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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It’s A Bug’s World
IT’S A BUG’S WORLD Though small, insects are the pulse of the planet – it’s time we let them into our hearts, writes Rithwik Sundar.

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In The Field With Tiny Titans
In the field with tiny titans Sanctuary Young Naturalist Award 2024 winner Meehir Pawar writes about his fascination for insects, the importance of dragonflies.

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Beeing Human
‘BEE’ING HUMAN Amit Godse is on a mission to rescue bees and beehives.

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Esi Tabu’s Venom
‘Esi Tabu’s Venom’, an animated film supported by the Wellcome Trust India Alliance, created by Canopy Collective and the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru.

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PFAS Pervasive And Insurance Aver...
PFAS – Pervasive and Insurance Averse The insurance industry has a personal stake in mitigating and adapting to climate change, thus inadvertently.

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The Mysterious Mikir Hills
The Mysterious Mikir Hills Through the demarcation of Community Conserved Areas, Karbi Anglong has the potential to pioneer sustainable development.

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The Habitats Trust
The Habitats Trust A problem-solving organisation, THT’s initiatives aim to restore vital ecosystem functions, promote economic resilience, and empower people.

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The Sanctuary Wildlife Service Aw...
The Sanctuary Wildlife Service Awards We honour 11 conservation heroes from across India who are tirelessly working to create a healthier planet.

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Can COP29 Ensure Biodiversity And...
Can COP29 Ensure Biodiversity and Climate Action Synergies? Climate finance took centre stage at COP29. Shailendra Yashwant discusses the measures needed.

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Translating Text Into Action
Translating Text into Action At COP16, nations aimed to reach a consensus on global efforts to protect 30 percent of Earth's land and seas, with just six years.

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A Peek into ALT EFF 2024
Sanctuary's Editorial Team reviewed six of the 72 official films featured at the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2024

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Nature Needs All
Nature Needs All Conservation professionals from all walks of life are working to build a healthier planet, finds Rithwik Sundar.

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