Local Voices in Conservation Programme

A little late to post this… mostly because we were still recovering from how emotional the final week of LVIC 2025 was. 🌿💛

Somewhere between tracing ecosystems and arguing over conservation values, we realised that the program is ending, and we’re not ready. Three weeks felt long… until they suddenly weren’t.

We have laughed, argued, mapped, filmed, spotted birds at odd hours, and tried (unsuccessfully) not to get sentimental on the last day.

Swipe to see how we spent our final week ☘️→

It’s time for our Final Day Event at Local Voices in Conservation! 🌿
Come spend a morning with stories, films, games, and reflections on nature and community.

🎬 Movie screening
🦉 Nature bingo
💌 Postcard writing
🌱 Awareness activities & more

📅 22 Nov | 8:30–11:30 AM
📍 Rampur Panchayat Hall, Mayabunder

✨ Register using the link in bio and join us!

🐚Week 2 kept us on our feet (literally!). From field observations and readings to mapping, filmmaking, and conversations on history and identity, it is finally a wrap.

Swipe to see the moments that made our week → 🌿

Stay tuned for more field notes, stories and learning journeys coming soon. We are grateful to our sponsors and partners

🏡 Koh Hee, which means ‘Island home’ in Karen, is not only ’s living legacy but also one of the few remaining Karen traditional houses in Webi.

We spent a day here learning about Karen architecture, food systems, traditional medicines, and the links between culture and conservation.

We are extremely grateful to Ahti John for sharing his insights on preserving culture and nature, and for showing us what coexistence looks like in everyday life.

Swipe through to see what we explored → 🌿

Birdwatching Morning with Prasanth and Issac 🌾
Learning to listen, observe, and name the life around us.
From technical tips to traditional names, the session blended science and community knowledge, helping us see the islands through new eyes. 👀✨

Swipe till the end to catch Ahti Wengie’s casual conversation with a bird 🐦💬
Guess which bird it is? 👇

From seagrass meadows to coral rubble, our intertidal walk was a lesson in seeing life where the land meets the sea 🌊
We explored the fragile beauty of these ecosystems, observed them closely, and discussed how our choices shape the coasts we share.

Thanks to for walking us (literally!) through the tides.

Swipe to step into the intertidal zone → 🐚

From seagrass meadows to coral rubble, our intertidal walk was a lesson in seeing life where the land meets the sea 🌊
We explored the fragile beauty of these ecosystems, observed them closely, and discussed how our choices shape the coasts we share.

Thanks to for walking us through (literally!) the tides.

Swipe to step into the intertidal zone → 🐚

Week I at Local Voices in Conservation 2025 wrapped up with muddy shoes, filled notebooks, and open minds🌾✨

Swipe through to revisit our first week 🌿→