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Dr. Prithi Nambiar[1] is an Indian author[2], editor[3] and communications specialist[4] in the field of environment and sustainable development education and communication. She is the heading the Interpretation and Communication programmes at the Centre for Environment Education (CEE), India's foremost envinonmental education organization[5], established in 1984 by the Ministry of Environment, Government of India. She was instrumental in establishing CEE's Australian office in Sydney[6] in 2001.

Born in 1961 as a descendant of ancient aristocratic Nambiar clans of Kalliat[7], Kannur, Kerala, Prithi got her PhD in International Communications from Macquarie University[8], Sydney. She has developed[9] and edited[10] a range of landmark publications[11] on alternative development models and approaches in areas that include climate change, renewable energy, gender issues and biodiversity. She has also trained several batches[12] of interns in Environmental and Sustainable Development writing and reporting. Dr. Prithi is the Editor of the Journal of Education for Sustainable Development(JESD) (published by Sage), the only international journal in the field of Education for Sustainable Development. Dr. Prithi is known for spearheading a successful media campaign to conserve the Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary in Gujarat in 1994 [13].

  1. ^ Media Construction of Environment and Sustainability in India. SAGE Publications. 2014. ISBN 978-93-5150-439-9. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  2. ^ "A Gandhian conundrum: The ethical dilemma". Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Author Page SAGE". 5 June 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  4. ^ Chitty, Naren (2015). Sustainability and soft power: an Indian case study. 中国传媒大学出版社. ISBN 978-7-5657-1260-9. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Centre for Environment Education". Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Reconciliation pangs". Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Nair Landlords of Kerala". Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Unit guide: Macquarie University" (PDF). Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  9. ^ "UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development". Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  10. ^ "National Consultations on - Bt Brinjal" (PDF). Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Good Practice in Action for Climate Empowerment" (PDF). Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Research Gate: Environmental Education Is it really a Priority in TeacherEducation" (PDF). Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Striking a balance: Frontline". 14 April 2000. Retrieved 7 July 2024.