Gujarat Ecology Society (GES) is a research based Non-profit Organization (NPO) founded in 1995 & is involved in research, conservation & extension activities. Gujarat Ecology Society, promotes ecology research, biodiversity conservation, environmental education, monthly webinars, publications and ecology awards in India. Majority of the projects done by Gujarat Ecology Society has a strong field based component, supported by laboratory work and data analysis.
GES fosters ecological research, environmental education, and national recognition through the Hasmukh Shah Memorial Awards for Ecological Studies, celebrating excellence in ecology and environmental leadership in India.
Established in 1995, Gujarat Ecology Society (GES) stands as a beacon of commitment to environmental research, conservation, and extension activities. As a research-based Nonprofit Organization (NPO), Gujarat Ecology Society is dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for Gujarat’s natural resources through knowledge dissemination and impactful initiatives.
The organization is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, and is a member of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Gujarat Ecology Society is registered under CSR (No: CSR00013950).
To date, the Gujarat Ecology Society has completed 118 projects with funding support from state and central government departments and corporate sectors. The organisation has published 150 reports, 120 peer-reviewed research articles in various national and international journals, along with three books. The creation of a multidisciplinary ecological database always remained the main component of Gujarat Ecology Society’s programs.