Dr Kamal Bawa, Founder, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & The Environment (ATREE)
- Dr Bawa is the founder of the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & The Environment (ATREE) in Bengaluru in India.
- He’s also a distinguished professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Podcast
Overview
Dr. Kamal Bawa, founder of ATREE and global ecologist, shares insights on biodiversity, conservation, and how communities and individuals can protect our planet. Discover practical actions and global perspectives from decades of ecological research.
00:38- About Dr Kamal Bawa
- Dr Bawa is the founder of the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & The Environment (ATREE) in Bengaluru in India.
- He’s also a distinguished professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
10:25- What are the biggest threats to biodiversity in India today?
- Habitat loss, pollution, invasive species, and infrastructure development.
- Weak policies and governance on land use, pollution, and development.
- Lack of recognition of biodiversity as a vital natural heritage and economic resource.
23:40- How can educational institutions better prepare students to address challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss?
- Introduce interdisciplinary programs in sustainability science combining natural and social sciences.
- Emphasize research with immediate practical applications integrated with action.
- Reform higher education structures to break silos and focus on “green issues” like ecology and conservation.
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- Dr Bawa is the founder of the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & The Environment (ATREE) in Bengaluru in India.
- He’s also a distinguished professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
