Shri. Kartikey Sarabhai

Founder Director, Centre for Environment Education (CEE)

Brief Profile:

Shri. Kartikeya Vikram Sarabhai is one of the world’s leading environmental educators and a dedicated community builder. He is the Founder Director of the Centre for Environment Education (CEE) established in 1984.  He holds Tripos in Natural Science from Cambridge University, UK and did post-Graduation work in Development Communications from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.

He has contributed immensely in the field of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) involved closely with UNESCO, UNEP and other UN bodies and Conventions. He is the chairman of the Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust and the Chair of the Governing Council of the Earth Charter International.

Shri. Sarabhai has been recognized globally for his pioneering work in EE and ESD with several national and international awards, including the International “Brandwein Medal”, the “Tree of Learning” award, “Sir C.V. Raman Memorial Award” and the “Padma Shri” one of India’s highest civilian awards.