Pramod leads the team that conducts research and advocacy on sustainable livelihoods, wildlife management, biodiversity conservation, and socio-ecological systems. His work also focuses on strengthening the conservation agenda for seven big cat species (e.g., Cheetah, Jaguar, Leopard, Lion, Puma, Snow Leopard, and Tiger) across their 96 range countries. With a PhD from Clemson University, South Carolina, USA, Pramod applies his expertise in conservation social science theories, methods, and analyses to policy, governance, and sustainability research.
Dr Pramod K. Yadav,
Programme Associate
With over a decade of experience, Pramod has explored various facets of environmental research, including community resilience, sustainable livelihoods, illegal wildlife trade, human-wildlife interactions, environmental impact assessment, conservation governance, political ecology, and natural resources management. Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis and gardening in his free time.
Yamini works on projects related to wildlife conservation, tribal empowerment, and natural heritage. She holds a B.Sc. in LL.B. (Intellectual Property Law Honours) from National Law University, Jodhpur, and has completed her LL.M. in Environmental and Natural Resources Law from TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi. Her interests lie in legal instruments and governmental policies concerning climate change, wildlife conservation, forest preservation, and tribal rights.
Yamini Rajora,
Research Associate
She is a registered advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi and has previously worked with an intellectual property law firm in Gurugram, Haryana, on trademark and copyright matters. Apart from work, Yamini is a remarkable home cook and an avid gardener who tends to nearly 200 plants at her home. She enjoys spending time with her dog.
