Conservation of Critical Freshwater Fish Habitats in the Southern Western Ghats

Demonstrate the utility of the Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) approach for prioritizing site-based conservation actions through the design and implementation of conservation action plans for the two most critical AZE sites for freshwater biodiversity in Kerala State. Establish a foundation for collaborative management of endemic and threatened fishes by empowering key stakeholders and instilling a sense of environmental stewardship.