Who among the following was awarded the Ramsar Award for 'Wetland Wise Use' in March 2025?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Jayashree Vencatesan.

• In March 2025, Dr. Jayashree Vencatesan received the Ramsar Award for 'Wetland Wise Use.'

• She became the first Indian to win this prestigious award.

• This award recognizes her contributions to the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands.

• Dr. Vencatesan’s work focused particularly on wetland preservation in Tamil Nadu, including the protection of the Pallikaranai Marsh in Chennai.

• The award was presented on the occasion of International Women’s Day in 2025.

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• Awarded By: Ramsar Secretariat, based in Gland, Switzerland.

• Award Category: 'Wetland Wise Use,' part of the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards.

• Organization: Co-founder of Care Earth Trust, an NGO focused on wetland conservation.

• Notable Work: Led efforts in the documentation and protection of the Pallikaranai Marsh, one of Chennai’s last remaining urban wetlands.

• Recognition: Included in the Ramsar Secretariat’s list of 'Women Changemakers in the World of Wetlands' for 2025.

Additional Information:

• Other Nominees: The Ramsar Awards also recognized other women in various categories for their contributions to wetland conservation.

• Challenges in Wetland Conservation: Dr. Vencatesan highlighted issues such as outdated land titles and bureaucratic hurdles as significant obstacles to wetland restoration efforts.

• Dedication: She dedicated the award to her late father, Mayur Narasimhan, whose passion for nature inspired her conservation work.