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In memoriam

Dr Ranbeer Singh Rawal

Tributes to Dr Ranbeer Singh Rawal from team members of the Kailash Initiative in China, India, Nepal and ICIMOD.

Dr Rawal provided me with an irreplaceable bond of friendship and academics that helped in learning and growing together – Bhupendra Singh Adhikari, Wildlife Institute of India
Rawal sir’s presence, calmness, thoughtfulness, and depth of support were always reassuring. He provided solutions for younger people like me to progress. We lost a mentor, and the mighty Himalaya lost a son. – Swapnil Chaudhari, India
Dr Ranbeer Rawal – May the winds of Mt Kailash blow softly and always whisper in your ears. – Ram Prasad Chaudhary, Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology, Nepal
It is extremely unreal to hear Dr Rawal leaving us so early. Your legacy as a dedicated scientist, inclusive leader, positive thinker, and friendly and humble person will be remembered for eternity. – Nakul Chettri, ICIMOD
Dr Rawal will be hugely missed for his humbleness, scientific rigour, articulate professionalism, and finally as a committed team member par excellence! – Rajan Kotru, REST, India
Dr Rawal is a kind, respected, and good ecological scientist with whom I have collaborated for the past 10 years. He will live on in our memories! – Shi Peili, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences
“Many yatras, many connects …” Dr Rawal was a great leader, visionary, and very dear journey mate, without whom any journey in the Kailash Sacred Landscape will not be the same. – Brij Rathore, ICIMOD
We lost a gentleman, great scientist, administrator, and son of the soil. Personally, I lost a mentor and guide and the loss is unrecoverable. – Pankaj Tewari, Aarohi, India
The untimely departure of Dr Rawal is a big loss for the conservation sector. He was a very professional, humble, and friendly person. His gentle soul will always be in our hearts. – Yadav Uprety, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
I will continue to support work in the Kailash Sacred Landscape to remember him as a great person. – Fu Yao, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
The sky lost a shining star, and we lost an outstanding talent – Dr Ranbeer Rawal. – Yan Zhaoli, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Dr Rawal, we will miss your leadership, guidance, and passion for the landscape. – KSL Family, ICIMOD
May you rest in peace