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

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Back Nawar Nasar Khan National Coordinator Nawar Nasar Khan is an environmental science graduate with a profound commitment to environmental conservation. She is currently working as a Research Associate at Swisscontact-Bangladesh, with the focus of addressing the skills development, environmental, and social compliance needs of the RMG (Ready-Made Garments) sector. Driven by her passion for sustainability, she has co-founded 'Green and Beyond Mag,' a digital media platform that harnesses the power of storytelling to promote climate optimism and sustainable living. In her early career at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) - in Bangladesh, Nawar designed a weather-based digital advisory for livestock and poultry, featured in the digital app 'Agvisely' dedicated for farmers' in Bangladesh. Her research further extends to sustainable aquaculture, where she and her team conducted a wet lab project identifying a herbal alternative to toxic antibiotics for sustainable aquaculture. Back in 2022, Nawar was the President of the Green Planet Club at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), where she actively empowered and educated young minds towards climate action for a greener future. She has also gained significant experience in the field of freshwater and community conservation through her work with organizations such as the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy. 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 Anshita National Coordinator Communications She has completed her post graduate diploma in journalism from Asian College of Journalism in Chennai in 2019. Currently, she covers the animation, VFX, gaming and comics industry as a senior reporter and copy editor. She got trained as a Climate Reality Leader in 2021; and has worked with the India team on creating videos on the Green Campus Program. She is deeply interested in climate change and environment, mostly reading about the topics and preaching sustainability to friends, family, colleagues, anyone and everyone. She is a board game enthusiast, loves fiction, and practices composting. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Rituraj Phukan National Coordinator Biodiversity Rituraj Phukan is an author, TEDx Speaker, adventurer, climate activist and naturalist based out of Assam. He is the Founder of the Indigenous People’s Climate Justice Forum, Convenor of the Mahabahu Climate Forum, a Co-Founder of Smily Academy, a Director of Healthy Climate Initiative, and a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Rituraj has been an invited speaker at several UN Climate Conferences (SB52, COP26, COP27, COP28, COP29) and UNCCD COP16. He was also a delegate to the first meeting of the new Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity related to Indigenous People and Local Communities that took place in Panama City last year. He was a speaker at the inaugural Indigenous Food Policy Summit hosted by the New York Hunter College recently and featired during the Right Here, Right Now Global Youth Climate Summit, hosted by the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford last year. Rituraj is the author of two books - “Everyday Climate Action: A Handbook for Gen Z” and “Climate Justice 101: Empowering Community Leadership.” The later has also been translated and published in Assamese. Rituraj has conceived and executed projects leading to the greening of barren sandbars and degraded areas in different locations of Assam, with over 2.7 million saplings/cuttings planted and nurtured to trees, under the guidance of Padma Shree Jadav Payeng, the Forest Man of India. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

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Back Nikhil Kamath National Coordinator Communications Nikhil Kamath is a Brand & Content Strategist working with small businesses to enable them to expand their digital presence and generate leads. Being a storyteller at heart, he has been documenting his food and travel escapades on his blog, 'The Salt and Pepper Food Guide', for over a decade, which inspired him to publish his first novel, 'It Was You...Always'. He has also co-authored the poetry anthology 'Dastaan-e-Kalam'. He trained as a Climate Reality Leader during the August 2020 Virtual Global Training and was also a part of the Climate Ambassadors Cohort at the Global Youth Climate Network (GYCN). Nikhil started his journey as an Educator in 2018 and has since mentored 5000+ school and college students on topics such as Entrepreneurship, Climate Action & Sustainability. Content Writing and Storytelling. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Sathya Natarajan National Coordinator Urban Spaces A Passionate national Volunteer and an Environment foot soldier with more than two decades of Leadership experience & customer service attitude. Having led a corporate life of 15 yrs. in night shift, helped him do social service in the day. Worked & partnered over sixty NGOs & social groups for various causes, he brings in variety of people management, organization, strategic skills towards meeting & satisfying social objectives through the eyes of company's vision, community & employee volunteering. A core committee member of Swachh Pune Swachh Bharat that promotes clean, hygiene & safe environment, Area Sabha Association of Pune that aims to preserve & protect green cover for Pune. He has spearheaded individual campaigns in promoting advocacy around Maharashtra Trees Preservation & Protection Act of 1975 with more than 100 talk shows, plantation drives. Championing Single page tree Act for common citizen, had also prepared the First Urban Tree manifesto during elections. At an individual level, he promotes the dignity of labour through red dot campaigns for safe disposal of menstrual waste which reach households of Pune as well Andhra Pradesh Model villages through UNICEF sponsored Programs. Apart from Environment programs, he is also a “Human Library” book, an Copenhagen initiative to open conversation & break prejudice. His latest initiative is to reach more schools on Tree Act & Safe, and Hygienic Environment. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Prafulla Kumar Dhal National Coordinator Climate Disaster and Livelihood Mr. Prafulla Kumar Dhal is a well-known strategist and specialist on pubic polices in India spanning over 25 years. He is the General Manager & State Head, CSR of JK Group of companies in Odisha. He served as Sr. Consultant with E&Y for government advisory section. He led World Bank mission in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana for AP Municipal Development Project (APDMP) to suggest reforms in municipal governance. He authored a number of research documents for agencies like UNDP, USAID (FIRE (D), UNFPA, Development Alternatives, IUCN, VV NLI, NIEPUA, ICCW and others. Mr Dhal is especially keen in developing strategies for youth employments in non-conventional areas. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Sushila Regmi Adhikari National Coordinator Sushila Regmi Adhikari has 13+ years of extensive working experience in multiple sectors, from government to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academia, and the development sector. She is a seasoned environmentalist with academic credentials in environmental science and law with a specialization in environmental law. Highly motivated and committed to environment conservation and sustainable development. As she worked in diverse arena she holds good knowledge and a multifaceted perspective to her advocacy efforts. Her experience in solid waste management involving youth and communities together, putting new aspects and approaches in it was exceptional which was also appreciated by the communities as well as the MoFAGA and DIFID by offering the best performance award. She has collaborated with inter/national agencies, government, NGOs, and other stakeholders to develop and initiate innovative ideas to addressing solid waste management issues. She has the verge of knowledge and exposure in policy crafting, program designing, and facilitating training/workshops. Holding a deep sense of responsibility toward Mother Earth and future generations, Sushila inspires others to join her, to traverse towards a more sustainable and habitable world. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link