CHENNAI:
Sea turtle conservationist
and founder of TREE Foundation Supraja Dharini is one of the 50 people from across the world to be recognised by Explorers Club as part of its inaugural 'The Explorers Club 50: Fifty People Changing the World', which honours 50 explorers who are changing the world.
The 117-year-old club is an international multidisciplinary professional society dedicated to the advancement of field research and the ideal that it is vital to preserve the instinct to explore. Established in 1904, the members of the club have been people who made in mark in the world and members include Teddy Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong,
Jane Goodall
,
Edmund Hillary
, John Glenn, Sally Ride and Bob Ballard.
This year, the club nominated 400-plus explorers from more than 50 countries. And the honorees have done a wide range of work -- anti-poaching efforts in China, fire management research protecting Madagascar's rich forests, researching climate change in the Arctic, investigating food strategies for astronauts while in space, initiating movements that support black women in America, and supporting youth activism utilizing biodiversity and
conservation
.
Twenty-one women, including Supraja, are part of the honorees. Supraja has been recognised for the work she has been doing for sea turtle conservation along the East Coast of India. "It is a great honour to receive this prestigious award, which puts our country firmly on the conservation map and shows the world that we are making an effort to protect our marine heritage and wildlife. Being the first woman from
South India
to receive this is truly an honour," said Supraja, who established TREE Foundation in 2002. Since its inception, the Foundation has been working to protect both nesting sea turtles along the east coast and turtles in or migrating through offshore areas.
Start a Conversation
Post comment