Nagaland Conservationist Y Nuklu Phom awarded Whitley Award 2021.
Awards
Nagaland Conservationist Y Nuklu Phom was named the winner of 'Whitley Awards 2021', also known as the Green Oscar, donated by MAVA Foundation on May 12, 2021 for his efforts in establishing a biodiversity peace corridor in Nagaland. He was among the seven conservationists from across the world who were recognised with the Whitley Award honour for working with communities in their home countries, leading grassroots action to benefit wildlife, habitats and people. Y Nuklu Phom was the only Indian to win the prestigious annual award this year after a gap of three years. With his Whitley Award, Y Nuklu Phom along with his team will create a network of community-owned forests, to fortify the rich biodiversity and culture of Nagaland. Y Nuklu Phom and his team will establish 16 community conservation areas as part of a Biodiversity Peace Corridor spanning 200km2.
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