Jayshree Vencatesan First Indian to win Ramsar Award

Jayshree Vencatesan First Indian to win Ramsar Award for Wetland Wise Use

Jayshree Vencatesan, an Indian ecologist, is renowned for her wetland conservation efforts and is the first Indian to win the Ramsar Award for 'Wetland Wise Use.

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Jayshree Vencatesan

Jayshree Vencatesan, co-founder of Chennai-based Care Earth Trust, has been honored with the Ramsar Award for Wetland Wise Use.
She is the first Indian to receive this prestigious honor.
She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands, particularly in Tamil Nadu.
Conservation of Pallikaranai Marsh (Chennai’s Last Remaining Wetland):
- Jayshree has worked for decades to document and protect Pallikaranai Marsh, one of India’s most significant urban wetlands.

About Ramsar Awards

The Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards are globally recognized honors presented by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands to individuals, organizations, and governments that have made outstanding contributions to wetland conservation and sustainable use.

Categories of the Award

Wise Use of Wetlands – Recognizing efforts to sustainably manage wetlands while maintaining their ecological character.
Wetland Innovation – Honoring innovative techniques, policies, or technologies in wetland conservation.
Young Wetland Champions – Acknowledging contributions from young individuals or youth groups in wetland conservation.