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 Seema Bali National Coordinator Sustainability Education Seema Bali is the Vice Principal at St. Mary’s School, Dwarka, New Delhi, where she has served since 2009. With a career spanning over three decades, she also heads the Science Department and is a key member of the School Management Committee. Seema’s expertise lies in curriculum development, having collaborated with NCERT on the “Development of Training Package in Biology at Higher Secondary Stage” and edited the "Eureka Plus-Science Series" for Classes 1-8. She has been instrumental in faculty development, coordinating training sessions, and class observations. Seema is also the Deputy Superintendent for CBSE board exams since 2004 and plays a crucial role in the inclusion of Children with Special Needs (CWSN). Her contributions extend beyond academics; she has mentored students in eco-friendly initiatives, earning numerous awards, including the "Best Practice Innovation" Award from the School of Educators Global Education Awards, and the “Innovation and Successful Implementation” Award from TERI and TETRA PAK. She has also trained students to represent India at international forums, such as the Children’s World Summit on Environment in Japan. Seema is a recognized figure in sustainability education, having authored and presented “Sustainability Education through the Lens of a School” at the International Conference on Sustainability Education. She has represented India at the NCD Alliance workshop in Geneva and is a Master Trainer for the "Happy School Curriculum" with CBSE. Seema’s work embodies her commitment to integrating environmental consciousness and sustainable practices into the educational landscape. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Fawzia Tarannum National Coordinator Water Conservation Ms. Fawzia is the Programme Coordinator in the Coca-Cola Department of Regional Water Studies at the TERI School of Advanced Studies. She is an interdisciplinary water professional with 20+ years of experience in project management, teaching and training. She is an Electrical Engineer with Diploma in Management and her PhD is in Participatory Water Management. She was also awarded the Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship by the US State Department. She has also done short assignment on professional affiliation in Water and Ocean Governance Department at UNDP in New York City. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Phurpa Lama Country Coordinator Phurpa Lama is from Nepal, a dedicated climate activist and educator hailing from Nepal, boasting over 13 years of expertise in addressing climate change issues. His journey began in Denmark, where he was selected to attend the come2gether Climate Ambassador Conference in 2009. Further enhancing his knowledge, he earned a degree in Crossing Borders Global Studies from Krogerup Hojskole in Denmark, focusing on environmental sustainability, climate change, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Between 2012 and 2015, he served as a Resource Person at the NEFIN Climate Change Partnership Program in Nepal. In 2013, he underwent training by former US Vice President Al Gore and officially became a Climate Reality Leader for the Climate Reality Project. His commitment extended to numerous performances on climate change in isolated Nepalese villages, accompanied by over two dozen training sessions on climate change and REDD+ issues for various Indigenous Peoples organizations. His efforts aimed to empower communities with knowledge about the climate crisis, fostering meaningful actions for change. Notably, he initiated the "Light Up A Life For A Better Nepal" project after the devastating earthquake in 2015. This project, launched shortly thereafter, focused on supplying solar power lamps to villages devoid of electricity, concurrently raising awareness about the harmful impact of petrol-powered lamps. The primary objective is to introduce solar systems to hundreds of homes currently without electricity, replacing fossil fuel-based lighting systems in Nepal's remote mountain villages with sustainable alternatives. His advocacy extends globally, as he mentored during Climate Reality Leadership Corps events held in New Delhi, Florida, Philippines, and Pittsburgh. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

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 Md. Shakhawat Chowdhury National Coordinator Md. Shakhawat Chowdhury is a veteran activist with over 17 years of experience in environmental protection, research programs and policy advising. His major area of expertise includes communication with class stakeholders, partnering with peer organizations, catering common interests and swiftly executing project objectives. He made notable contribution in base line data collection and supporting paramount scientific researches on micro plastic and marine debris in past decades. He partnered with Climate Reality during March 2016 and passionately facilitating CR movement in Bangladesh and neighboring region since then. Mr. Chowdhury is a lawyer by profession and tenured at an international law firm mostly advising and assisting cross border transactions and investments, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory and revenue, compliance and managements, managing energy and resources, power generation and supply businesses. He complements Environmental, Social and Governance - ESG in his own work and promotes among other legal practitioners. He was taught Environmental and Climate Change Laws at University of Cardiff. 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 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 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 Md. Nayeem Hossin Khan National Coordinator Md. Nayeem Hossain Khan, hailing from Bangladesh, holds a Master's Degree in Soil Science from Soil, Water and Environment Discipline of Khulna University and a Bachelor's Degree in Soil Science from the National University of Bangladesh. He is the founder of EnvoEdu, an environmental education organization, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and sustainability. With a versatile skill set encompassing leadership, communication, and computer proficiency, he has actively engaged in over 10 social development organizations. Nayeem has showcased his leadership abilities as President of the Bangladesh Soil Club and in roles such as Divisional Coordinator at SERAC-Bangladesh NGO. His national and regional coordination experience includes serving as National Coordinator for the Termite Society and Chief Coordinator for 64D Initiatives. Moreover, he has advocated for youth engagement as a member of Global Platform Bangladesh. Nayeem's diverse training includes workshops on research, data analysis, tourism, and gender equity in climate change. His expertise spans climate change impacts on coastal areas, disaster management, land management, and environmental law. With a track record of effective planning, coordination, and project management, Nayeem Khan is poised to make significant contributions to environmental and social initiatives. Share Profile Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link

Back Pradeep Bhattarai National Coordinator A graduate in Environment Management, Mr. Pradeep Bhattarai has spent a decade in environment management, climate justice and sustainable development. He is a dedicated and highly inspired environmental professional and sustainability practitioner. He has rich experience working on climate education and awareness in South Asia. He has been following the national climate policies and UNFCCC negotiations for several years. He holds a master’s degree in Environment Management and has also completed Cornell Climate Online Fellowship by Cornel University, USA. He was awarded as a grantee of the Joke Waller-Hunter in 2018. Pradeep led various projects at Prakriti Resource Center for more than six and a half years. He has also served as a Network Coordinator at Nepalese Youth for Climate Action (NYCA). Being a mentor at Care About Climate, he supported educating young people from the global south on climate change negotiations. He has rich experience working across South Asia and the global south with different networks, especially on technical capacity building of young people on climate change. He is a highly active and passionate climate change specialist, who possesses analytical thinking and innovative skills in developing ideas and solutions to improve environmental sustainability and climate actions. 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