About the
Council

The Conservation Council of Kashmir works on ecological restoration, urban design informed by biomimicry, and waste-reduction education.

Our purpose
Graphite pencil drawing of Char Chinar, with chinar trees and small pavilions reflected in the lake
CHAR CHINAR, KASHMIR

Restoration and
urban design

Our aim is to restore degraded ecosystems and improve how settlements use land and resources. Biomimicry informs our approach to urban design, drawing on principles from natural systems. Waste-reduction education is another part of this work.

Areas of
focus

Our work covers restoration, design and environmental education.

See our initiatives
01

Ecological restoration

Restoring degraded ecosystems and protecting local habitats.

02

Urban design and biomimicry

Applying principles from nature to the design of public spaces and neighbourhoods.

03

Waste-reduction education

Practical education on reducing waste, reusing materials and responsible disposal.

The Council

Council members, researchers
and project coordinators.

Fahad Javaid

Founder

Fahad Javaid, Founder

Azam Iftikhar

Co-founder

Azam Iftikhar, Co-founder

Inam Gani

General Secretary

Inam Gani, General Secretary

Zaid Qadri

Treasurer

Zaid Qadri, Treasurer

Tabin Tariq

Media Secretary

Tabin Tariq, Media Secretary

Adan Wani

Researcher

Adan Wani, Researcher

Qudsiya Bhatti

Researcher

Qudsiya Bhatti, Researcher

Nooran Abid Shah

Operations Manager

Nooran Abid Shah, Operations Manager

Azhar Khan

Field Coordinator

Azhar Khan, Field Coordinator

Jazib Shah

Social Media Coordinator

Jazib Shah, Social Media Coordinator

Work with
the Council

Contact us about volunteering, research
or a proposed project.