Our Focus Areas
Key Issues We Work On
Nine interconnected domains — from forest conservation to international diplomacy — where CRE drives evidence-based change at the grassroots and policy level.
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Focus Areas
14+
Years Active
10+
States Covered
200+
Publications
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What We Do
CRE advocates for integrating resource management principles into administrative accountability — ensuring forests, water, and land are governed with long-term sustainability in mind, not short-term extraction.
- Policy representations to state governments
- Articles in The Pioneer on governance reform
- Engagement with ICFRE Society on resource policy
- Advocacy at National Green Tribunal
Impact
Influenced forest fire action directives from NGT. Contributed to ₹23.30 crore FRI building rehabilitation request.
What We Do
From forest fire control to aquifer recharge, CRE works at the intersection of ecology and policy — conducting field research, filing representations, and building coalitions for conservation action.
- NGT representations on forest fires
- Water rejuvenation and aquifer recharge advocacy
- Wildlife management policy input
- Biodiversity conservation field work
Impact
NGT directed Centre and State governments on forest fire action based on CRE's representations.
What We Do
CRE builds direct market access for tribal artisans, trains women in bamboo handicrafts, and guides communities through Forest Rights Act implementation — removing middlemen and restoring dignity.
- 235+ tribal artisans connected to direct markets
- 150+ women trained in bamboo handicrafts in Tripura
- Forest Rights Act guidance to tribal villages
- Van Dhan Centre establishment
Impact
Women earning ₹5,000–6,000/month from mushroom cultivation. Artisans engaged by Tripura Forest Corporation.
What We Do
CRE promotes science-backed sustainable agriculture — from Ganoderma fungus labs to organic farmer producer companies — creating viable income alternatives that reduce pressure on forests.
- Mushroom cultivation training for women SHGs
- Ganoderma fungus lab inaugurated (2017)
- ₹18 lakh ONGC CSR project for mushroom cultivation
- Jivamrit Organic Farmers Producers Company support
Impact
Sugar cane factory distance norms relaxed in Uttarakhand. Organic farmers supported with policy relaxations.
What We Do
Dr. V.K. Bahuguna is the architect of Joint Forest Management policy in India and established CAMPA. CRE continues this legacy through active policy engagement at the highest levels.
- Joint Forest Management (JFM) policy architecture
- CAMPA establishment and monitoring
- National Green Tribunal filings
- ICFRE Society engagement on forest standards
Impact
JFM now covers millions of hectares across India. CAMPA funds channelled for afforestation at scale.
What We Do
CRE convened a landmark 2024 international workshop with delegates from 6 countries, focusing on South-South cooperation as a practical alternative to waiting for developed-nation climate funds.
- International Workshop 2024 — 72 participants, 6 countries
- South-South cooperation framework building
- Climate-resilient development at district level
- Forest hydrology research advocacy
Impact
Recommendations adopted on water rejuvenation, forest fire control, and climate-resilient administration.
What We Do
CRE promotes eco-tourism as a tool for both conservation and community income — assessing national park management, building community tourism models, and advocating for wildlife-friendly development.
- National Park management assessments
- Community-based tourism model development
- Wildlife conservation awareness campaigns
- Eco-development project advocacy
What We Do
CRE engages with legal mechanisms — from NGT filings to Election Commission representations — ensuring that environmental and social justice issues receive timely judicial attention.
- National Green Tribunal representations
- Election Commission engagement on voter integrity
- Legal advocacy for tribal rights
- Encroachment removal advocacy
Impact
Uttarakhand government started demolition of encroached structures. Election Commission set up inquiry committees.
What We Do
CRE positions India as a leader in South-South environmental cooperation — building bridges with forest departments and NGOs across Asia, Africa, and beyond for shared solutions to shared problems.
- IUCN partnership and collaboration
- Asia-Pacific Forestry Organization engagement
- International Poplar Commission (UN/FAO)
- Bilateral cooperation with Mauritius, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Impact
Vice-Chairman, Asia-Pacific Forestry Organization (2012). Executive Committee, International Poplar Commission.