Webinar
Urban Biodiversity: Discovering Nature in Our Cities
09th May, 2026
7:30 PM IST • Live on Zoom
Limited Zoom Seats Available
Acclaimed Wildlife Artist
Sudarshan Shaw
Wildlife Artist & Folk Indica Creator
09th May, 2026
7:30 PM IST • Live on Zoom
Limited Zoom Seats Available
Sudarshan Shaw
Wildlife Artist & Folk Indica Creator
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Amid concrete, traffic, and city lights—life quietly thrives in forms often overlooked.
From tiny insects and resilient plants to elusive reptiles and urban-adapted mammals, each species plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance.
Urban spaces are not separate from nature—they are living, evolving ecosystems shaped by coexistence.
This session invites you to rediscover your city as a shared habitat—rich with life, stories, and connections waiting to be noticed.
Join this immersive session to uncover the hidden biodiversity of cities and learn how awareness can shape more sustainable, harmonious urban environments.
A thought-provoking journey into the unseen natural world within our cities—blending awareness, science, and everyday observation.
Learn how to recognize and observe urban biodiversity—from insects and birds to plants and microhabitats hidden in plain sight.
Understand how to safely and respectfully engage with urban wildlife while minimizing conflict and disturbance.
Discover how awareness, citizen action, and mindful planning can help protect and nurture biodiversity in urban landscapes.
Where forests, culture, and art come alive
Sudarshan Shaw
Wildlife Artist & Creator of Folk Indica
Sudarshan Shaw
Wildlife Artist
Nature Storyteller
Conservation Designer
"Art has the power to reconnect us with the wild soul of our landscapes."
Sudarshan Shaw is an artist and visual designer based in Bhubaneswar, India, known for his distinctive art style Folk Indica. His work draws deeply from India’s cultural heritage and ecological richness, bringing wild and winged creatures to life using earthy mediums like mud, water, and primary colours.
Over the past five years, he has collaborated with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), State Forest Departments, NGOs, and conservation organisations to create visual tools that foster ecological awareness. He has produced over 20 biodiversity maps across India, translating complex ecosystems into powerful visual narratives.
His work has been featured in leading platforms such as Scientific American, Sanctuary Asia, and Condé Nast Traveller. Sudarshan has presented at institutions like IISc, Azim Premji University, and India Science Festival 2025, alongside exhibitions and community initiatives like Jan Van Chitran, where art, forests, and communities come together to celebrate biodiversity.
Folk Indica is a unique art style created by Sudarshan Shaw that blends traditional Indian folk art forms with modern ecological storytelling and wildlife conservation. It's a way to visualize the deep, inseparable bond between humans and nature.
Absolutely! This session is for anyone who loves nature, forests, and storytelling. It’s about seeing the wild through a different lens and understanding our ecological richness through visual narratives. No artistic background is required.
This is a 100% live and interactive session on Zoom, happening on 18th April, 2026. You’ll have the chance to ask Sudarshan questions during the dedicated Q&A segment.
The session is designed to be a 60-minute immersive experience. This includes a deep dive into the stories behind the "Under the Divine Sun" series and a live interaction with Sudarshan.
Yes! Once you complete your registration, the Zoom joining link will be sent directly to your email and WhatsApp number. We'll also send a reminder 30 minutes before we go live.
Step into a world where forests are not just seen—but felt, remembered, and reimagined through art. Discover the deeper connections between nature, culture, and self.
Folkindica Forests Webinar
18th April • 7:30 PM IST
