Sandeep Kumar Tiwari – Deputy Chief of Conservation

A wildlife biologist and conservationist, Dr Sandeep Kr Tiwari has been working on wildlife research and conservation for over two decades. He currently works as Program Manager of the IUCN SSC Asian Elephant Specialist Group and earlier worked as Deputy Director and Head – Wild Lands, Wildlife Trust of India (2002-2016). He holds a Master’s Degree in Zoology and a PhD in elephant ecology and behaviour. He headed the team for the ground-truthing and securing of elephant corridors throughout India for over 16 years and co-authored the book that brings together, for the first time, a comprehensive list of elephant corridors across India. His areas of expertise include wildlife corridors (especially elephant corridors), human-elephant conflict mitigation, habitat restoration and policy. He is a member of IUCN SSC Asian Elephant Specialist Group, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, IUCN WCPA Connectivity Conservation Network, IUCN WCPA Protected Landscapes Seascapes network, IUCN WCPA-SSC Biodiversity and Protected Areas network and Conservation Advisor for Elephant Family. He was earlier associated with the Zoological Survey of India for over seven years as a researcher. He has authored five books and several scientific publications and reports. He also holds a doctoral degree in alternate medicine.

ABOUT TEAM WTI

What began as a three-member team in a small room in south Delhi in 1998, is today a family of about 150 professionals from diverse backgrounds - conservation biologists, scientists, sociologists, wildlife veterinarians, managers, lawyers, finance experts and communication specialists - but committed to the common cause of wildlife. They are based in any of the 15 field stations in remote parts of the country and a central coordinating office in the national capital region. An Executive Management Team comprising experienced conservationists, scientists and managers provide a visionary leadership to the vibrant and enthusiastic WTI team. The Board of Trustees of WTI comprises stalwarts who bring together a collective experience of many decades in the field of conservation, education and management.