Kanna K. Siripurapu, is an M.Phil and Double Masters graduate in Geographical Sciences & Environmental Sciences, with eight years of professional experience in academics, two years in research and over nine and half years of experience in the development sector. He has a masters in geographical sciences from the University of Maryland at College Park, USA and a Masters and an M.Phil in Environmental Sciences from Andhra University, India. He has a strong inclination towards qualitative research and he is very passionate about biocultural diversity and strengthening of community-based natural resource governance. His focus areas include indigenous agro-ecological systems, enhancement of rural livelihoods, (agro) biodiversity conservation, pastoralism, traditional knowledge, indigenous cultures and traditions, sustainable development, and development of cooperatives & social enterprises through action research, academics and multiple stakeholder partnerships and networking.