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Madhav Gadgil wins UN’s highest green award

Madhav Gadgil, a veteran ecologist, has been named a 2024 'Champion of the Earth' by UNEP for his lifetime achievements in environmental protection.

Madhav Gadgil chaired the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel in 2011O) (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 06:06 AM IST
ByJayashree Nandi, New Delhi

Ecologist Madhav Gadgil named one of six ‘Champions of the Earth’ by UNEP

Gadgil’s research has helped to protect marginalised people, promote the community-driven conservation of ecosystems, from forests to wetlands, and influence policymaking at the highest level

Since 2005, the award has recognized 122 laureates for outstanding and inspirational environmental leadership. (United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP))
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 04:35 PM IST
ByJayashree Nandi

More disasters can be expected in these areas, says top ecologist

Kerala’s Wayanad region can expect more such disasters in coming years in eco-sensitive areas identified by the Madhav Gadgil chaired expert panel

The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel has designated the entire Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive area (Shutterstock)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 07:42 AM IST
ByJayashree Nandi, New Delhi

Kerala landslide: Eco-sensitive zones along Western Ghats yet to be notified

The eco-sensitive areas along the Western Ghats are yet to be notified by the Centre, 13 years since the first such demarcation was recommended by a panel led by eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil in 2011.

Wayanad: A drone view of a landslide site in Chooralmala, in Wayanad district, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 03:00 AM IST
ByJayashree Nandi, New Delhi

14 years after Gadgil report, Western Ghats eco-sensitive zones yet to be notified

The report by a panel led by ecologist Madhav Gadgil was found to be controversial, with many states deeming it too restrictive

Massive landslides triggered by torrential rains hit the Meppadi area in Kerala’s Wayanad on Tuesday. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 02:24 PM IST
ByJayashree Nandi
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