Empowering Young Minds for Conservation Continues – SJB School of Architecture and Planning (SJBSAP)

A simple phone call led to a powerful new collaboration. A good friend introduced us to a final year architecture student who was seeking support for a nature and conservation themed thesis project. This meeting became the starting point of a deeper connection with a group of talented students from the SJB School of Architecture and Planning (SJBSAP).

Through initial discussions, we discovered remarkable skills among the group one student specialized in GIS mapping, another showcased exceptional talent in illustrations and artwork, and three more students volunteered to create artistic elements for structures we are developing as part of our elephant conflict mitigation efforts.

At Adavi Alert Foundation (AAF), we believe in recognizing young talent and providing meaningful platforms to involve them in conservation. True to our commitment, we welcomed these students into our ongoing projects, encouraging them to bring their creativity and passion to the field of wildlife protection.

After visiting one of our project sites, the students organized a conservation event at their institution, requesting a session on pressing conservation challenges, our active projects, and the journey of our publication, Snakes of Mysore.

On 28th April 2025, we conducted an engaging 120-minute session at SJBSAP, addressing over 100 students. We spoke about the urgent need for youth involvement in biodiversity conservation, highlighted the significance of snakebite awareness, the creation of Snakes of Mysore, and the life-saving importance of antivenom.

As a gesture of encouragement, AAF proudly awarded certificates to 6 students who contributed their skills and volunteered for our Gaja Raksha project. Their enthusiasm and commitment reaffirm our belief that the next generation holds immense potential to drive positive change.

We are excited to continue building bridges between education and conservation, nurturing future champions of nature.