Elephant Conservation: Global Challenges and Local Solutions at Hathi Gaon
Explore the global issues surrounding elephant conservation and how Hathi Gaon in Jaipur offers sustainable, local solutions to protect these gentle giants. ... Read More
Hathigaon’s Model Helps Combat Poaching and Illegal Trade
Nestled at the foothills of Jaipur’s Amber Fort, Hathigaon, literally “Elephant Village,” is a groundbreaking community-based initiative designed by RMA Architects in 2011. More than just housing for over 100 elephants and their mahouts, Hathigaon integrates habitat restoration, livelihoods, and conservation in a way that directly confronts the root causes of elephant poaching and illegal wildlife trade. ... Read More
The Role of Local Communities in Supporting Ethical Elephant Tourism
Elephants have held a sacred and complex place in human societies across Asia and Africa—symbols of wisdom, might, and cultural identity. In many regions, encounters with elephants have shifted from reverent to exploitative; elephants were used for labor, tourism rides, performances, and other entertainment, often at great cost to their well being. ... Read More
