Rethink, Reimagine, and Regenerate
A collective for preservation of Coorg's biosphere.
Dedicated to fostering a deep connection
The Coorg Conservation Collective is dedicated to fostering a deep, reverent connection between people, land, and heritage through immersive storytelling, community engagement, and action-driven conservation.
We strive to be a living archive of Coorg's ecological and cultural soul, ensuring that the wisdom of the past guides a sustainable future. We envision a Coorg where its rich traditions thrive in harmony with its natural beauty, where every voice is heard, and every story is cherished.
Team
Anjali Ganapathy
Founder
A chef and passionate culinary advocate of Coorg cuisine. An avid environmentalist, using generational knowledge, research and traditional...
Shobini Kaveriappa
Founder
A chef and passionate culinary advocate of Coorg cuisine. An avid environmentalist, using generational knowledge, research and traditional...
Neeti Mahesh
Regional Expert, Conservationist
A chef and passionate culinary advocate of Coorg cuisine. An avid environmentalist, using generational knowledge, research and traditional...
Abhilash Mendip
Regional Expert, Conservationist
A chef and passionate culinary advocate of Coorg cuisine. An avid environmentalist, using generational knowledge, research and traditional...
Collaborators
Payal Shah
Kobo Fermentary
A chef and passionate culinary advocate of Coorg cuisine. An avid environmentalist, using generational knowledge, research and traditional...
Nehal Shah
Kobo Fermentary
A chef and passionate culinary advocate of Coorg cuisine. An avid environmentalist, using generational knowledge, research and traditional...
Vipin Bagila
Founder, Coorg Nature Education
A chef and passionate culinary advocate of Coorg cuisine. An avid environmentalist, using generational knowledge, research and traditional...
Advisors
A.M Ganapathy
Advisor
Asha Subbaiah
Advisor
Rajesh Reddy
Advisor
A vision for renewal
Establish community-led restoration initiatives along 20km of the Cauvery, training 5 local teams in sustainable riverbank management and planting 10,000 native saplings.
Reduce agricultural runoff pollution by 30% in targeted areas through the implementation of regenerative farming practices with 15 participating farming communities.
Restore key riparian habitats along 50km of the river, leading to a 20% increase in native fish and bird populations, and document traditional ecological knowledge related to the river with 100 elders.
Establish the Cauvery River as a model for holistic river basin management, with sustainable practices integrated into regional policies and a 25% increase in community-led conservation efforts across the entire Coorg region.
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