Involving Community, Stakeholders and Journalists in the Conservation of Freshwater Biodiversity and Reptiles of Western Ghats Through Education, Training and Follow-Up of the Assessment Projects

Create momentum for the conservation of globally threatened reptile and freshwater species among local stakeholders at priority sites, as well as policy makers at state and central levels, by developing local-language educational materials for diverse target groups, creating strong networks of local educators and environmental journalists in the Western Ghats, and using mass media as a communication tool.