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Bibhab Talukdar Receives IUCN's Harry Messel Award for Leadership in Conservation in UAE.

Awards | Dated: 07 Nov 2024

Bibhab Talukdar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aranyak, has received the Harry Messel Award for Conservation Leadership from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This award acknowledges his exceptional efforts in wildlife conservation and his leadership in initiatives focused on safeguarding biodiversity in India.
  • - Bibhab Talukdar, a distinguished conservationist from Assam, has led several conservation projects in Northeast India since 1991.
  • - Talukdar has been an active member of IUCN SSC since 1991 and became the Chair of the Asian Rhino Specialist Group in 2008.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The award ceremony took place at the 5th IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Leaders' Meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • (ii) Established in 2004, the award recognizes exceptional service to the IUCN’s SSC. It honors individuals who have made significant contributions to conservation leadership.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently received the Harry Messel Award for Leadership in Conservation from IUCN?

Correct Answer: Bibhab Talukdar

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About International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

  • President : Razan Al Mubarak
  • Headquarters : Gland, Switzerland