Dr. Pranab J Patar
Environmentalist
Places
- Place of birth
- Roha, Nagaon, AS, India
- Original home
- Nabheti Ward 6, Morigaon, AS, 782105, India
- Present address
- Lotus Panache, Sec 110, Noida, UP, 201304, India
- Workplace
- Vardhman Trade Centre, Nehru Place, New Delhi, DL, 110019, India
Work
- Present work
- Global Foundation for Advancement of Environment & Human Wellness
- Designation
- Chief Executive
Education
- Qualification
- MSc Env. Science & PhD Management (tourism & biodiversity)
- Institute
- Tezpur University; Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune; Gauhati University
Profile
Life journey
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Area of expertise
Water resources, biodiversity, climate action, alternative livelihood & sustainable tourism issues
Extra-curricular
He is a well-known speaker on the subject of sustainability, water resources and changing climate and featured in and across major global events/Institutions including: OECD – Paris | TSM-Trentino School of Management – Italy | National Institute of Disaster Management | Delhi University | GGU | Amity University | Bharati Vidyapeeth | Ramaiah University | HSBC | Cargill | Shell | HKS | Smart Cities India Expo | World Water Summit | Global Sustainable Development Summit | IUCN | Goethe-Institut | GIZ India| ZFA | Indian Science Congress | National CSR Leadership Congress | Confederation of Indian Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (CIMSME) | Haryana State Biodiversity Board | Assam Climate Change Cell | JSS University | IPBES, to name a few.
Outstanding performance
Led and contributed to over 45 environmental projects nationally and regionally • Authored 50 publications (scientific papers, popular articles, external communication materials • Trained over 10000 people including Corporate executives, Development professionals, Teachers & educators, Students • Delivered 40+ key-note addresses/invited lectures & chaired sessions • Recipient of over 15 Awards at the national/regional/International levels namely Green Future Leadership Award 2021 | Water Leadership Award 2021 | Swachhta Satark Nagarik 2021 (Noida Authority) | ICT for Mountain Development Award 2015 | Water Digest Water Award 2020 (Best Water NGO - Rain Water Harvesting category) | The Change Makers of Assam Award 2020 | Pathbreaker 2020 | Corona Warrior | Sustainability Innovation Award 1.0 2021, etc. He has received wide appreciation for his humanitarian work during Covid-19 pandemic and floods in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam and Bihar particularly through Roti bank and Medicine Bank.
Present / retired activities
Dr. Pranab J Patar is an award winning environment & sustainability professional with over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector.
Currently, Dr Pranab is Chief Executive of Delhi based Indo-American environmental charity – Global Foundation for Advancement of Environment & Human Wellness. Dr Pranab is a part of the Climate Reality Leadership Corp and has been members of multiple national and international bodies including IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, ONet Facilitation Team of IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services), Jury of CMS VATAVARAN International Environment Film Awards, CoalitionWILD Global Mentorship Programme, Responsible Tourism Society of India and Governing body - Deepor Beel Conservation and Management Committee (Govt of Assam).
Future plan
A book on Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) of Indian Himalayan Region with special reference to Lesser-known and Disappearing Foods/Recipes.
Family
- Father
- Dr P R Patar
- Mother
- Mrs Nilima D Patar
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Hobbies
- Cooking
- Photography
- Social Work
- travelling
Favourites
- Book
- River Dog
- Food
- Aloo Pitika, Poha, Khandah Jalpan, Dahi Bhalla & Greek Salad
- Singer
- Dr Bhupen Hazarika
- Sportsperson
- Rafal Nadal
- Tourist spot
- Western Ghats
Network
Recent photos
Old days photos
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