Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Named One of Six ‘Champions of the Earth’ by UNEP

Awards

Veteran Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil has been named one of six 'Champions of the Earth' for 2024 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Gadgil has been honored in the "lifetime achievement" category for his decades of work in protecting marginalized communities and promoting community-driven conservation efforts. His influential work has significantly impacted environmental policy and conservation, particularly in the Western Ghats region of India.


      - He has been honored in the “lifetime achievement” category.

      - His research focuses on protecting marginalized people and promoting community-driven conservation.

     

Main Point :-   (i) He is renowned for his work in the ecologically fragile Western Ghats region.

      (ii) Gadgil's work has influenced environmental policy and conservation in India.


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