Earth Expeditions in India: Species, Deities & Communities
Program Overview
The Western Ghats region is well known to conservationists as a biodiversity hotspot, home to diverse local ecosystems with abundant plant and animal species found nowhere else. The existence of sacred groves in the Western Ghats, where local communities revere and protect remnant forest patches, predates recorded history. In return, these forests provide biological, social, and spiritual benefits...
The Western Ghats region is well known to conservationists as a biodiversity hotspot, home to diverse local ecosystems with abundant plant and animal species found nowhere else. The existence of sacred groves in the Western Ghats, where local communities revere and protect remnant forest patches, predates recorded history. In return, these forests provide biological, social, and spiritual benefits.
This course aims to deepen our understanding of the relationship between people and nature, addressing key questions about a sustainable future.
The award-winning Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF) is our partner and host in India. AERF has worked with communities in the Western Ghats for more than two decades to support groundbreaking work on sacred groves and conservation.
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- Fall
- Summer
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Education
- Environmental Studies
Updated Sep 23, 2026
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Locations
- Online
- Pune, India
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Ecology
- Education
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
Accommodation Options
- Other
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Resume
- Online Application
- Essay
Age Requirement
18+
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