Dr. Eklabya Sharma | |
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| Born | 11 May 1958 Darjeeling, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Banaras Hindu University (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.) |
| Occupation(s) | Ecologist, environmental scientist |
| Known for | Research on Himalayan ecology, mountain sustainability |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2024) |
Eklabya Sharma (born 11 May 1958) is an Indian ecologist and environmental scientist, known for his contributions to mountain ecosystem research and sustainable development in the Himalayan region. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2024 for his work in environmental science. [1]
Sharma was born in Darjeeling district, West Bengal. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate education at Banaras Hindu University, earning a B.Sc. in 1977, an M.Sc. in botany in 1979, and a Ph.D. in ecology in 1985. [1]
Sharma's early research focused on nitrogen fixation by non-leguminous Himalayan Alder species in the Eastern Himalayas. He has worked extensively on the ecological challenges and sustainable development of mountain regions. [2] [3]
He served as the Director of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), where he played a key role in launching the Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment, involving over 300 experts across multiple countries. [4]
Sharma has also contributed to various international scientific and policy forums, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). [5]
Sharma has held several advisory roles:
Sharma has published extensively on Himalayan ecology and sustainable mountain development. [10] [11]