My name is Ramnath. I have been enthralled by the natural world since childhood. From them on, I have traveled across India  and in the Asia-Pacific Region to capture inspirational stories that facilitate people’s understanding of the Earth's rich natural and cultural heritage. At the same time, I have led nature and conservation outreach programs to reach out to thousands of students through Youth For Conservation (YFC), a non-profit initiative founded by Shekar Dattatri, an internationally acclaimed wildlife, and conservation filmmaker.

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From these and other rich experiences, I have been able to communicate the need for conservation and civic engagement very effectively. Today, I work in a space where visual storytelling, education, and leadership converge. This enables me to pursue projects that inspire and empower India’s youth to become stewards for the environment, produce long-form stories using the visual medium, and conduct storytelling workshops through bookmaking, photo-storytelling, and filmmaking. 

 

I envision a world with a nature educator in every community, and with this belief, my partner Rachita and I co-founded the Youth Conservation Action Network (YouCAN). Through YouCAN, we work with individuals and organisations to identify, support, and empower youth to become nature educators for their community. 

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My Resume contains the list of projects I have worked in photography, filmmaking, and conservation education, along with a few awards and recognitions I received for my work.