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Arati Kumar-Rao

ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHOR & PHOTOJOURNALIST, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER
Arati Kumar-Rao: Unveiling ecological crises and inspiring sustainable land stewardship through slow journalism.
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Arati’s evocative stories of our vanishing landscapes gave our corporate leadership team a vital awakening on true sustainability.

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Multinational Energy Sector

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Location
Location

bengaluru

Language
Language

english, hindi, kannada

Years of Speaking
Years of Speaking

10+ years

Talks About
Talks About

the power of empathy, listening to the land, marginlands, corporate sustainability and responsibility

About Arati Kumar Rao

Arati Kumar-Rao is an internationally acclaimed environmental photographer, National Geographic Explorer, author, and BBC 100 Women honoree. Having transitioned from a corporate career in technology and market research in 2013, she dedicated her life to documenting the "slow violence" of ecological degradation across South Asia. Her extensive fieldwork covers vanishing rivers, disappearing commons, and the socio-economic impacts on frontline communities. As the author of the critically acclaimed book Marginlands: Indian Landscapes on the Brink, she brings deep analytical insight and haunting visual storytelling to discussions on sustainability.

Evaluated through structured engagement frameworks such as the STRIVE framework for keynotes, Arati’s keynotes convert complex environmental data into compelling emotional narratives that move audiences to action. As a prominent voice featured within the Motivational Speaker directory and top Social Changemakers category, her sessions combine immersive imagery with profound ethical reflections. Backed by engage4more’s benchmark authority in coordinating over 5,000 corporate events across India, she presents across versatile formats including keynote addresses, fireside chats, C-suite panel discussions, and interactive masterclasses.

Arati has addressed leading global universities, cultural institutions, corporate sustainability forums, and international leadership summits. Continuing her vital advocacy through 2025 and 2026, Arati advises organizations on ecological footprints, champions water conservation frameworks, and speaks widely on climate resilience. Major publications and global leaders consistently describe her as "an inspiring environmental chronicler whose evocative storytelling bridges the gap between science, empathy, and sustainable corporate action."

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Career Highlights and Achievements of Arati Kumar-Rao

BBC 100 Women Honoree

Recognized globally in 2023 for her monumental environmental advocacy

National Geographic Explorer

Conducted extensive research grants tracking ecological degradation and migration

Acclaimed Author

Published Marginlands, shortlisted for major literary and non-fiction awards

Visual Chronicler

Documented land-use changes across South Asia's river basins for over a decade

Global Keynote Speaker

Delivered powerful talks across international forums on climate realities

Prestigious Fellowships

Associated with leading philanthropic and ecological research foundations

Media Contributor

Work featured in National Geographic, The Guardian, The Hindu, and BBC

Ecological Catalyst

Inspired thousands of corporate professionals and students to adopt sustainable mindsets

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Arati Kumar-Rao

Arati Kumar-Rao: Unveiling ecological crises and inspiring sustainable land stewardship through slow journalism.

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FAQs

Arati Kumar-Rao is a National Geographic Explorer, environmental author, and photojournalist. She speaks on climate change, ecological degradation, sustainability, purpose-driven career transitions, and land stewardship.

You can book Arati Kumar-Rao through engage4more, India's leading corporate speaker platform, which handles scheduling, session customization, and end-to-end event logistics.

Marginlands: Indian Landscapes on the Brink explores the slow violence of ecological transformation across India's fragile ecosystems, examining vanishing water bodies, grasslands, and coastlines.

She spent years working in the corporate technology and market research sector (including Intel) before leaving her job in 2013 to pursue environmental storytelling full-time.

Her keynotes align with STRIVE by engaging audiences with stark environmental realities (Startle), reframing resource management perspectives (Twist), connecting emotionally through storytelling (Resonance), and offering concrete sustainability steps (Execute).

She was named to the prestigious BBC 100 Women list in 2023 and serves as a recognized National Geographic Explorer.

Yes, her insights on sustainability, risk management, supply chain resilience, and purpose-driven leadership apply directly to finance, technology, manufacturing, and consulting industries.

She delivers standalone keynote addresses, multimedia presentations, C-suite panel discussions, moderated fireside chats,and leadership masterclasses.

Arati Kumar-Rao delivers keynotes, Q&A sessions, and workshops fluently in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

engage4more ensures seamless event coordination, tailored session design, and professional execution backed by an established track record across 5,000+ corporate events.

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