Wildlife and climate change specialist with over 6 years of experience in biodiversity

conservation, carbon markets, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. Skilled in integrating

indigenous knowledge, community-based conservation, and nature-based solutions (NbS) for

sustainable development. Proven ability to manage AFOLU and Blue Carbon projects, engage

diverse stakeholders, and design data driven strategies that bridge science, policy, and social

equity. Passionate about climate resilience and ecosystem restoration in South and Southeast

Asia.

Key Conservation Projects

Dissertation (WWF-India): Perception Analysis of Local Communities in Arunachal Pradesh –

Conducted field-based research on the Monpa tribal community to assess their attitudes toward

conservation and natural resource use. Collected and documented detailed ethnoecological

knowledge, including ethnobotanical and ethnozoological practices. Studied the formation and

functioning of Community Conserved Areas (CCAs), examining their effectiveness and

socio-ecological dynamics. Compared the perceptions and conservation attitudes of

communities living inside and outside CCAs, as well as those from nearby urban areas, to

understand differing levels of engagement and environmental awareness. • Internship:

Human-Crocodile Conflict, Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha – Conducted field-based

research to understand the dynamics of human-crocodile interactions. Assessed community

attitudes toward conflict, gathered spatial and qualitative data on conflict-prone areas, and

evaluated the effectiveness of existing mitigation strategies. Developed recommendations to

support species recovery while promoting coexistence and community safety.

Publications S

• Khan, W. (2020). Human-crocodile conflict and community attitudes, Marine Policy.

• Khan, W., & Hore, U. (2018). Ethnoecological practices of Monpa tribe, Int. Biodiversity

Congress Proceedings.

• Khan, W. (2019). Gender perspectives in climate vulnerability, Contemporary Social Issues of

Women.

• Sethy, J. et al., Khan, W. (2017). Jewels of Nature: Butterflies and Moths of Amity University