Rishikesh Patil

About Rishikesh Patil

Results-driven Ecologist with 17+ years of experience leading large-scale ecological…

Experience

1. Vice President - Program Regreen Nation

   Raah Foundation

   Oct 2023 — Present · Nashik, IN

   As Vice President - Ecological Restoration at Raah Foundation, I lead the organization\'s efforts in restoring degraded ecosystems and promoting biodiversity. I am responsible for strategy development, project implementation, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring long-term ecological sustainability. Raah Foundation is dedicated to environmental conservation and community empowerment through innovative and impactful ecological initiatives.Achievements- Leading large-scale ecological restoration initiatives across 1,350+ acres, integrating native species regeneration and biodiversity conservation strategies- Developed and executed a 30-acre biodiversity park; produced over native saplings for ecosystem rehabilitation- Designed community-integrated restoration strategies, aligning with CFR initiatives and livelihood programs for SHGs- Spearheaded afforestation efforts in the Northern Western Ghats, managing seed sourcing, nursery operations, and plantation logistics- Led technical inputs for DPR preparation, ecological surveys, and monitoring frameworks to guide data-driven conservation efforts- Coordinated donor engagement, field visits, and reporting to maintain transparency and stakeholder alignment.

Education

• GRI - Global Reporting Initiative

  Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 Update

• Pune University

  Bachelor's degree, Botany/Plant Biology

  2003 — 2006

• Pune University

  Master of Science - MS, Biodiversity

• Indian Green Building Council

  IGBC AP, Green Building Practices

  2014

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Arts - MA, Corporate Social Responsibility