First Indian to win Ramsar award for Wetland Wise Use

Jayshree Vencatesan, co-founder of Chennai-based Care Earth Trust, has made history as the first Indian to receive the prestigious Ramsar Award for "Wetland Wise Use."

This global recognition celebrates her exceptional contributions to the sustainable management of wetlands, particularly her work with the Pallikaranai Marsh in Chennai.

She is one of the 12 women changemakers in the world of wetlands as announced by the Ramsar secretariat in Geneva on the eve of International Women's Day. There were three groupings, Jayashree was recognised under 'wise use of wetlands' category.

About the Ramsar award for Wetland Wise Use The Ramsar Award for "Wetland Wise Use" is a prestigious global recognition under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

It honours individuals or organizations for their exceptional contributions to the sustainable management and conservation of wetlands.