Building the Bannerghatta Narrative!

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Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to give a shout out to the Climate Narrative Hub for their amazing support and collaboration. As a partner, we’ve been able to tap into their expertise in shaping climate narratives with the public, which has potential to be a game-changer for our human-wildlife conflict work in Bannerghatta.

Their approach has helped us better articulate the issue and do some much needed public messaging in Bengaluru through creators and engage with new stakeholders. Using a unique collaborative approach, this messaging has been developed through mutual consent in several productive sessions—addressing problematic language, debunking myths, and clarifying common misconceptions, while also defining the urgent need for effective public messaging and awareness-building with some key stakeholders who are the custodians of Bannerghatta’s natural heritage. The stakeholders involved included local NGO’s & CSO’s like Wildlife Conservation Group & Ramkrishna Mission, The Deputy Conservator of Forests - Bannerghatta National Park as well as CSR representatives from different parts of the city. We’re seeing real results from our partnership and are excited to continue working together to drive positive change.

Thanks to the entire Climate Narrative Hub team and Rainmatter Foundation for their trust and support.

We’re stoked to be part of this continued initiative!

Cheers,
Avinash (National Director, A Rocha India)

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Thanks for the shout out, Avinash!

Here are some of the videos that were created by the Climate Narrative Hub for shaping narratives around Bannerghatta. Do check them out and let us know what you think :grinning:

:deciduous_tree: Bannerghatta: More Than a Zoo [Gowri Shankar on Instagram: "ಬನ್ನೇರುಘಟ್ಟ‌ ಎಂದರೆ ಹಲವರಿಗೆ ಅದೊಂದು ಮೃಗಾಲಯ ಎಂಬ ಕಲ್ಪನೆ ಇರುವುದು ಸತ್ಯ. ಆದರೆ ಮೃಗಾಲಯವು ‌ಬನ್ನೇರುಘಟ್ಟ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಉದ್ಯಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಶೇಖಡ 3ಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಕಡಿಮೆ ವಿಸ್ತೀರ್ಣದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಪ್ರವಾಸಿ ತಾಣ. ಉಳಿದದ್ದು ಮೃಗಾಲಯವನ್ನು ಮೀರಿದ 260 ಚದರ ಕಿಲೋಮೀಟರ್ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಯ, ಜೀವವೈವಿಧ್ಯಯತೆಯಿಂದ ಕೂಡಿರುವ‌ ಕಾಡು. ಹುಲಿಗಳ, ಆನೆಗಳ, ಚಿರತೆಗಳ, ಹಕ್ಕಿಗಳ, ನೂರಾರು ಪ್ರಭೇದದ ಮರಗಳ ಜೀವನೆಲೆ. ಇದು ಪ್ರಪಂಚದಲ್ಲೆ ಮಹಾನಗರಕ್ಕೆ ಹತ್ತಿರ ಇರುವ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಹುಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಆನೆಗಳ ಸ್ವಾಭಾವಿಕ ಜೀವಜಾಗ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಏಕೈಕ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ. ಆದರೆ ನಗರದ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆ, ಅರಣ್ಯ ನಾಶ, ಮನುಷ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಾಣಿಗಳ ನಡುವಿನ ಸಂಘರ್ಷದಿಂದ ಬನ್ನೇರುಘಟ್ಟ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ ಅಪಾಯದ ಅಂಚಿನಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ಇದು ಕೇವಲ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನವಲ್ಲ. ಇದು ನಮ್ಮ ಊರಿಗೆ ಶುದ್ಧ ಗಾಳಿ ನೀಡುವ ಉಸಿರಿನ ತಾಣ. ಅದರ ಮಿತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಗೌರವಿಸೋಣ. ಅದರ ಕಾವಲಿಗೆ ನಿಲ್ಲೋಣ! #BannerghattaNationalPark #BengaluruforBannerghatta #ನಮ್ಮಬನ್ನೇರುಘಟ್ಟ #ಬನ್ನೇರುಘಟ್ಟಕ್ಕಾಗಿನಾವು #NammaBengaluru"]

:question: The Most Honest Interview Ever [@yaarivanu_unknownu on Instagram: "Bannerghatta is *not* just a zoo. The actual zoo covers less than 3% — the rest is 260 sq. km of wild forest, home to elephants, leopards, and even wild tigers roaming free, just outside Bengaluru. 📍It’s a vital wildlife corridor linking the Eastern and Western Ghats — a rare and irreplaceable ecological bridge. 🌳It keeps Bengaluru’s climate in balance — our city’s last breathing space. 🦉Declared an Important Bird Area with 222 bird species and rare orchids, it's *not* a trekking trail or picnic spot. Yet this living forest faces constant threats — from roads, urban sprawl, and encroachment. #SaveBannerghatta #EcoAwareness #BannerghattaNationalPark #Bengalurulung"]

:seedling: Saving Bannerghatta Forest [ಧರ್ಮೇಂದ್ರ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಅರೇನಹಳ್ಳಿ on Instagram: "ಬನ್ನೇರುಘಟ್ಟ ಉಳಿಸಿ... #saveforest #bannerughatta #history #bangalore"]

:green_heart: Careful on the roads! [c/o ಕರುನಾಡು on Instagram: "ನಮ್ಮ ಬನ್ನೇರಘಟ್ಟ 💛❤️ Be mindful while traveling through Bannerughatta National Park -every step you take can help protect its rich wildlife and forests! To support conservation efforts, connect with @arocha_india and be a voice for nature. . . . . . #bhanerghatta #kannada #karnataka #karunadu #kannadiga #typicalkannadiga #mysuru #mysore #contentcreator #youtube #kannadareels"]

:speaking_head: Vox pop about BNP [Banni Bengaluru on Instagram: "Just 22 kilometers from Bengaluru lies a wild biodiverse hotspot - Bannerughatta National Park! Most people think Bannerghatta means the zoo. But here’s the truth; the zoo makes up less than 3% of the entire park. The rest? A vast, wild forest teeming with life - a biodiversity hotspot spread across 260 square kilometers, linking the Eastern and Western Ghats. Bannerghatta National Park is a sensitive hotspot. That means we should protect the habitat by staying out of its way, respecting boundaries. It’s a living, breathing forest. One that demands our respect. So let's protect it by respecting boundaries, keeping our distance from its wild side and supporting conservation efforts. Tags: #bangalore #bannerghatta #bengaluru #zoo #nationalpark #greenery #animals #nature #hsrlayout #jayanagar #btmlayout #jpnagar #koramangala"]