GUWAHATI: Assam’s senior conservation scientist, Dr. Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar, has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2024/25 Neville Shulman Award by the prominent environmental organization, Earthwatch Europe.
Dr. Lahkar, who is a senior scientist in one of the country’s prominent biodiversity conservation organizations Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org), is the only Indian to receive the honour this time. The award has also been conferred on two other scientists from other parts of the globe. Dr. Lahkar bagged the honour on the theme of empowering young researchers to shape the future of wildlife conservation in Assam.
“My project focuses on engaging young researchers in conservation of wildlife and its habitat in Assam. I am interested in empowering and capacitating the youths who can be the future custodians of the rich biodiversity of Northeast India. I feel very privileged to receive this award and express my gratitude to Earthwatch for this support.” Dr. Lahkar said on being selected for the honour.
“The winners of the 2024/25 Neville Shulman Awards have now been chosen, so Earthwatch is thrilled to be able to introduce! They are three scientists undertaking research in Kenya and India. All three winners will be receiving grants from the Neville Shulman Awards to enable them to start work on their proposed projects,” shared by Earthwatch Europe on their official website.
“In particular, the award looks for applications from early-career scientists that address one or more of the following areas of research: the impacts of climate change, the loss of wildlife and habitats, nature in cities, and freshwater pollution,” shared by Earthwatch Europe stated a press release.
Also Read: Assam Prepares for Winter Migratory Birds: Aaranyak Calls for Conservation Efforts
Also Watch: