Applied Environmental Research Foundation
Contributions: 1
Proportion of the area of contributions comprising Key Biodiversity Areas: 100%
http://www.aerfindia.orgThe Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF) is one of the most highly regarded NGO’s in India with a record of research and activism aimed at the conservation of natural resources together with local community involvement and development. It has pioneered numerous ecosystem rehabilitation projects (for example the conservation of the sacred groves) in the Western Ghats, North Eastern India and the Himalayas. AERF believes in establishing a link between research and its effective use in the process of development for poverty alleviation, sustainable resource use and participatory conservation.
Potential conservation benefits in saving biodiversity
Potential reduction of species extinction risk resulting from threat abatement actions
Absolute value (STAR)
0.5% of the total biodiversity conservation potential of India is covered by this organisation.
25.9% of global biodiversity conservation potential is from Asia.
0% of global biodiversity conservation potential is from Applied Environmental Research Foundation.