Abhilasha, founder of the Ameyaatma Charitable Foundation (ACF), is dedicated to nurturing a stronger connection between humans and nature. She is driven by a deep sense of wonder for the natural world and a belief that compassion and collaboration is essential for Earth's protection and sustenance. She is building community-led models for ecological security across different eco-regions in India.

Rekha Rautela is a Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) keeper with over two decades of experience in the Himalayan ecosystem of the Nanda Devi eco-region. As a high-altitude farmer, she deeply understands the region's biodiversity, native flora, and fauna. She was also a pioneer in establishing homestays in Uttarakhand in community-owned rural tourism initiative. Rekha is committed to protecting the ecological wealth of the Himalayas, blending traditional ecological knowledge with sustainable, nature-based solutions to support rural livelihoods.

Samarrth Khanna is a naturalist, ecologist, wildlife enthusiast and an educator. He is leading several ecological restoration projects in Aravallis and Yamuna floodplains. He has been a part of scientific studies and led conservation campaigns, Youth-wing clubs in various schools. His Mini Forests Program is creating small eco-zones within the city that act as islands of bio-diversity & ecosystem services.

Padmakkshi Chakravarty is a passionate advocate for protection of endangered biodiversity regions in India. With a deep commitment to sustainable development, she brings her expertise to the forefront of developing community adaptation strategies for climate resilience. Her experience includes researching and implementing nature-based solutions, as well as analyzing global value chains. Padmakkshi's work is informed by her strong background in Environmental Law and Policy from TERI, which she uses to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of conservation efforts. A native of Assam, she is a driving force behind climate adaptation initiatives in multiple eco-regions.