Mr. Boddu Lokesh, is a Senior Programme Officer – Livelihoods & Forestry, at CPF. He has done his Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management from Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal with specialization in Conservation and Livelihoods.

He has varied experience working with the indigenous and rural communities at the grassroots level in the areas of natural resources management, agriculture, social and financial inclusion. He is experienced in working with the Government and Civil Society Organizations through convergence and collaborations.

His areas of interest include sustainable livelihoods and natural resources management, biodiversity conservation, environment and climate change management, among others. He is also interested in Adivasi culture and traditions.