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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

Ayman Elshkaki

Lifecycle analysis and circular production specialist, individual Consultant

• Ph.D. in Industrial Ecology at Leiden University. • Study and work experience: the Centre for Industrial Ecology of Yale University, the Centre of Environmental Policy of Imperial College London, the Institute of Environmental Sciences of Leiden University • professor at the Institute of…

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

Azka Ghaida

Air Quality and Climate Research Analyst I, WRI Indonesia

Azka Ghaida is the Air Quality and Climate Research Analyst I at WRI Indonesia. Her main role is to analyze air quality and climate data, provide analysis, and engage with climate stakeholders in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. She also contributes to identifying ways to help mitigate climate change…

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

Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan

Co-Founder and Partner, Infinite Sum Modelling LLC

Dr. Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan is an affiliate faculty member and senior economist with the School of Environmental and Forestry Sciences, University of Washington-Seattle. Furthermore, he co-founded Infinite Sum Modelling LLC, with offices in Canada, the USA, India, China, and Hong Kong, and…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Economics, Environment
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life on Land

Bart Édes

Director, Regional and Sustainable Development Department, ADB

Mr. Édes is a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and non-resident Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He specializes in the analysis of international development and trade policy issues, Asia's transformation, and major trends…

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Economics, Regional Cooperation and Integration
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Ben Furmage

Chief Executive Officer, Water Sensitive Cities Australia

Ben is the founding CEO of Water Sensitive Cities Australia, continuing his work from his time as CEO of the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities (CRCWSC), where he also served as the Chief Operating and Finance Officer. He leads multidisciplinary projects on water-sensitive city…

   Topic(s): Environment, Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life on Land

Ben StewartKoster

Senior Research Fellow, International Water Centre, Griffith University

Ben is a quantitative ecologist with expertise in statistical modelling for ecological applications. He works on basic and applied research in aquatic systems from local to global scales collaborating with researchers, managers and farmers on projects across Europe, Asia, the USA and Australia.…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Urban Development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi

Secretary-General, United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific

Dr. Bernadia is the first woman Secretary-General of UCLG’s regional section. She has been working in urban development and related fields for more than 15 years. Beginning her career at Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and afterward CITYNET in Yokohama, Dr. Bernadia is also a visiting…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Governance and Public Sector Management, Urban Development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals