Towards a Sustainable Society Through
Education and Research
Join us in creating lasting change for the environment
Our Offerings
Our Story
Ecological Society (ES) is non-profit organisation founded by the visionary ecologist, economist and ornithologist Late Shri Prakash Gole along with Dr (Mrs) Swati Gole, Mrs Wadia, Late Shri L G Rajwade, Late Mr Keskar & Late Mr J S Tilak. The genesis of the Society goes back to March 1982. ES formulated to further ecological research and education. Over the last four decades, ES has carved a name for itself in the field of ecological education for sustainable development and nature conservation.
We at Ecological Society conduct the following activities.
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Promote ecological understanding of nature conservation.
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Conduct education program and studies aimed at building capabilities of restoration of natural resources, nature conservation and understanding of sustainability.
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Plan & implement field projects in both rural & urban areas, setting up model units where economic planning & ecological conservation complement each other & form a viable development model to be emulated in future.
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Experiential learning through nature discovery walks, ecosystem tours and camps
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Connect with schools and organizations working with school children to advocate environment literacy
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Participate actively in advocacy for awareness across rural and urban areas.
The Ecological Society profess the fundamental principles of Ecosystem conservation and restoration coupled with sustainable livelihood generation. We strive to support and contribute in following areas;
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Ecological economics and its close linkage with the use of resources and energy,
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Contribute to creating conscientious consumers in modern society,
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Enable ecological entrepreneurship,
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Assist in the development of policy for sustainability.
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Advocate environmental literacy
Ecological Society (ES) completes Fourty three years (43) of groundbreaking work in the field of Ecological Education and Research. Ecological Society professes the fundamental principles of ecosystem conservation and restoration coupled with sustainable economic activity leading to “Conscentious Consumerism”.
Vision
Be an institution ENABLING holistic Ecological Education across disciplines, professions and geographies around the world.
Mission
To develop condensed context specific programs both digital and physical medium over next 10 years.
Goal
Enable sustainable societal transition through customized programs (digital and physical) for identified target groups.
40+
YEARS IN ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION
2K+
PARTICIPANTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM
70K+
ARTICLE VIEWS
200+
ARTICLE IN JOURNAL OF ES
Who We Are
The genesis of the Ecological Society goes back to March 1982, when a group of concerned individuals held discussions and formulated plans to set up a trust to further ecological research and education.
Shri Prakash Gole
Founders
Founded by the visionary ecologist, economist and ornithologist Shri Prakash Gole, the Ecological Society has carved a name for itself in the field of ecological approach to sustainable development and nature conservation.
Along with:
Dr. (Mrs.) Swati Gole
Mrs. Wadia
Late Mr. J. S. Tilak
Late Mr. L. G. Rajwade
Late Mr. Keskar
Our Advisors
Dr. Ravi Pandit
Co-founder and Chairman of KPIT Technologies
Madhav Gadgil
Padma Shri & Padma Bhushan
Globally Renowned Ecologist
Girish Sohani
Former President, BAIF Development and Research Foundation
Management Team
Dr. Kedar Bhagwat
Director
Parul Lakhani Ghuge
Admin & Course Coordinator
Aniket Motale
Head - School and College Vertical
Anoop Jaipurkar
Content Head
Dr. Geetanjali Date
Head - Learning Experience Design
Dr. Sayali Nerurkar
Research Associate
Chinmay Sonawane
Field Assistant
Trustees
Dr Swati Gole
A founding member and Chairperson of the Ecological Society, Dr. Swati Gole is the former Head of the Geography Department at SP College, Pune. With several journal publications to her credit, she has played a key role in shaping the Society’s projects and educational programs.
Vishwas Sawarkar
A renowned wildlife researcher and conservationist, Shri. Sawarkar is the former Director of the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. He has published extensively in international journals and has supported several government departments in conservation efforts, bringing valuable expertise to the Ecological Society’s mission.
Ajay Phatak
An alumnus of IIT-Bombay, Ajay Phatak is an IT professional and former Head of Harman Connected Systems, a Samsung group company. He brings valuable experience in technology and leadership, along with a strong focus on sustainability, particularly in the areas of energy and renewable energy. He actively contributes to thought leadership through his writings on these subjects.
Dr Gurudas Nulkar
Dr. Gurudas Nulkar is a Professor and Director at the Centre for Sustainable Development, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune. A post-doctoral Endeavour Executive Fellow of the Government of Australia (2018) and Visiting Professor at IIT-Kanpur, his work focuses on sustainability and ecological economics. He has authored five books, numerous academic papers, and regularly contributes to vernacular publications, enriching both academic and public discourse on ecological issues.
Rajas Phadke
Rajas Phadke is a Partner at Amira Consultants LLP, a leading maritime logistics startup she co-founded after a decade in the software industry at a multinational corporation. She brings a unique blend of technological and entrepreneurial experience to the Ecological Society. Her strong interest in nature, environmental sustainability, and commitment to a vegan lifestyle reflect her alignment with the Society’s values.
Our Partners
Key Donors
Testimonials
Dr Ravi Pandit
Arti Kirloskar
Dr Radha Shelat
Swapnil Rao
Publications
The Journal of Ecological Society is a double-blind peer reviewed, open access journal. The Journal is unique because it has a 'Research and 'Non-Research' sections, catering to scientists, researchers and civil society. We do not charge any publication fees from authors. Interested authors should should refer to Publishing Guidelines and Publishing Agreement.
The Journal of Ecological Society publications are available on ScienceOpen site.