Dr. Krithi Karanth is a renowned conservation scientist, environmentalist, and Chief Conservation Scientist at the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) in India. She is known for her extensive research on human-wildlife conflict, land-use change, and biodiversity conservation.
With over 27 years of experience, she has conducted pioneering studies on the impact of habitat fragmentation, voluntary resettlement of forest communities, and the effectiveness of wildlife corridors. She has collaborated with global organizations such as National Geographic and the Wildlife Conservation Society and has received numerous accolades, including being recognized in the BBC’s 100 Women List and the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. Her work has been featured in over 1000 media outlets including Washington Post, Time magazine, among others.
Apart from research, she has led projects that focus on educating and engaging local communities in conservation efforts. One of her notable projects, Wild Shaale, aims to educate children in rural India about wildlife and conservation, nurturing a generation that values and protects biodiversity. In recognition of her innovative approaches, Dr. Karanth was honoured with the 2021 WILD Innovator Award by the Wild Elements Foundation, becoming the first Indian and Asian woman to receive this accolade.
She also co-starred in Save This Rhino: India by Disney Hotstar and National Geographic.