Krithi Karanth First Indian to Win Prestigious UK Conservation Prize

• Dr. Krithi K. Karanth, CEO of Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), is the first Indian to win the Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize.
• Awarded for her crucial contributions to understanding global ecosystems and protecting the planet’s biodiversity.
• Her work focuses on human-wildlife coexistence, empowering communities, and bridging academic research with public engagement.
• Karanth shares the 2026 prize with Professor Alexandre Antonelli of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
• The award ceremony will be held on April 13 in London.