Ratul Saha

About Ratul Saha

Conservation development Professional with over 20 years of experience in forest and…

Experience

1. Director - Raptor Conservation Program

   WWF-India

   Jun 2024 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   Direct and oversee WWF India’s raptor conservation program, guiding teams across key landscapes (Terai Arc, Brahmaputra, Central India, Western India and Western Ghats-Nilgiri) to establish and sustain raptor-safe environments.Preside over an additional portfolio to develop strategy templates and capacity building plans for WWF India State offices to align with organizational objectives1. Collaborate with federal and state government bodies to shape and support policies that benefit raptors and their habitats, ensuring a balanced approach for both people and nature 2. Lead innovative and scientific approaches, cutting-edge data analyses, and timely report publication to establish WWF India on the raptor conservation space in the country3. Develop protocols to measure and monitor the impact of WWF India’s raptor conservation efforts, and track key indicators of program progress across selected landscapes4. Develop and implement effective communication strategies to address the conservation needs of a landscape that is safe for both people and nature.

Education

• University of Calcutta

  Graduation, Zoology Honours

  1998 — 2001

• Presidency University, Kolkata

  M.Sc., Zoology (Entomology Spe.)

  2001 — 2003

• Indian Institute of Forest Management

  M.Phil., Natural Resource Management (Specialization in Climate change and livelihood)

  2005 — 2006

• WWF-India

  Diploma, Environmental Law

  2010 — 2010

• Jadavpur University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Delta Studies and SDGs

Skills

• Rural Development
• Forest Management
• Data Collection
• Natural Resources
• Program Evaluation
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Ecosystem Services
• Marine Conservation
• Ecology
• Field Work
• Environmental Awareness
• Environmental Management Systems
• Wetlands
• Natural Resource Management
• Biodiversity
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Capacity Building
• Sustainable Development
• Landscape Ecology
• Environmental Compliance
• Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos)
• Environmental Policy
• Wildlife Management
• Forestry
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Wildlife
• Protected Areas
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Environmental Consulting
• Conservation Issues
• Research
• Ecotourism