I am a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of International Relations and Governance Studies, Shiv Nadar University, India. I have studied international relations, political science, and economics in my college. I am currently devoted to my thesis titled ‘Thawing Politics: Himalayan International Relations, Glacier Knowledge Industry, and Glacial Identities’. It is an exploration of knowledge politics of climate change and the political ecology of Himalayan glaciers. My methodological framework is borrowed from existing approaches in science and technology studies, international relations, and political ecology. My areas of interest are environmental governance in South Asia (specifically the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region), environmental politics in India, and environmental philosophy. With a deep-seated commitment to the ecological and cultural preservation of the Himalayan society, I am devoted to generating knowledge for the benefit of the South Asian subcontinent, and for glacier preservation, of which my thesis is a starting point.
Apart from my thesis work, I am also actively involved in civil society space through a non-profit organisation- ‘The ClimAct Initiative’. We work towards delivering accessible, practical, and action-oriented climate education to the young people in India.
I pursue trekking, traveling, and running as my hobbies. I am also a trained singer in hindustani classic music and in playing the harmonium.
At the Earth System Governance forum, I am looking forward to networking, learning, and contributing to their various initiatives and activities.