Bageshwer Singh V. Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

India

▪ Overseeing all environment-related initiatives within the organisation.▪ Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including local government bodies and corporates, to design and execute impactful projects for environment. ▪ Successfully led projects such as Climate Resilience Building, Afforestation, and Awareness programs, reaching communities across two districts of Punjab.▪ Led and supervised teams in high-impact environmental projects, showcasing the ability to train and coach teams effectively.▪ Utilized strong written and oral communication skills to convey project goals and achievements to diverse audiences.▪ Ensured health and safety practices were followed in all environmental projects, providing a secure and compliant working environment.▪ Contributed actively to department and project team meetings, fostering effective team-working.▪ State Trainer for Climate Change Adaptation, contributing to the training of government officials.▪ Utilized excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of databases, for efficient data manipulation and transfer.

India

Secured a prestigious grant from The Rufford Foundation, UK, leveraging experience gained during the initial tenure at PAHAL and education in Botany & Forestry:▪ Led an independent research project on the Ecological assessment of Kanjli Wetland, the first of its kind in Punjab state of India.▪ Utilised my taxonomic knowledge to prepare flora of Kanjli wetland, for the first time ever. ▪ Played a pivotal role in the digitization of Herbarium sheets at DD Herbarium and prepared the specimens of the flora of Kanjli wetland.▪ Generated baseline data crucial for wetland restoration and highlighted threats, prompting restoration efforts by a Member of the Indian Parliament and the District Administration.▪ Published a report for the Rufford Foundation UK upon the completion of the project

Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Contributed to the project 'Assessment of floristic diversity in selected floodplain wetlands of the Ganga River basin,' a vital initiative under the National Mission for Clean Ganga :▪ Conducted a comprehensive literature review of the wetlands in the Ganga River basin, laying the foundation for informed botanical assessments.▪ Executed field excursions to Haiderpur Wetland, Uttar Pradesh, actively participating in data collection and ▪ Prepared a preliminary plant checklist for the region by field identification based on plant morphology, local floras and WII herbarium.▪ Engaged in the collection of plant specimens for identification, utilizing local herbaria and contributing to the herbarium collection at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).▪ Applied botanical expertise to mount specimens systematically, ensuring their preservation and availability for research purposes.▪ Played a key role in the creation of a pictorial flora for the Wildlife Institute of India, enhancing visual documentation of the institute's diverse plant collections.Additionally, Partook in a field excursion to Lahaul and Spiti, in Western Himalayas as part of the 'Secure Himalayas' program and Conducted Market Surveys on Medicinal and Aromatic plants of the region, providing valuable insights into the region's diverse flora.

Jalandhar, Punjab, India

▪ Advised organizational leadership on a range of environment and forestry projects during a sabbatical while pursuing a Master's in Forestry.▪ Provided strategic guidance to enhance sustainability practices and community-focused environmental initiatives.▪ Successfully led projects such as Climate Resilience Building and Afforestation, showcasing effective collaboration and leadership in community-driven initiatives.▪ Collaborated closely with leadership to identify and implement environmentally responsible initiatives.▪ Conducted thorough assessments to ensure alignment with environmental regulations and best practices.▪ Contributed insights on forestry management, fostering a holistic approach to conservation efforts.▪ Conducted awareness programs for local schools and colleges on native biodiversity and conservation.

West Bengal, India

Selected as a fellow for the prestigious Summer Research Fellowship Program by the Indian Academy of Science during my undergraduate studies and engaged in ecological modeling research at Viswa Bharati University's Ecological Modeling Laboratory:▪ Worked on the project titled “Gross Primary Productivity in Hooghly Matla Estuarine System, a Dynamic Modeling Approach.”▪ Focused on ecological modeling within the Sundarban mangrove ecosystem, addressing the dynamics of gross primary productivity.▪ Applied the modeling techniques to enhance understanding of the complex ecological processes in the estuarine system.

M. Sc., Forestry (Specialisation-Plant Taxonomy)

Activities and Societies: Founding Member International Forestry Students' Association Local Chapter- Forest Research Institute, Dehradun.

Bachelor'S Degree, Botany/Plant Biology

Activities and Societies: ● CEO of Panchtatva - Environmental Society of Hindu College (Year 2016-17) ● Vice President.

High School, Biology, General