Madhav Gadgil (1942-2026)
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Why in news
The passing of renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who received the UN Champions of the Earth award for his work on the Western Ghats.
Background
Madhav Gadgil (1942-2026) was a prominent ecologist who led the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (Gadgil Committee). He was associated with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru and helped establish the Centre for Ecological Sciences.
Facts for Prelims
- PostMadhav Gadgil: Recipient of the United Nations’ Champions of the Earth award in 2024
- BodyCentre for Ecological Sciences: Established at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru
- PlaceWestern Ghats: Region protected through the work of the Gadgil Committee
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Gadgil Committee's recommendations in balancing ecological conservation with developmental activities in the Western Ghats.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological integrity: Balancing biodiversity preservation with infrastructure development in high-biodiversity zones
- Institutional framework: Role of expert panels in formulating science-based environmental governance
Keywords: Ecological conservation · Biodiversity protection · Sustainable development · Expert panels · Environmental governance
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