For the last two decades, Oikos has strived to help restore and preserve nature, be it farmhouse or a large township, playing the crucial role of interpreter for the natural world.
As published in Nature inFocus on 31 May, 2023.
In 2019, the World Resources Institute released a report called Upward and Outward Growth: Managing Urban Expansion for More Equitable Cities in the Global South. Among the report’s key findings is that by 2030 urban areas will increase in size by 80 per cent. The report also highlighted how the unmanaged growth of cities imposes significant economic and environmental burdens.
But we are all aware of this fact. We often find ourselves exploring a new part of the city we call home only to realise it was once considered outside city limits. As we pave the way for development and growth, it is also essential that we factor in conservation and find ways to regenerate land and build thriving ecosystems around our concrete establishments.
If you think this sounds utopic, you probably haven’t heard of Oikos For Ecological Services. Founded by Ketaki Ghate and Manasi Karandikar, Oikos provides holistic solutions for ecological restoration and nature conservation. Whether it’s a tiny corner of a farmhouse or a 2000-acre township, Oikos works to transform available land using nature-based solutions, improving the region’s biodiversity and natural resources.
In this interview, team Oikos talks about their journey and how they approach their projects. Before you read further, here is a fun fact! The word ecology is derived from the Greek word oikos, which means home! Let’s now hear from the namesake.
Head over to Nature inFocus to read more.