Nature doesn’t ask for much, just that we remember we are part of her, not owners of her.
Vidhyaa Chandramohan is a National Geographic Explorer and visual storyteller with a deep passion for the environment.
She advocates for mangrove conservation across the UAE and India, using powerful visual storytelling to reveal the beauty, importance, and urgency of protecting these vital coastal ecosystems.
Supported by a National Geographic Society grant, her work on “Mangroves: Meet the UAE’s Carbon Guardian” highlights the UAE’s leadership in nature-based climate solutions and the essential role mangroves play in climate resilience.
She is also a member of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network at the Reuters Institute, a global community of journalists focused on climate reporting, which strengthens her ability to amplify environmental stories worldwide.
Her storytelling focuses on:
- Mangroves as essential carbon guardians in the fight against climate change
- Innovative mangrove conservation and restoration efforts in the UAE
- Community connections to coastal habitats and biodiversity
- Inspiring collective action to safeguard mangroves for future generations
Through exhibitions, workshops, educational outreach, media features, and community engagement, her work has strengthened public awareness and inspired meaningful environmental action.
With an MBA and a diploma in documentary photography, Vidhyaa brings creativity, depth, and purpose to her environmental storytelling. Alongside mangroves, she also documents other environmental stories that spotlight climate resilience, community stewardship, and nature-based solutions.
As a mother of two, she is committed to sharing positive, solution-driven environmental stories from the UAE and India with global audiences.
If you are interested in talks, workshops, collaborations, or impact storytelling sessions on mangroves or other environmental topics, Vidhyaa welcomes opportunities to engage and inspire communities.
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A Personal Commitment to Protecting Our Planet
Vidhyaa’s passion for the environment comes from the heart, without any commercial aspect. Recognizing how much humans have already impacted the world, she dedicates her efforts to educating, creating awareness, and motivating others. Through visual storytelling, Vidhyaa aims to empower people and amplify collective voices for the planet.
As part of her project “Mangroves: Meet the UAE’s Carbon Guardian,” Vidhyaa uses her time in the UAE as an expat to raise awareness. Before she eventually returns to India, she hopes to continue educating and inspiring people there as well.
Mangroves Matter 
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