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This talk will explore the interconnected themes of rivers, forests, and people—three essential elements of the Eastern Himalaya. Drawing on his research in the Eastern Himalaya and Northeast India since 2006, Rohit will share three stories. The first story concerns the Critically Endangered White-bellied Heron and its quiet disappearance from the Himalayan rivers. The second highlights the deep bond between the endangered hornbills and the forests they call home. The third delves into the complex and interconnected relationships between hornbills, humans, and the habitats they share.
Rohit Naniwadekar is a community ecologist and conservation scientist with the Nature Conservation Foundation in Mysore, Karnataka, India. His research group focuses on plant-animal interactions, the impacts of human activities on endangered biodiversity and ecosystem function, and ecological restoration. Their work spans four biodiversity hotspots across South and Southeast Asia.
