Canopy Collective

Reimagining Conservation

Transforming nature conservation through innovative partnerships at the intersection of art, science, and action.

A biodiversity-friendly world led by collective and creative solutions.

Canopy Collective brings together researchers, artists, local communities, and grassroots leaders to reimagine wildlife conservation in Northeast India. As a collective, we aim to create inclusive spaces for innovation, collaboration, and diverse voices.

Our current chapter is based at Living Labs in Tezpur. If this model can be effectively implemented, we aim to scale out in small ways in different parts of India.

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Mission

To ignite innovation and foster partnerships at the intersection of art, science, and action, empowering conservation leaders committed to ethical practices.

We emerged from a need to bridge critical gaps:

Lack of collaboration in different sites and disciplinary fields.

A need for space to pitch innovative ideas for wildlife conservation.

A need for space for people to contribute to their communities.

Goals

Canopy Collective focuses on

Spark idea generation and innovation

Create a platform for pitching ideas and inspiring innovation in wildlife research and conservation.

Facilitate dialogue and collaboration

Build spaces for dialogue, research incubation, and conservation action among diverse stakeholders.

Build a transdisciplinary network

Connect people across fields to foster innovation and tackle site-specific conservation challenges.

Support grassroots conservation

Empower on-ground practitioners through accessible training, leadership development, and resources.

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Vision

A biodiversity-friendly world led by creative and collective solutions.

Network Weavers

We nurture diversity, inclusiveness, and collaboration across disciplines and communities.

Dynamic Collective

Our self-driven network welcomes members to contribute, rest, rejoin, and lead with openness and shared responsibility.

Decentralized Leadership

Members lead independent or shared projects, honoring diverse skills, backgrounds, and lived experiences from multiple perspectives.

Bio-regional Focus

We foster natural capital and resilience through site-specific, community-rooted action in Northeast India.

Pluralism & Inclusivity

We intentionally embrace diversity in our work, recognizing that conservation challenges require multiple perspectives and approaches.

Voices of the Canopy

Canopy Collective

Photo credits: Amin Nozmul Islam, Arjun Kamdar, Arjun Rai, Ashok Tallang, Green Hub, Keshar Jyoti Das, Lobsang Namgyal, Nayantara Siruguri, Niran Singha, Pooja Rathod, Seemanta Baishya, Shaleena Phinya, Tarun Menon, V Sirurguri, Vismaya Siruguri.

Illustrations: Aditya Sonwane, Ananya Singh, Moniya Umbrey, Yangchin Musabi, Arundathi Venkat, Roy Studio