Dr Subhra Bhattacharjee
The Forest Stewardship Council has appointed Dr Subhra Bhattacharjee as the new Director General, effective 1 October 2024. Source: Timberbiz
Subhra Bhattacharjee brings more than 20 years of experience in public policy and programming in climate change and sustainable development, having worked closely with governments, NGOs, academia, and the private sector worldwide. She has worked for the United Nations, and prior to that for the Reserve Bank of India, with a brief stint in academia.
Dr Bhattacharjee holds a Master of Philosophy in economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in economics from Iowa State University.
“Subhra’s expertise and experience in international development and leadership will serve her well as she steps in at this critical juncture in FSC’s organizational growth,” Stuart Valintine, Chair of the FSC International Board of Directors said.
Dr Bhattacharjee’s ambitious vision aligns with FSC’s mission and future goals, aiming to leverage its membership, network and collaborative partnerships to strengthen global forest stewardship for protection and sustainable management of the world’s forests.
“It is an honour and a privilege to join FSC as Director General,” Dr Bhattacharjee said.
“We must act urgently to mitigate the ongoing global climate and biodiversity crises, and the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of forests with respect for forest-dependent communities is critical for this. In this context, today FSC’s mission and role are more relevant than ever. I look forward to working with the whole FSC community and partners to maximize the contribution of forests to sustainable development.”
Dr Bhattacharjee’s appointment brings new perspectives and energy to the organization, opening the next chapter in FSC’s mission to promote responsible management of world’s forests and securing their long-term resilience.
