Back Shivam Singh National Coordinator Youth Engagement Mr. Shivam Singh was trained as a climate leader in 2015 New Delhi. He has embarked a journey of eliminating climate change factors by engaging youth in effective activities. He is set out on the journey of transforming each student into a change maker, and creating ownership. He has been constantly engaging youth in practical learning and execution of work. He is creating an engine of change-making agents that can be strong enough to fight against climate change. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Swayamprabha Das National Coordinator Marine Conservation Swayamprabha holds a Ph.D in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and is a Climate Reality Fellow (2015) and a Hubert Humphrey fellow (2007). Her area of work has been environment and development, with an emphasis on Gender and climate change. With an experience of over 24 years, she is proficient in programme management, policy advocacy and knowledge management. She has a wide experience working with the Government, International organisations, NGOs and private sector. She is passionate about travelling and talking about oceans and marine conservation. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Neeraj Chawla National Coordinator Clean Energy Mr. Neeraj Chawla is an industry leader, who has about 30+ years of industry experience in India and overseas. The idea of establishing a solar venture dedicated to the cause of promotion of integrating Clean Energy with sustainable development was triggered by his motivational ambition of self-driven entrepreneurship and Winnerspitch took shape in 2012 as a consulting organization and 2014 as an interventionist. His organization has been focused on the singular problem solving in energy domain – rooftop solar(industrial, institutional, schools and residential) sharply focused on ESG mandates Co2 footprint reduction by providing agile intervention strategies: Going renewable means employing energy sources that are carbon neutral- focus on Solution Rooftop for energy hoggers - energy conservation visionaries- futurist users. Asset Management - ‘Internet of Things (IoT) or Industry 4.0 technologies that lower carbon footprints across assets burning fuel and helping optimizing Energy Consumption along with Energy Auditing Green off-grid EV charging stations The foundation is to work along with the client from problem identification to solution implementation, demonstrating the promised results. Including consulting partners, auditors, and implementation partners are how are organization develops a trusted partnership with any organization. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Surya Ghimire National Coordinator Surya Kumar Ghimire is currently serving at the executive level as Deputy General Manager at Baahrakhari Media, the publisher of www.baahrakhari.com , one of Nepal’s leading digital mainstream media outlets. With nearly two decades of experience in the media industry, he possesses strong interpersonal relations with top corporate leaders, business figures, and political personalities in Nepal. Alongside his leadership in media operations, Ghimire is well-versed in branding strategies and frequently offers insights into the evolving media landscape and its current challenges and opportunities. He also plays a key role in organizing Baahrakhari Golf, Nepal’s premium amateur golf tournament, which is a flagship annual event of Baahrakhari Media. The tournament recently concluded its successful eighth edition, with Ghimire contributing to its continued growth and prominence in Nepal’s sporting and corporate circles. In addition to his media career, Surya Kumar Ghimire is actively engaged in climate advocacy. He serves in a voluntary capacity as the National Coordinator for Climate Reality Project India & South Asia, an initiative founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. The project mobilizes leaders worldwide to promote urgent, just climate solutions and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Trained as a Climate Reality Leader in Brisbane, Australia, in 2019, Ghimire combines his environmental commitment with his extensive media background, having previously worked with reputed media houses like Himal Media, Karobar Daily, Republic Media (publisher of Nagarik Daily and Republica Daily), and Nayapatrika Daily. His multidimensional expertise makes him a respected voice in both media and climate discourse in Nepal. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Prajun Chapagain National Coordinator With a Master's in Environmental Management and prior experience as a research assistant, I'm positioned to contribute significantly to disaster risk reduction. My expertise lies in assessing environmental vulnerabilities, engaging communities, and developing evidence-based policies. Through research, I've honed skills in data analysis and trend identification, crucial for identifying at-risk areas and devising mitigation strategies. Moreover, my adept interpersonal communication allows me to effectively engage with communities, fostering collaboration and empowering them in disaster preparedness efforts. I bring a proactive approach to capacity building, where I aim to share knowledge and empower stakeholders in disaster-prone regions. By facilitating training programs and workshops, I can enhance skills in preparedness, response, and recovery, thus bolstering community resilience. Ultimately, I'm committed to leveraging my education, research background, and passion for environmental solutions to contribute to innovative strategies that mitigate risks and build resilience against climate-related disasters. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Bharti Chibber National Coordinator Sustainability Education Dr Bharti Chhibber is teaching in University of Delhi, India for more than seventeen years. She is a well-known academic, author, socio-political analyst, and an environmentalist working, extensively writing and speaking in India and abroad for many years in the field of international relations, foreign diplomacy, Sustainable Development Goals, gender, health issues, climate change, climate justice, refugees, environmental education, renewable energy, international environmental laws, waste management and biodiversity conservation. Dr Chhibber is a Climate Reality Leader and Honorary National Coordinator-Education for Environment Conservation and Sustainable Development at the Climate Reality Project India (TCPI). A meritorious scholar, Dr. Chhibber has pursued her B.A. Hons. and M.A. from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi and M.Phil. and Ph. D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, India. Prof Chhibber has more than 150 published books, research papers and articles in national and international journals and mass media to her credit. She has been honoured with international and national awards, has received fellowships, worked on projects, mentored scholars, and is regularly invited as a subject expert in electronic and print media interviews and discussions. She has also worked extensively with other organizations to create awareness and empower people on environmental, educational and gender issues. Further, Dr. Chhibber wrote and directed plays on ‘Environmental Conservation’ and 'Women Rights' which were staged by college students and received wide appreciation. In addition to conferences, Dr. Chhibber has organised several field events for educators, students and experts like sapling plantation drive, and have also contributed to waste paper recycling, herbal garden, and waste to compost projects. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Sumit Ramesh Arora National Coordinator Waste & Circular Economy Sumit R Arora is a Social Development Specialist with more than 15 years of experience working with the Government and Non-Government sectors. His areas of interest include Youth & Gender studies, Environment & Climate Change issues, Waste Management, Behaviour Change Management with core competency in the domain of Capacity Building, Institutional Strengthening, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Report Writing. Besides, he is a Doctorate in Sociology and has published a few research papers and articles in Journals of National and International Repute. He is a Certified Climate Reality Leader (CRL) under The Climate Reality Project, trained by Nobel Laureate and former US Vice President Mr. Al Gore at “The Climate Reality Leadership Corps”, training program held at New Delhi (India) in February 2015. He is also President of Chandigarh based Civil Society Organization named ‘Association of Professional Social Worker and Development Practitioners (APSWDP)’, an association with Special Consultative Status with UN-ECOSOC, UN-DGC, and UNESCO-MIL Alliance. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Raj Mohan National Coordinator Reforestation Mr. Raj has been in the forefront of technology start-ups since 1999 and has over two decades of experience in building successful businesses. He has founded by Sustainable Green Initiative Organisation. At SGI, the social-enterprise start-up, the roles he plays are similar to what he did when he was 27, except that this path is much more socially and emotionally full-filling and satisfying. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Dr. Pooja Chopra National Coordinator Biodiversity Pooja brings over two decades of extensive expertise spanning domains including biodiversity interpretation, community-based ecotourism, climate change education, social development & transformation coaching across both private and government sectors. She is Founder Director of Orlina Ventures Pvt. Ltd., dedicated to creating immersive and educational spaces that facilitate a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Holding a Ph.D. in Management from the esteemed Faculty of Management Studies at the University of Delhi, India, her research focus was dedicated to advancing the promotion of Ecotourism in India. Additionally, she boasts an MBA in Marketing and second master's degree in Forestry & Environment Management from Yale University, USA. In addition to being an entrepreneur since July 2005, her corporate repertoire encompasses training, brand promotion, market research, business development, and strategic marketing, demonstrating a proven track record in navigating diverse market landscapes. From the inception of ideas to their concrete implementation, Pooja adeptly steers projects towards success, leveraging her comprehensive skill set and profound industry knowledge. Her passion for sustainable practices and community engagement underscores her commitment to driving positive change within her field. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back G. Krishnakumar National Coordinator Just Transition He is an electrical engineer by education from NIT Calicut, having more than four decades of experience in industries, customer service and non-profit management. He got certified as energy auditor in 2006 & completed certifications in energy management and environment management systems, which introduced him to climate science. In 2015 he became a Climate Reality Leader at New Delhi. This training and exposure helped him to effectively organize many state, national and international workshops to disseminate sustainable energy related topics to different categories of audience – professionals, students , industry personnel and so on. In different capacities in Society of Energy Engineers and Managers (SEEM), he is instrumental in organizing international workshops in ‘hands on training in energy audit ‘ at JNPT, Mumbai in 2011 and another one on ‘"Evolving Energy Models in Emerging Economies-Post COP21’ at Ahmedabad in 2016. Both these events attracted international participation from about two dozen countries. Presently as General Secretary of SEEM, he have embarked on an ambitious project – ‘Decarbonization India Alliance (DIA) to accelerate India’s progress towards Net Zero goal of 2070.This envisages to bring on one platform, organizations which are required to reduce carbon emissions and those organizations and individuals who can facilitate emission reduction. This will catalyze the process of decarbonization to the benefit of all stakeholders, the Nation and the Planet. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Habiba Islam Shifat National Coordinator Habiba Islam Shifat is a political influencer, youth activist, and social change maker. She has worked with several public and private offices facilitating policy level changes directly improving lives of over 35,000 citizens living at her local constituency in Bangladesh. Her methods of collaboration with communities and tactics in meeting ground level obstacles, have always proved rewarding in achieving sustainable solutions towards project goals. Ms. Shifat joined CRP during 2016 through Manila Training and since then facilitating CR objectives with sheer competence. Alongside a loving mother, she is a practicing lawyer by profession. Post legal studies, she also post-graduated on Global Governance from a Welsh university. She is committed in making this world a better place for the generation next. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Shooha Tabil National Coordinator Shooha Tabil is a Climate Reality Project Leader, trained at Manilla, Philippines in 2016. Currently she is doing policy advocacy on renewable energy transition in Bangladesh. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link