Madhav Gadgil (1942–2026): A pioneering Indian ecologist’s legacy of biodiversity conservation and human coexistence
| Title | Madhav Gadgil (1942–2026): A pioneering Indian ecologist’s legacy of biodiversity conservation and human coexistence |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2026 |
| Authors | Kunte K, Ghate U, Subramanian K. |
| Journal | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences |
| Volume | 123 |
| Date Published | 06 |
| Abstract | Madhav Gadgil was an evolutionary ecologist and champion of governmental and intergovernmental policies for biodiversity conservation, human coexistence with nature, and indigenous rights to land, natural resources, and self-governance. He made foundational contributions to the development of biodiversity sciences, human ecology, people’s traditional knowledge—and inherent rights to that knowledge as documented through biodiversity registers. Gadgil advocated a coherent policy integrating human welfare and biodiversity conservation in India. He will be remembered as an academic giant and an unmatched thinker, policy advocate, institution-builder, and humanitarian. |
| URL | https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2611387123 |
| DOI | 10.1073/pnas.2611387123 |