Britian gave environmental award to Indian conservationists: The coveted Elephant Family environmental award was recently handed to Indian conservationists by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom. The award ceremony recognized filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves, the creative mind behind the Oscar-winning documentary “The Elephant Whisperers,” and the Real Elephant Collective (TREC), a group of 70 Adivasi artists. Both Gonsalves and TREC were recognised for their outstanding storytelling, advocacy for coexistence, and commitment to protecting India’s natural heritage.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 2023
Kartiki Gonsalves and the Tara Award
Kartiki Gonsalves, the debut director of the acclaimed documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers,’ received the Tara Award from King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The Tara Award, inspired by the sacred bond between elephants and humans, acknowledges outstanding accomplishments in storytelling and advocacy for coexistence. Through the inspiring narrative of Raghu, an orphaned elephant from the same herds featured in TREC’s sculptures, the film illustrates the intrinsic link between humans and elephants.
TREC and the Mark Shand Award
The Real Elephant Collective (TREC) was honored with the Mark Shand Award, named after the late founder of Elephant Family. TREC, an international NGO dedicated to protecting the Asian elephant, has made significant contributions to conservation efforts. Their work has not only received acclaim, but it has also set the path for the formation of the CoExistence Consortium, a collaborative effort that brings together local specialists, ecologists, anthropologists, geographers, and conservationists.
‘The Elephant Whisperers’ at the Academy Awards
Earlier this year, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ received the prestigious Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film. The critically acclaimed film follows an indigenous couple as they nurture and care for Raghu, creating an unshakable bond with the elephant. The documentary serves as a testament to the beauty of India’s wilderness, the wisdom of tribal communities, and the empathy shared between humans and animals in their shared space.
Key takaways for competitive examination
- The Elephant Whisperers was launched in: 2022
- Director of The Elephant Whisperers is: Kartiki Gonsalvesis
