S. Faizi received the 2024 Planet Earth Award for his contributions to biodiversity conservation and indigenous rights advocacy.
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Alok Shukla, a Goldman Environmental Prize winner, led a decade-long campaign to protect Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo forests from coal mining, advocating for indigenous rights and ecological preservation.
Sunderlal Bahuguna, a Padma Vibhushan awardee, was a key figure in the Chipko Movement, leading grassroots resistance against deforestation in the Himalayas and inspiring modern environmental activism in India.
Janak Palta McGilligan has dedicated her life to creating a zero-waste home in Indore that generates no energy costs or waste for over 13 years.
Saalumarada Thimmakka, the “Mother of Trees,” has dedicated her life to planting over 8,000 trees in Karnataka, turning barren land into a thriving green corridor and inspiring generations.
Jadav Payeng, the “Forest Man of India,” has single-handedly transformed 1,390 acres of barren land into a vibrant forest, showcasing the power of individual action in environmental conservation.
