Kothari, Ashish, 1961-
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1961-08-15
Gender
- Males
Places
- New Delhi, India (Other)
Languages Used
- English
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Ashish Kothari - Session 01, 2023-06-03
Item
Identifier: OH-003-43-1
Interview Summary
Ashish Kothari discusses his 50-year journey in Indian conservation, emphasizing the need to bridge wildlife conservation with human rights and community-led initiatives. He recalls the formation of Kalpavriksh in 1979, focusing on community-based conservation and education, and reflects on the limitations of the horizon of the organization’s vision. He reflects on certain major achievements of nationwide conservation initiatives and highlights the Forest Rights Act and the Snow...
Dates:
2023-06-03
Kalpavriksh Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-037
Scope and Contents
The collection is divided into three main series, each focused on a different environmental project Kalpavriksh has been involved in. These series are titled NBSAP, Pune Tree Watch, and Protected Area Project Updates, with each series containing multiple sub-series organized by specific themes or regions.
1. NBSAP (National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan)
The first series documents Kalpavriksh’s role in decentralizing the NBSAP process. Initially planned at the national and state...
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1990 - 2018
Found in:
Archives at NCBS