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Aruna Wanniachchi

Former Senior Energy Specialist , ADB

Dr. Aruna Kumuduni Wanniachchi was the Head of the Project Administration Unit of the Southeast Asia Energy Division of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Dr. Wanniachchi supported ADB’s energy sector operations in Southeast Asia and the GMS Regional Power Trade Coordination Committee…

   Topic(s): Energy
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Arvind Kumar

Director, South Asia Regional Centre, International Rice Research Institute, India

Arvind is a fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences since 2015. As a senior scientist and plant breeder at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), he brings with him over 25 years of work experience in the agriculture sector including his current role as the Director of…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Ary Sudijanto

Director for Environmental Impact Prevention of Business and Activity, Directorate General for Forestry and Environmental Planning, Government of Indonesia

Sudijanto has worked in the Ministry since 2008. He obtained his Master of Science in Engineering, Environmental Engineering in 2001 at the University of Michigan, College of Engineering, and his undergraduate degree at the Jurusan Teknik Lingkungan ITS in Indonesia.

   Topic(s): Environment
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action

Asa Sajise

Professor, UPLB, Philippines

Asa is a professor at the Department of Economics of the University of the Philippines (UP) Los Baños, where he has been teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in microeconomic theory and environmental economics since 2003. He is also part of the executive committee and a co-regional director…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Urban Development
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Asha Rajvanshi

Environmental Expert and a Former Head, Environmental Impact Assessment Cell at Wildlife Institute of India

Dr. AshaRajvanshi is an Environmental expert and a former head of the Environmental Impact Assessment Cell at Wildlife Institute of India. She has over three decades of professional standing as a teacher, trainer, researcher and impact assessment practitioner. She has played the lead role in…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Environment
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life on Land

Ashish Dhawan

Founder and Chairperson , Central Square Foundation

Ashish Dhawan is one of India’s leading philanthropists and a key voice for system reform in the country. Ashish is the Founder and CEO of Central Square Foundation (CSF) with the mission to improve the quality of school education for all students (especially from low-income communities) through…

   Topic(s): Capacity Development, Education, ICT
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Ashley Ng

Director of Client Solutions, Xylem

Ashley is presently serving as the Director of Client Solutions at Xylem leading the planning and execution of end-to-end business strategy for Xylem’s Vue platform of digital water solutions in emerging markets. Prior to his present appointment, he had served as a Client Solutions Architect…

   Topic(s): Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Ashwani Kumar Upmanyu

Retired Chief Engineer and Project Director, Madhya Pradesh Water Resources Department (India)

Mr. A K Upmanyu started his career as a civil engineer in MPWRD in 1983. Initially, he worked on Kolar Multipurpose Project and rehabilitation works on Kaketo & Tigra Dams in Gwalior. He then worked with World bank & MPWSRP to successfully complete SWARA, SWARATeC buildings- the first with…

   Topic(s): Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Asri Indiyani

Sub-coordinator for Domestic Wastewater & Drainage Planning, Directorate for Environmental Sanitation Development, Ministry of Public Works and Housing

As the Sub-coordinator for Domestic Wastewater and Drainage Planning, Asri Indiyani’s responsibilities include the formulation of strategies and policies on wastewater; data processing, and management of wastewater infrastructure; evaluation of planning documents before implementation in 34…

   Topic(s): Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Astik Kumar Pandey

Commissioner and Administrator, Aurangabad Municipal Corporation

Astik Kumar has a wide-ranging experience as Civil Servant both in the State of Uttar Pradesh & Maharashtra, Government of INDIA; and in organizing presentations, preparing facility reports, and maintaining the utmost confidentiality. He has a PhD in Technology Medieval India, UGC/ JRF-NET…

   Topic(s): Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities