Indian Wildlife Network (IWN)
Connecting India’s Wildlife, Conservation, Ecotourism & Nature Leaders
Connecting People. Strengthening Conservation. Celebrating Nature.
A national platform bringing together credible voices across conservation, research, storytelling, tourism, and nature engagement.
The Indian Wildlife Network (IWN) fosters dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among individuals working to strengthen the future of wildlife and nature in India.
Across the country, remarkable work is being done in wildlife conservation, scientific research, community engagement, filmmaking, photography, journalism, education, and ethical nature tourism. Yet much of this work still happens in isolation, with practitioners often working within their own sectors or geographies.
The Indian Wildlife Network has been created to strengthen these connections.
By bringing together people who care deeply about wildlife and nature, IWN helps create a more collaborative ecosystem—where ideas, experience, and initiatives can be shared and strengthened.
Our Mission
Connect credible voices working across wildlife, conservation, ecotourism, and nature communication.
Encourage collaboration, dialogue, and knowledge exchange across disciplines.
Strengthen responsible engagement with wildlife and nature in India.
Why the Indian Wildlife Network?
Wildlife conservation today requires cooperation across disciplines and sectors. IWN provides a trusted platform where practitioners and communicators working in the nature space can connect and learn from one another.
Through dialogue, gatherings, and collaborative exchanges, the network aims to:
Help serious practitioners discover and connect
Encourage collaboration across conservation, tourism, research, and media
Promote responsible and ethical engagement with wildlife and nature
Strengthen the visibility and impact of credible conservation work
Foster informed conversations about the future of wildlife and natural landscapes
Membership Structure
The Indian Wildlife Network operates through two distinct membership pathways.
Core Collective
The Core Collective forms the leadership circle of the Indian Wildlife Network.
Membership in this group is by invitation and selection, extended to individuals who demonstrate credibility, experience, and influence in wildlife and nature-related fields.
Members typically come from areas such as:
Wildlife conservation and field practice
Nature and wildlife tourism
Research, science, and environmental education
Photography, filmmaking, and storytelling
Journalism, policy dialogue, and communication
Community-linked conservation initiatives
The Collective serves as a trusted forum for dialogue, collaboration, mentorship, and thought leadership.
Network Membership
In addition to the Core Collective, the Indian Wildlife Network offers Network Membership for individuals who wish to actively engage with wildlife, conservation, and nature learning.
Network Membership is open through voluntary enrolment with an annual membership fee, CURRENTLY FREE, for the time being
Members gain access to curated programmes and activities such as:
Nature walks and field experiences led by experts
Film screenings and conservation conversations
Talks and lectures by practitioners and researchers
Knowledge newsletters and briefings
Invitations to selected gatherings and events
Network Membership allows individuals to learn, connect, and participate in responsible engagement with nature, while supporting the activities of the network.
Founding Voices
The Indian Wildlife Network is being initiated by a small group of individuals whose work has shaped the way wildlife and nature are understood in India.
These Founding Voices represent diverse fields connected to wildlife and conservation, including:
Wildlife science and research
Field conservation practice
Ethical wildlife tourism
Wildlife photography and filmmaking
Environmental journalism and storytelling
Community-based conservation initiatives
Nature education and interpretation
A Living Network
The Indian Wildlife Network will come alive through ongoing interaction among its members and participants.
Activities may include:
National gatherings and dialogues
Regional and city-level meetings
Collaborative working groups
Online discussions and knowledge exchanges
Public nature programmes and educational events
Through these interactions, IWN aims to help make India’s wildlife and nature community more connected, informed, and effective.