Dr. Chandrashekhar Biradar is the Country Director-India & Chief of Party-TOFI at CIFOR-ICRAF in New Delhi. He has over 21 years of experience in executing agroecosystem research and outreach across diverse landscapes in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. His current research focuses on scaling tree-based systems through harnessing advances in digital technologies, indigenous knowledge, and citizen science for restoring functional agroecosystems towards green economic transition and stewardship for ecologically sustainable and economically viable landscapes, livelihoods, and lifestyles. CIFOR-ICRAF is a world-class research institution delivering actionable evidence and solutions to transform the way land and renewable resources are used and food is produced, partnering with governments, academia, civil society, and private companies to address global challenges.
Sri M
Sri M, the founder of The Satsang Foundation, is a member of the Steering Committee of the C20 India 2023. Sri M is a spiritual guide, social reformer, and educationist. He was born into a Muslim family on November 6, 1949, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. His transformational journey, from a young boy to a living yogi, is a fascinating story symbolized by single-minded discipline and dedication.