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What title did the United Nations Environment Programme give to Swaminathan?

"The Father of Economic Ecology"
"The Guru of Grain"
"The Pioneer of Plants"
"The Authority of Agriculture"

Answer

In 2012, the United Nations Environment Programme gave Swaminathan the title of "The Father of Economic Ecology". This was in recognition of his work in combining economic principles with ecology to find ways to protect the environment while still allowing for economic growth.