Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead

The human civilization is facing an unparalleled crisis for its very existence. The continued, poorly planned extraction of natural resources has had a dangerous impact on the bio-diversity and the ecosystem services it provides. Rapid advancement in technology for resource extraction has outpaced efforts to conserve and efficiently manage our natural heritage. This has led to an ecological disaster of unprecedented scale that needs urgent intensive efforts for its protection and restoration.