goa's Forest Department for her outstanding contributions to making nature education accessible to all. Her pioneering work—especially for persons with disabilities and promoting barrier-free connections with nature through birds—was beautifully celebrated. We extend our heartfelt thanks