Centre for ResourceManagement &Environment
Promoting efficient, accountable governance through efficient resource management. Empowering communities for better governance of resources.
Empowering235+ TribalArtisans
Creating sustainable livelihoods through traditional crafts and forest-based products. Building self-reliant communities across India.
CombatingClimate ChangeTogether
Leading international workshops and policy advocacy for climate-resilient development in South Asia and East Africa.
ProtectingIndia's Forests& Wildlife
Working across 10+ states to conserve biodiversity, prevent forest fires, and promote sustainable forest management practices.
“Inforce the concept of resource management and work for environmental conservation and mitigate climate change.”
— Centre for Resource Management & Environment (CRE), Est. 2011
People-Centric Solutions for Environmental Challenges
The Centre for Resource Management and Environment (CRE) is a non-profit trust that raises nationally important issues on environment, agriculture, tribal and rural development, and governance. We work through advocacy, training, community empowerment, and direct engagement with policy makers.
Our Focus Areas
Key Issues We Address
From forest conservation to tribal empowerment — working across interconnected domains for lasting change.
Resource Management in Accountable Administration
Enforcing the concept of resource management within accountable governance frameworks to ensure sustainable and transparent use of natural and public resources.
Environment Conservation & Climate Change
Forest fire prevention, biodiversity conservation, water rejuvenation, wildlife management, and active mitigation of climate change across India.
Tribal & Rural Development
Empowering tribal artisans, forming self-help groups, promoting handicrafts, and implementing Forest Rights Act for inclusive rural growth.
Sustainable Agriculture & Animal Resources Management
Organic farming, mushroom cultivation, Ganoderma fungus labs, vertical farming, and sustainable management of animal resources for enhanced farmer income.
Forest Policy & Overall Governance
Joint Forest Management, CAMPA, National Green Tribunal advocacy, and sustainable forest management standards within a broader governance framework.
Climate Change
South-South cooperation, climate-resilient development, forest hydrology research, and international workshops for a sustainable future.
Eco-Tourism & Development
National park assessment, community-based tourism models, and eco-development projects for livelihood enhancement.
Legal & Diplomatic Issues
The issues of judicial intervention and need for quick justice to the people is an essential for a just jurisprudence and equitable legal framework.
International Issues
Relating to emerging geo-politics and the role of emerging India as a global leader in environmental diplomacy and international cooperation.
9 focus areas · active since 2011
Explore All IssuesMeasurable Change
Our Impact in Numbers
Sustained advocacy, community engagement, and policy influence — tracked over decades.
2011
Foundation & Artisan Network
Created a group of 235 Tribal artisans from different parts of the country. In coordination with the Ladies Club of Forest Research Institute (FRI), established the Prerna Self-Help Group at FRI campus. During the International Poplar Convention, delegates from 35 countries purchased tribal handicraft items worth more than ₹6 lakh.
Mrs. Usha Bahuguna
Chairperson
International Workshop on Combating Climate Change in South Asia & East Africa
A landmark gathering of senior forestry professionals, policy makers, and environmentalists from across the globe — discussing concrete solutions beyond the UNFCCC framework, focusing on South-South cooperation and traditional knowledge.
Key Recommendations
Leadership
Dr. V.K.
Bahuguna
IFS (Retd.) · 1979 Batch · Chairman, CRE
Guided by Experience
& Vision
Distinguished Career
Indian Forest Service (1979 Batch). Superannuated as Agriculture Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Government of Tripura in the Apex Scale. Served as Director General, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and Chancellor of Forest Research Institute (FRI) Deemed University in the rank of Secretary to Government of India. Inspector General of Forests and Deputy Inspector General of Forests at the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.
Present Positions
Chairman, Centre for Resource Management and Environment (CRE). Member, ICFRE Society (since June 2018). Presidential Nominee in the Executive Council and University Court of Central University of Kashmir (since Feb 2019). Chairman, Kalpavriksh Foundation.
International Leadership
Elected Vice-Chairman of Asia-Pacific Forestry Organization (2012). Elected to Executive Committee of International Poplar Commission, a UN/FAO body (2012). Chaired Technical Session at FAO Rome during World Forestry Week. Delivered Key-note at 16th Commonwealth Forestry Conference, Perth, Australia.
Author & Thought Leader
Over 200 publications including 54 policy papers, 74 technical research papers, 52 columns & freelance YouTube journalism pieces, and 18 books & bulletins. Architect of Joint Forest Management (JFM) and Forest Fire control policy framework in the country. Writes regular columns in national newspapers on environment, agriculture, tribal & rural development.
Key Awards & Honours
Thought Leadership Through Writing
Regular columns in The Pioneer newspaper (10+ cities), research papers in international journals, and books on forestry and governance.
Combating Climate Change — South-South Cooperation
International Workshop Proceedings
Climate Change and Disasters
Uttarakhand Administrative Academy, Nainital
Quest for Civility — An Insight into Indian Babudom
Notion Press
Forest Rights Act Implementation in Karnataka
National Commission on Scheduled Tribes
Regular Columnist — The Pioneer
Published from Delhi, Bhopal, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Raipur, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Hyderabad & Vijayawada
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