Mr. Shubhra Chanda

Nationality: Bangladesh

Institution: Engineering Resources International ERI (Ltd.)

Bio:

Mr. Shubhra Chanda is a climate change specialist with over 10 years of experience dedicated to advancing adaptation and mitigation strategies across various sectors. He has developed and implemented strategies that emphasize water and energy efficiency, GHG emissions reduction, and optimizing textile wet processes. His work aligns with the National Adaptation Plan, integrating water and wastewater management to enhance resilience against climate risks.
Career highlights include leading the FWD>ENV initiative by BESTSELLER across 80 factories in South Asia and spearheading decarbonization programs with Primark and DB Schenker.
As a certified Lead Trainer for the CAT program by UNFCCC, Mr. Shubhra has conducted training for over 130 organizations in Bangladesh and Pakistan, focusing on mitigation and adaptation strategies such as managing heatwaves, sea-level rise, and water security.
He is a Certified Energy Manager from the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) and has collaborated on the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) projects. Currently, he acts as an advisor and technical expert on adaptation policy for various fashion brands, government agencies, and stakeholders.

Relevant skills on climate change adaptation:

Climate Risk Assessment, Decarbonization, Sustainability Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy Integration, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Policy Analysis, Sustainable Resource Management, Carbon Foot printing, Climate Finance, Adaptation Planning, Climate Modeling, Water Resource Management, Climate Communication, Community-Based Adaptation.