Econe Magazine

22/06/2025

Urban green spaces play a crucial role in promoting and supporting human . They are vital for preserving and providing a natural habitat for , , , and in urban areas, making them essential for . People who are in passive contact with, or physically engaged in, urban surroundings that aren't perceived as threatening can benefit from both and health benefits, writes- Chandramika Nath

Urban green space provides opportunities for urban residents to be in contact with the natural environment and contact with urban greenspace can also help to alleviate stress, restore attention capacity, and provide opportunities for people to self-regulate their emotions.

06/03/2025

Several breeding centers were established across India to breed and vultures into the wild. Notable among these are the centers at Pinjore in , Rajabhatkhawa in Bengal, and Rani in . These centers have successfully bred vultures in captivity and released them into safe habitats, writes-Abhishek Srivastava

Vultures are not only scavengers—they are nature's cleanup crew, a keystone species in the web of life.

30/01/2025

Textile releases heavy metals and into bodies and , as well as suspended particulate matter and into the atmosphere. Dyes are extensively released as effluents from and have mutagenic and carcinogenic effects. Dyes elevate and chemical oxygen demand, obstruct and , and bio-accumulate in food chains. Annually, washing clothes releases 500,000 tons of into the ocean which is equivalent to 50 billion plastic bottles, writes- Himangshu Dutta, Animekh Hazarika & Rimpi Sonowal.

The fashion industry is the second-largest consumer of water For example, it takes about 700 gallons of water to produce one cotton shirt.

20/07/2024

people have a significant role in the governance of at all scales, from the local to the global, and they often have a variety of and about local biodiversity and change, writes- Rashmi Rani Bodo

Indigenous people have a significant role in the governance of biodiversity at all scales, from the local to the global

12/06/2024

Festivals condense the exposure to collective activities and being transversal in nature, appeals to people across generations through socio-economic-cultural backgrounds. Indigenous communities view festivals as important social institutions that create a platform for passing down generational stories, experiences, and memories, writes- Barnali Chakraborty

Indigenous communities view festivals as important social institutions, create a platform for passing down stories, experience & memories.

10/05/2024

Limited seats are available..Register soon..

🌿🌿 | As part of Aaranyak’s “Communication Skill Development Workshop”, a on “Essentials of digital post-processing in wildlife photography” will be held on 19th May 2024, from 9.30 am to 1 pm at the Research Office of Aaranyak in .

The workshop will be conducted with a limited number of maximum 12 participants. Check out the poster for details.

24/04/2024

Discover the and rich Beltola Bi-Weekly Market, a vibrant hub of and local produce in Guwahati, Assam, an article by Kristi Bora..

Discover the historical and culturally rich Beltola Bi-Weekly Market, a vibrant hub of indigenous traditions and local produce in Guwahati, Assam.

22/03/2024

On the occasion of World Water Day 2024, discover the vital role of transboundary rivers in northeast India's socio-political relations. Learn how cooperation can transform conflicts into peace - Featured article by Dr. Partha Jyoti Das

Discover the vital role of transboundary rivers in northeast India's socio-political relations. Learn how cooperation can transform conflicts into peace - By Dr. Partha Jyoti Das

11/03/2024

In a first of its kind initiative, Aaranyak, in association with Nikon India as equipment partner and ecoNE as media partner, organized a 3 daylong workshop on Nature & Wildlife Filmmaking during 8th to 10th March 2024 in Guwahati.

The workshop was coordinated with the facility and expertise available within the Media Production & Communications Division of Aaranyak that covered various topics such as basics of videography and cinematography, understanding nature and wildlife subjects, story development, hands-on video shooting and video editing etc.

Dr. Sanjib Parasar, Lecturer, Motion Picture Photography Department of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government Film and Television Institute in Kamrup, Assam conducted a thought provoking session on documentary filmmaking.

The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, Secretary General & CEO of Aaranyak. Mr. Kumar Kishor Kalita, Official of Nikon India also graced the inaugural session of the workshop.

From Aaranyak, Mr. Udayan Borthakur, a Senior Scientist and a wildlife photographer and filmmaker conducted various sessions of the workshop while Mr. Chinmoy Swargiary, Documentation & Production Officer, conducted the sessions on video editing. Munmita Boruah, Manager of Aaranyak’s Media Production & Communications Division coordinated the overall organization of the workshop.

05/03/2024

Due to a last minute cancellation, we have one seat vacant for this workshop.. So if you have missed registration, there’s still time to participate on first come first serve basis..!

As part of Aaranyak’s “Communication Skill Development Workshop” series, a three day long hands-on workshop on “Nature & Wildlife Filmmaking” will be held on 8th, 9th & 10th March 2024 in Guwahati, Assam.

This will be a good opportunity for interested people to learn about various stages and processes of nature & wildlife filmmaking. Topics to be covered include basics of videography, various stages of production, modes of storytelling, understanding of nature and wildlife subject, use of equipment, techniques of cinematography and basics of video editing etc. There will be outdoor sessions for the participants to work on practice projects under expert supervision.

Nikon India is an equipment partner to this event and the participants will get the opportunity to try their hands on various Nikon camera and lenses during the workshop.

The workshop will be conducted with a limited number of participants. Last date of registration for the workshop is 5th March 2024.

To register, apply online:
https://forms.gle/ZHXZt7M1i5WZyt5ZA

Fees: Rs. 3500/-
(Covers meals and transportation during workshop)

For more details and joining write to [email protected] or call at 9435728717 & 8011539865

https://www.econe.in/nature-wildlife-filmmaking-workshop



Nikon
Aaranyak

03/03/2024

Happy World Wildlife Day to all..!!

Follwing the 2024 them for "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation", ecoNE shall continue to act as a digital media platform dedicated to conserving biodiversity and securing the environment in Northeast of India..


Photo courtesy: Udayan Borthakur

29/02/2024

Last 3 seats left….!!

As part of Aaranyak’s “Communication Skill Development Workshop” series, a three day long hands-on workshop on “Nature & Wildlife Filmmaking” will be held on 8th, 9th & 10th March 2024 in Guwahati, Assam.

This will be a good opportunity for interested people to learn about various stages and processes of nature & wildlife filmmaking. Topics to be covered include basics of videography, various stages of production, modes of storytelling, understanding of nature and wildlife subject, use of equipment, techniques of cinematography and basics of video editing etc. There will be outdoor sessions for the participants to work on practice projects under expert supervision.

Nikon India is an equipment partner to this event and the participants will get the opportunity to try their hands on various Nikon camera and lenses during the workshop.

The workshop will be conducted with a limited number of participants. Last date of registration for the workshop is 5/03/2024.

To register, apply online:
https://forms.gle/ZHXZt7M1i5WZyt5ZA

Fees: Rs. 3500/-
(Covers meals and transportation during workshop)

For more details and joining write to [email protected] or call at 9435728717 & 8011539865