Rohan Arthur

Rohan Arthur is a founder-trustee of National Conservation Foundation. He is a marine conservation scientist in India’s oceans and coasts where he studies the impacts of climate change and resource overuse on nearshore benthic ecosystems, including coral reefs and seagrass meadows. Rohan analyses the effects of ecosystem decline on the habitability of low-lying island systems, and documents and promotes the adaptive capacity of coastal societies in the face of change.

Articles by Rohan Arthur

Climate Emergency

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September 18, 2026

In Lakshadweep without an exit plan

After three decades of work in Lakshadweep, a research organisation shares why it expanded into community engagement and why climate action requires patience and long-term funding.

by Al Badush A, Rohan Arthur | 8 min read