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title: "Who received the IUCN’s New International Ranger Award in March 2021?"  
description: "Who received the IUCN’s New International Ranger Award in March 2021?"  
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published: 2021-04-03  
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# Who received the IUCN’s New International Ranger Award in March 2021?

Who received the IUCN’s New [International](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81202/china-s-shifting-international-blocks-causing-more-chaos) Ranger Award in March 2021?

## Answers

### Answer by Shriyam Srivastava

**International Ranger Awards** *recognise individuals and ranger teams that have gone above-and-beyond the call of duty to protect wildlife and support local communities.* This year it has fallen into India’s lap with **Sathish Sundaram winning the IUCN International Ranger Awards.**

Mr. Sundaram is a forest ranger with the **Tamil Nadu Forest Department in Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park.** He establishes close contact with the people of local communities and has taken the help of local fishermen in achieving many tasks. \
Not only this, he has also started *‘Kaarankaadu Community-Based Ecotourism*’ to boost the growth of local community. This tourism platform has been recognized by **National Biodiversity Authority** for its uniqueness. \
**His recent works of recognition for the award:** • He has rescued numerous dolphins and dugongs from fishing nets. • He has successfully incubated various Olive Ridley Turtle eggs. • He has led mangrove restoration in the Gulf of Mannar • He has organised underwater plastic clean-ups. • He conducted patrols and checks to reduce wildlife crime in the National Park. \
He is one of the very few people who has been using the power he has been vested with, correctly and making India proud. \
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