Heartfulness Institute Joins Global Biodiversity Alliance, Expands Role In Biodiversity Initiatives

07 April 2026, Mumbai: Heartfulness Institute has joined the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA), with its membership acknowledged by the Alliance Secretariat. The association aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Georgetown Declaration, positioning the institute within global efforts to address biodiversity loss.

With this membership, Heartfulness Institute becomes part of a collaborative platform working to halt and reverse biodiversity decline through coordinated international action. The organisation will engage with GBA-led programmes and contribute to activities aligned with global biodiversity targets.

Through its network of more than 5,000 centres across 160 countries, Heartfulness Institute plans to support awareness initiatives related to biodiversity and ecological responsibility. The organisation will also work towards integrating biodiversity-related practices within its “Forests by Heartfulness” project sites, including efforts to generate biodiversity credits. In addition, the institute has indicated a focus on contributing to data generation in India, particularly in areas related to ecology and restoration, where gaps remain.

Vishwas Subramanyam, Director – PR and Partnerships (UK & Europe), Heartfulness Institute, said the collaboration is expected to facilitate knowledge exchange, access to technical expertise, and resource sharing among member organisations working on biodiversity conservation. He noted that the institute aims to contribute to ongoing efforts while strengthening awareness around ecological responsibility.

The Global Biodiversity Alliance serves as a platform for collaboration among governments, scientists, indigenous communities, and institutions to support measurable biodiversity outcomes. Its work is aligned with the global target of protecting 30 percent of land and oceans by 2030.

As a member, Heartfulness Institute will participate in meetings and working groups, contribute technical inputs based on its field experience, and engage in knowledge-sharing with other organisations. The alliance also enables bilateral and multilateral collaborations aimed at strengthening biodiversity management.

The Global Biodiversity Alliance focuses on addressing challenges such as deforestation, climate change, and ecosystem degradation, with the objective of supporting long-term ecological balance and sustainability.

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