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Water for Wildlife | Dr. Sarita Subramaniam | TEDxMahindraUniversity

What if protecting wildlife meant rethinking who—and what—we truly prioritize? In this bold and thought-provoking talk, Dr Sarita Subramaniam—a dentist turned wildlife conservationist—challenges conventional approaches to conservation, urging us to place wildlife and forests at the centre of our efforts. Drawing from her personal journey, activism, and on-ground work, she reveals how questioning accepted narratives can lead to more effective, lasting solutions. Through powerful stories—from controversial “man-eater” debates to her NGO’s Project Aquarius—she demonstrates how simple, sustainable interventions like solar-powered water systems can transform ecosystems and reduce human-wildlife conflict. This is not just a talk about conservation—it’s a call to rethink responsibility, collaboration, and impact. Because when we align compassion with action, even ordinary individuals can create extraordinary change for the natural world. A dentist by profession and a wildlife conservationist by passion, she founded Earth Brigade Foundation [EBF] in 2017 and is the Director of her own NGO. Earth Brigade Foundation is a not-for-profit, dedicated to providing direct benefits towards wildlife conservation. Deeply concerned about habitat loss and human-animal conflict, Dr. Sarita spearheads Earth Brigade Foundation’s core initiative, Project Aquarius. Through this initiative, she prioritizes the set up of solar-powered pump installations at forests, making drinking water accessible to wildlife perennially, particularly during the hot, summer months. Earth Brigade Foundation also assists the frontline forest staff and local communities remain engaged in conservation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx