Alok Shukla
Alok Shukla | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation | Environmental activist |
| Notable work | Campaign to protect Hasdeo Aranya forest |
| Awards | Goldman Environmental Prize (2024) |
Alok Shukla is an Indian environmental activist from Chhattisgarh, he is known for his contributions to forest conservation.[1]
Early life
[edit]Shukla was born in 1980, he became active in environmental advocacy after observing the detrimental effects of coal mining on local ecosystems and communities in Chhattisgarh state.[2]
Shukla led a decade-long campaign to protect the Hasdeo Aranya forests, which resulted in the cancellation of 21 proposed coal mines in 2022. This achievement protected approximately 445,000 acres of biodiversity-rich land in the area.[3]
The Goldman Environmental prize was awarded to him for his efforts in 2024, recognizing his commitment to ecological preservation and the rights of local communities.[4]
Awards
[edit]Goldman Environmental Prize in 2024[3]
References
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- ^ Reuters (2024-04-30). "Indian forest activist Alok Shukla awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Alok Shukla wins prize for Hasdeo Aranya forest campaign". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ a b "Chhattisgarh activist Alok Shukla receives Goldman Environmental prize for forest conservation efforts". The Times of India. 2024-05-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan's Alok Shukla to receive Goldman Environmental Prize". The Indian Express. 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2025-01-07.