K.A. Shaji

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K. A. Shaji is a South India-based developmental journalist. A regular contributor to Mongabay-India, he is now working in areas of environmental protection, social advocacy and grassroots level development. Till recently, he was a Special Correspondent with The Hindu, writing on environment, Dalits, tribals, art, culture and socio-political issues.

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An olive Ridley turtle in rehabilitation. Across coastal states, turtle conservation depends heavily on community labour, with limited financial support. Image by K.A. Shaji.

Prioritise turtle conservation over tourism say experts after budget announcement

K.A. Shaji 18 Feb 2026

A Nilgiri tahr strolls through grasslands at Eravikulam National Park. Image by K.A. Shaji.

The grass that refused to die

K.A. Shaji 8 Jan 2026

M.I. Varghese, a retired Indian Forest Service officer, legal scholar, and author of A Treatise on Forest Laws in Kerala. Image by K.A. Shaji.

Forest ecology cannot be reduced to arithmetic, says M.I. Varghese [Interview]

K.A. Shaji 15 Dec 2025

An exhibit depicts saline intrusion into homes along Kochi’s backwaters. Image by K.A. Shaji.

Art as a tool to enable resilience against tidal flooding

K.A. Shaji 10 Dec 2025

Whale shark rescues gain momentum along India’s west coast

K.A. Shaji 28 Nov 2025

The single forest road that connects Cholanaikkans with the outside world. Image by Unnnikrishnan Avala.

Asia’s last cave dwellers vanishing in the shadows of change

K.A. Shaji 25 Nov 2025

A dried out agricultural field in Keelasiruputhu near Ramanathapuram, impacted by oil exploration in the region. Image by K.A. Shaji.

Hydrocarbon exploration sparks protest over livelihood and environmental concerns

K.A. Shaji 24 Oct 2025

Fishermen from Kavaratti at work, performing pole-and-line fishing in the deep-sea area. Image by K.A. Shaji.

Pole-and-line fishing face new challenges with push for tuna fish exports

K.A. Shaji 17 Jun 2025

Hyper-local climate predictions to protect Kerala from extreme weather events

K.A. Shaji 6 Dec 2024

Tourists gather near the coast at Kaniyakumari.

Plans to explore oil and gas in biodiversity-rich Wadge Bank raises concerns

K.A. Shaji 29 May 2024

New rules spell giant troubles for jumbos

K.A. Shaji 23 Apr 2024

Farmer unions demand vermin status for wild boars, Centre highlights their role in forest habitat

K.A. Shaji 9 Jun 2022

How Sosamma Iype became the icon of native cow breed conservation

K.A. Shaji 14 Apr 2022

Debate over Mullaperiyar dam’s safety continues with opposing views in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

K.A. Shaji 9 Feb 2022

Newly declared dugong conservation reserve will help protect marine biodiversity

K.A. Shaji 12 Jan 2022

Scented Marayoor forests under the threat of declassification and spike disease

K.A. Shaji 14 Dec 2021

Keeping alive a mangrove conservationist’s legacy to protect Kerala coast

K.A. Shaji 21 Sep 2021

Why are residents of low-lying Kuttanad abandoning their homes?

K.A. Shaji 25 Aug 2021

What’s dangerous about these cute turtles which are popular pets in India?

K.A. Shaji 30 Jun 2021

Environmentalists raise concerns about Kerala’s Silver Line project that passes through ecologically sensitive areas

K.A. Shaji 24 Jun 2021

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