Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 30 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned professional in the environmental and development sectors. Key qualifications include expertise in climate change, environmental impact assessments, and sustainable development. Proficient in GIS/RS tools, statistical data analysis, and decision support tools, the expert has led international projects, such as the Climate Change Adaptation Project in Afghanistan. Previously held leadership roles, including CEO and Operations Director, successfully implementing projects like 'Good Stoves and Biochar Communities', enhancing rural livelihoods and reducing greenhouse gases. Responsibilities have included improving adaptive capacities in agriculture and water sectors across multiple regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations such as GEF/UNDP, JICA, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy. Project experience includes implementation and technical assistance for climate change adaptation projects in Afghanistan, ecological improvement projects in India, and the ClimaAdapt Project in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. These initiatives focused on agriculture, environmental management, and water resource efficiency, conducted at regional and national levels.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors such as energy, environment, natural resource management, poverty reduction, agriculture, and disaster reduction. Responsibilities have included roles such as Climate Change Specialist, Consultant, and Geo-ecologist Expert. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses digitalization in agriculture and infrastructure in rural development. Geographic experience includes regional and country-specific initiatives in India and Afghanistan, focusing on climate change adaptation, environmental impact assessment, and sustainable development practices. Extensive involvement in India since 1995 and Afghanistan since 2016 has provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in the Indian states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is fluent in English and Hindi, with excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. Additionally, they have intermediate proficiency in French, used in both reading and writing contexts. These language skills have been utilized in international projects, contributing to effective communication within multilingual teams. The expert holds a PhD in Environmental Impact Assessment from Kakatiya University, India, completed in 1999. Additionally, they earned a Master of Science in Geography from Osmania University, India, in 1995, and a Master of Science in Applied Geology from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, India, in 1993.