OUR TEAM
Scientists, researchers, and field practitioners bringing knowledge and action together.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PURPOSE
Meet the people connecting scientific knowledge with practical, community-led development.
President
A physicist with a Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur, Dr. Agarwal worked with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for more than 30 years and served as Chief Scientist. His professional work includes meteorology, oceanography, climate programmes, satellite remote sensing, automatic data collection platforms, and numerical modelling. He has led national committees and contributed to peer-reviewed publications and technical reports.
Director
A remote-sensing specialist with more than 30 years of association with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and over four decades of research experience in archaeology, forestry, botany, ornithology, and remote sensing. His work includes research on the possible course of the ancient Saraswati River, palaeo-channel studies, and water-resource initiatives.
Executive Director
Mr. Shastri works in climate-change adaptation, sustainable horticulture systems, environmental preservation, waste management, environmental law, public law, land reforms, development, and issues related to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). He connects research, field implementation, and institutional partnerships.
Desertification & land degradation
Contributes to desertification control in the Aravalli region, land-degradation neutrality baselines under United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) targets, and initiatives associated with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Rural & community development
Holds a Master’s degree in Rural Development and contributes expertise in human-resource management, rural and tribal development, marginal-farmer issues, nomadic tribe (NT) and denotified tribe (DNT) communities, and climate interventions. His experience includes work with international NGOs in India, Central Asia, Northeast Africa, and South Asia.
Rann ecosystem specialist
Brings experience in wildlife and the ecosystems of the Great Rann of Kutch and the Little Rann of Kutch.
Wildlife, forestry & environmental education
An honorary District Wildlife Warden associated with the forests of Gujarat, including the Aravalli ranges. He is associated with Adam’s Nature Retreat, supported by C4DI, for educational and field-based camps. His work includes forestry, environmental research, training, education, and birding.
Civil engineering, GIS & remote sensing
Works across civil engineering, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, drone applications, hydrology, climate-change and vulnerability assessment, and research and algorithm development.
Scientific & field staff
A retired Taluka Development Officer with knowledge of local geography, environmental conditions, socio-economic realities, and development challenges in the Patadi region. His work includes social welfare, livelihoods, education, community development, and tree planting near the Little Rann of Kutch.
District Programme Manager
Holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and has more than 17 years of experience in education, health, livelihoods, and climate-change programmes across Gujarat. His work spans grassroots implementation, leadership, project planning, and stakeholder coordination.
BOARD ADMINISTRATION
Directors on the Board – Administration
