Dr. Ravi Prabhu, CIFOR Scientist received the Queen's Award for Forestry at Buckingham Palace in recognition of his contributions to forestry and the development of forestry within Commonwealth countries.

Dr. Ravi Prabhu explains his work to Her Majesty The Queen

The citation noted his “outstanding contributions to work on sustainable forest management,” saying that “He has been a pioneer in championing a new approach to forests, one that argues forest management is a dynamic practice which must adjust and adapt as the circumstances, uses and perceptions of forest change. He is a particularly strong advocate for transforming public sector forestry institutions into more dynamic, transparent and accountable, learning-based organizations. A writer, speaker, teacher, and facilitator, Dr. Prabhu has committed himself to bringing together industrial forestry, community forestry, and government organisations. Many young leaders in Asia and Africa have benefited greatly from working with Dr. Prabhu, who is highly regarded for his tireless efforts in mentoring young scientists in developing countries.”

Ravi is highly regarded for his contributions to many of CIFOR’s most important achievements that have contributed greatly to the forestry sectors of a number of Commonwealth countries, including Ghana, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.