Meet Md Mostak Al Farhad, a professional environmentalist with a passion for preserving the planet’s delicate ecosystems. Farhad received his Master’s in Environmental Science & Technology, and had the opportunity to work in a variety of field settings, including the East Calcutta Wetlands, Gir National Park, and Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve. Through these experiences, he has come to understand the interconnectedness of different ecosystems and the vulnerability of these fragile bio webs. While working on a research project in Pune funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Farhad realized that nature is a complex system with simple solutions that require a deep understanding of the issues at hand. He has served as a consultant for the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in global industrial areas and published works on environmental impact assessments in South Asian and African countries. Farhad’s primary interests include traditional knowledge-based conservation and wetland restoration, and he has conducted research on the effects of environmental intervention in the Sundarbans and the impact of the plastic ban in Pune on attitudes towards the environment.