Known for - Pioneering efforts in environmental education He is one of the world's leading environmental educators and a dedicated community builder. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2012. He has since set up several organizations that bridge the space between social and environmental development, including Viksat, an NGO working to strengthen citizen participation in natural resource. Kartikeya Sarabhai is a prominent member of such international environmental organizations as the Earth Charter International Council & the International Union for the Conversation on nature. Centre for Environment Education (CEE) in India, founded by Kartikeya was established in August 1984 as a Centre of Excellence supported by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The organization works towards developing programs and materials to increase awareness about the environment and sustainable development. The head office is located in Ahmedabad.