Sanctuary Asia

The Sanctuary Nature Foundation’s flagship Sanctuary Asia magazine founded and edited by Bittu Sahgal has been in continuous publication since 1981 and remains India's leading and best-loved magazine in its genre. Browse through select articles from our past issues.
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Green Credit Programme: Greenwash...
The ‘Green’ Credit Rules is nothing but greenwash aimed to incentivise the destruction of existing primary forests.

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India's Environmental Future
India’s Environmental Future We hope for a new India that fights the global polycrisis and works toward tackling climate change, addressing agriculture woes.

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Dr. Asir Jawahar Thomas Johnsingh
A pioneering and intrepid wildlife biologist, A.J.T. was concerned with each and every wild animal and wildlife habitat, writes Neha Sinha.

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Dr. G.V. Reddy
Remembering G. V. Reddy A forest officer of the Rajasthan cadre and responsible for bringing the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve back from the brink, G. V. Reddy.

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Hasdeo Aranya: A Million Trees An...
Adivasis are fighting with great heart to save a million trees in the biodiversity-rich area, writes Pranav Capila following a visit to the precious forest.

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Our Biodiversity Holds Climate So...
Our Biodiversity Holds Climate Solutions Biodiversity holds the key to our survival on Earth, and yet our actions threaten this very survival.

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The Forest (Conservation) Amendme...
A juggernaut for ecological destruction.

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The Fall and Rise of the Andaman...
A dive into the complex relationship between the islanders and the mangroves, and exploration of the aftermath of the catastrophic 2004 tsunami.

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Ladakhi By Nature
Ladakhi by Nature Phuntsog Dolma writes about her home region, and its biodiversity and people, and the dedicated efforts required to preserve this stunning.

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The European Bison: A Harbinger F...
A 170-strong herd of European bison is transforming the meadows and forests of the Tarcu mountains in Romania. New research reveals the resultant capture.

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Unpacking the Criminal World of W...
From venomous snakes to baby otters, capuchin monkeys to lizards, the scale of illegal wildlife trafficking is unimaginable. Trishala Ashok documents the trade.

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The Nyishi, The Forest And Life
“When a tiger dies, the entire village must be informed. The rapeh ritual must be conducted.” Upayan Chatterjee speaks to people of the Nyishi tribe about.

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