Sarvam Educational Trust, India, is seeking international research and project partners for collaborative initiatives on climate-resilient forest systems, medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation, biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of non-wood forest products, and livelihood development for tribal and rural communities. We are interested in joining a European-led consortium under the FORESTPathways Joint Call 2026, contributing field-level implementation, community engagement, local stakeholder coordination, and pilot project activities in Tamil Nadu, India. We would welcome collaboration with universities, research institutions, NGOs, and industry partners on joint research, sustainable value-chain development, knowledge exchange, and funding opportunities.

Sarvam Educational Trust is a non-governmental organisation established in 2016 and based in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India. The Trust works to promote education, rural and tribal development, women’s empowerment, environmental protection, sustainable livelihoods, and community development. Our initiatives include tree plantation, herbal and medicinal plant cultivation, rural community engagement, and livelihood opportunities for women and tribal communities. We aim to collaborate with international universities, scientific research institutions, NGOs, and industry partners to develop and implement sustainable, community-centred projects. Through this partnership, we seek to contribute local implementation capacity, stakeholder engagement, field-level coordination, and pilot activities in Tamil Nadu, India, while learning from international research and best practices.