Biography:Anil Chitrakar

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Anil Chitrakar
अनिल चित्रकार
Born1961
Kathmandu, Nepal
NationalityNepali
CitizenshipNepal
EducationUniversity of Rajasthan (India)
University of Pennsylvania (USA)
OccupationEngineer
OrganizationEnvironmental Camps for Conservation Awareness (ECCA)
Known forfounder of the Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness (ECCA)
Promoting Nepal unites action

Anil Chitrakar (Nepali: अनिल चित्रकार), is a social entrepreneur.[1] He was recognized as one of the 100 "Global Leaders for Tomorrow" at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 1993. He is the founder of the Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness (ECCA)[2] and the co-founder of Himalayan Climate Initiative.

Books published

  • Take The Lead – Nepal's Future Has Begun [3]
  • Working with NGOs

Awards and nominations

  • Ashoka Fellow[4]
  • Global Leaders for Tomorrow awardee at the World Economic Forum in Davos (1993)
  • Rolex award
  • Global Development Marketplace Award for the Solar Tuki at the World Bank (2005)
  • Tech Museum Award in Silicon Valley for this work[3]

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