C Rahim

C. Rahim is an eminent author, ornithologist, environmental journalist, documentary filmmaker, and conservationist whose contributions to nature conservation and environmental education span more than four decades. Widely recognized for his pioneering work in community-based conservation, he founded the Gramasree Nature Club and initiated several landmark projects, including the conservation of the Noornad Heronry and Kerala's first structured urban sparrow conservation program.

An accomplished writer, Rahim has authored numerous acclaimed novels, short story collections, and authoritative works on birds, biodiversity, and environmental issues. His research and documentation have significantly contributed to ornithology, biodiversity studies, and public environmental awareness in Kerala.

As a filmmaker, he has directed award-winning documentaries and television programs and received the Kerala State Television Award and multiple Atlas Film Critics’ Awards. His distinguished career has earned several prestigious recognitions, including the Science Literature Award, Bala Sahitya Puraskaram, and Paristhithi Mithram Puraskaram. Through his writings, research, films, and conservation initiatives, C. Rahim has made an enduring contribution to environmental stewardship and ecological awareness in India.