Mathen Rajeev Mathew

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Mathen Mathew is Vice President of Asian Affairs at IWMC World Conservation Trust and a member of several IUCN specialist groups. His work focuses on human-wildlife conflict, ecotourism, livelihoods, and ecological restoration.

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An Asiatic lion in Gir National Park. While the WLPA has created a legal framework for protectionist conservation, its effectiveness in ensuring species recovery beyond the iconic mega-fauna like the tiger, lion, leopard and elephant has been limited. Image by Tanmay Haldar via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

The case for a new legal framework to protect India’s wildlife and livelihoods [Commentary]

Mathen Rajeev Mathew 3 Dec 2025

[Commentary] Conflicts – historical perspectives and present day dilemma

Mathen Rajeev Mathew 15 Dec 2020

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Baiju P.S., a retired drawing teacher from Puthenvelikkara, reads rainfall data on the rain gauge installed in his home. He began measuring rainfall in May 2019. Image by Abraham Evangenile Joseph.

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