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The Agra-based Indian School of Nature (ISN), an institution engaged in education and research in climate, sustainable tourism and eco-friendly agriculture, has won the Climate Guardian 2025 award at the Tour Operators for Tigers (TOFT) Wildlife and Nature Tourism Awards.
The award was presented on Friday (December 12, 2025) in New Delhi to the Uttar Pradesh-based organization, which was established in 2023 and operates from its campus at Mela Kothi in Jarar village, Agra, in the Chambal region. The organization works to integrate climate responsibility into nature-based tourism in India.
Tour Operators for Tigers (TOFT) is an alliance of tour operators, lodges, conservation organizations and specialists based in South Asia. His work is based on the fact that across the Indian subcontinent, conservation efforts for tigers, national parks and wildlife often compete with the immediate livelihood needs of rural communities.
“We at ISN feel that India, with its diverse nature and biodiversity, can become a global destination for sustainable tourism, and we are determined to be a part of this transformation. Our scientific approach to quantifying sustainability has received global recognition and the TOFT award is a milestone in this journey,” said Ram Pratap Singh, founder of the Indian School of Nature.
Mr Singh added: “ISN is also working with SUMAS – Sustainability Management School, Geneva – to develop impact-focused knowledge modules for stakeholders in the tourism value chain who can then work towards global sustainability compliance based on the Glasgow Convention, EU Guidelines and COP 28.”
The TOFT Wildlife and Nature Tourism Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated remarkable impact on wildlife conservation, climate action and local community empowerment.
Indian School of Nature also acts as an open knowledge platform offering qualification courses, tools and project support to help stakeholders design and implement low-carbon, socially inclusive projects in various sectors. In addition to its current verticals, it develops future knowledge products on waste management, climate business, climate finance, urban sustainability and energy transition.
Published – 14 Dec 2025 23:14 IST
