Dr. R. Hrishikesh Mahadev is a certified Climate Risk Professional, Chartered Geographer, and Chartered Engineer with over 20 years of experience in environment and climate change. The expert has significant expertise in leading projects focused on sustainable urban, agricultural, water, and industrial development, utilizing GIS and remote sensing along with project management and monitoring techniques. With a proven track record in collaborating with international funding organizations, the expert has spearheaded major initiatives with GIZ, BMZ, and various ministries, delivering measurable impacts in climate-resilient land use planning and circular economies for waste management.

Leadership roles have included managing large teams of experts and coordinating complex, cross-sectoral projects across India, Nepal, Germany, Indonesia, and South Africa. The expert's achievements include developing strategies for low-carbon industrial areas and implementing participatory approaches in infrastructure projects.

Proficient in tools such as ARC GIS, QGIS, and Python, the expert has deep technical knowledge in climate risk assessment, mitigation planning, sustainability reporting, and more. Notable accomplishments include over 400 climate risk analyses for industrial areas and securing significant funding for disaster-resilient industrial projects. These efforts have earned the expert recognition and inclusion as a chartered member in prestigious geographical and engineering societies, contributing extensively to policy development and capacity building internationally.