Honoured to join the Advisory Board of the Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP) - an institution founded by some of India’s most visionary industrial houses: the Tata, Birla, Bajaj & Godrej. I am deeply humbled to find myself among such distinguished professionals,

What an inspiring session it was at the @cdri_world Pavilion at @Cop30noBrasil ! I had the opportunity to chair a two-part dialogue on how nations can hard-wire disaster-resilient infrastructure into their adaptation strategies. We opened with a fireside exchange with

Those at #COP30 , join us at the @cdri_world Pavilion in Blue Zone, where I will be joined by global leaders to unpack how countries can hard-wire #resilience into national planning, #financing, & #development. Together, we will examine how nations are advancing

On the sidelines of #COP30, @orfonline in partnership with @PlataformaCIPO & @NRDC hosted a panel on subnational leadership for climate-resilient cities, focusing on cooling, cooperation & just transitions. Follow the thread for key insights 👇

At #COP30, delighted to have chaired a high-impact #UNFCCC side event — bringing together leaders shaping resilience across #food, #water, #energy & market systems in the #GlobalSouth . Jointly organised by @orfonline, @NRDC & @SolidaridadNet, our core message was clear:

Moderated a powerful roundtable at #COP30 on Subnational Pathways for Climate-Resilient Cities — with leaders from #Brazil, #India & global networks. From cooling solutions to governance reforms, one message stood out: #Cities are on the frontlines, and cooperation is our

. @orfonline has touched down in #Belem!   We’re off to a strong start with a packed week ahead, bringing ORF’s insights on #climate diplomacy, #resilience, just transitions & AI innovations across the #COP30 Brazil Action Agenda.   🤝 Excited to connect with many of you on the

After 30 hours of flying from #India to #Brazil, the fatigue disappeared the moment #Amazonia came into view. Few sights capture both the scale of what’s at stake and the urgency of why we’re at #COP30 quite like this rainforest — a global climate stabiliser, a biodiversity

As world leaders meet in #Belém for #COP30, the #Paris promise faces its greatest test. Ten years on, ambition must turn to action, pledges to proof. The decade ahead will decide whether we deliver or drift: @Aparna_R1

A decade since Paris, the question isn’t what we promised—it’s what we’ve delivered. My latest for @orfonline opens a curated essay series “Expectations from #COP30 — A Decade Since Paris,” exploring what #Belém must achieve to turn ambition into action. 🔗 Read critical

Joined @DDNewslive to discuss #COP30 in Brazil 🇧🇷 — a crucial moment to move from process to progress. With #India reaching 50% non-fossil capacity ahead of time and pushing for equitable climate finance, this #COP must deliver ambition backed by action. Watch the full

In our ongoing work on subnational #transitions , one enabler that consistently stands out is the role of “political will.” In #Jhansi, we saw this in action. Delighted to meet the Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly, #Jhansi (Sadar) @ravisharma_mla ahead of the

In preparation for @orfonline #ViksitJhansi2047 convening, delighted to be hosted by Memeber of Legislative Council & Former Mayor, @RamteerthSingh1 . It’s truly refreshing to witness the strong support and enthusiasm from local governance leaders towards building a resilient and

Not your usual co-working space from #VandeBharat for project #ViksitBharat #bundelkhand @Tso_mah @suyashssd @radhey_wadhwa

Delighted to have spoken at the Climate Workforce Summit in #Mumbai by @EnvDefenseFund & @AshokaUniv — a powerful dialogue on shaping India’s green workforce. I spoke on the subnational dimension — how state & city governments can enable a climate-ready workforce by aligning

Between the hustle and the hassle — finding focus amidst #Mumbai’s rain and rush. ☕💻

Looking forward to speaking at the #ClimateWorkforceSummit in #Mumbai by @EnvDefenseFund & @AshokaUniv tomorrow — on how #India‘s states & cities can drive #GreenJobs and build subnational capacity for an inclusive, future-ready climate workforce. #ClimateAction #JustTransition

In #Dubai, @orf_middleeast hosted the Global Climate & Energy Meeting, bringing together colleagues from @orfonline and @orf_america. It was exciting two days of rigorous deep dives to align research and programs on #EnergyGeopolitics, #ClimateFinance, #Decarbonisation &

Torrential rains are turning our #cities into floodplains. The private sector can—and must—be a part of the solution. My latest piece for today’s @htTweets on how corporate India can help build #flood-resilient #cities. 🔗 https://t.co/bQ51ohU9Bn

#Opinion | Urban centres that power India’s economy are now routinely drowning under their own weight — victims of poor planning and climate complacency @Aparna_R1 ✍️ Read more about it:

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to @samirsaran 🎉✨ Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated @orfonline turning 36. Rare are those whose own journey of growth is so deeply interwoven with the growth of an institution. With @samirsaran , it’s exactly that — every year he adds,