Nikita Mishra
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Summary
Environmental professional with about 3 years of experience in wetland conservation, carbon credits and offsetting, Eco-Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR), and Nature-Based Solutions (NbS). Skilled in supporting sustainability projects, conducting science-based research on wetland management using remote sensing, and working with multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in collaborating with stakeholders at national and international levels to advance conservation efforts. Proficient in environmental assessments, geospatial tools (GIS, remote sensing), and wetland management with practical fieldwork experience across diverse ecosystems in India.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Technical Officer
Wetlands International South Asia
07.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the State of Indian Wetlands (SOIW) project, analyzing 10,000+ wetland data points to provide a comprehensive assessment of wetland status, trends, and threats, serving as a baseline for national policy.
- Incorporated wetlands as Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in District Disaster Management Plans (DDMPs) to enhance climate resilience and disaster risk reduction.
- Developed a spatial framework for identifying key wetland sites for Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) under the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) to strengthen wetland resilience.
- Co-led the Wetlands for Resilience (W4R) international community of practice, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration on wetland implementation and impact assessment worldwide.
- Developed community-led Integrated Management Plans (IMPs) for high altitude wetlands and Ramsar sites, integrating biodiversity conservation, hydrology management, and climate adaptation to enhance ecological resilience.
- Collaborated with local communities, disaster management authorities, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to strengthen wetland governance and policy integration.
- Conducted ecological and hydrological field assessments across Odisha, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Bangladesh, focusing on peatlands, biodiversity monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and ground-truthing.
- Established Wetland Learning Centres in schools across multiple regions to engage and empower youth in wetland conservation efforts.
- Led a 5-member team for the SOIW project while working closely with multidisciplinary teams on various initiatives.
- Led socio-ecological profiling and youth engagement under the TATA Wetlands & Winged Voyagers programme across four landscapes.
- Integrated wetlands as Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) into District Disaster Management Plans (DDMPs) to enhance climate resilience and disaster risk reduction.
- Developed a spatial framework for identifying Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) under the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
- Applied RAWES and ESSVA frameworks for ecosystem service valuation, governance diagnostics, and institutional mapping.
- Engaged with MoEFCC, GIZ-IKI, SIDA, and WASH partners for mainstreaming NbS and Eco-DRR practices in wetland resilience.
- Strengthened small wetlands learning frameworks, linking field knowledge with community-led stewardship.
- Established Wetland Learning Centres in schools of 4 states in India to build youth stewardship for wetland conservation.
Senior Executive – Climate & Nature-Based Solutions
Climetrek Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported international NbS, ARR, and Blue Carbon initiatives through geospatial analysis and safeguard documentation.
- Led project documentation and developed environmental and social safeguards to ensure sustainability and compliance with best practices.
- Utilized remote sensing and GIS for geospatial monitoring, assessing sustainability metrics in Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), Carbon Offsetting, and Carbon Credits projects.
- Ensured alignment with carbon market frameworks, including Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Global Carbon Council (GCC), Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), and Gold Standard (GS), integrating principles of Net Zero and ESG compliance.
- Conducted assessments and supported implementation of VM47, AR ACM003 methodology, focusing on Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) projects in Ghana to enhance carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration.
- Supported blue carbon initiatives, including mangrove restoration projects, to enhance coastal resilience, carbon storage, and biodiversity conservation.
- Contributed to projects under the Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards, ensuring holistic sustainability benefits across climate mitigation, ecosystem services, and community engagement.
Education
Master of Environmental Sciences - Dissertation (BHU, IESD, Remote Sensing Lab): Monitoring of Crop Chlorophyll Content Using Machine Learning Techniques Through Multispectral (UAV) And Hyperspectral Datasets
Banasthali Vidyapith
Rajasthan, India01.2022
Bachelor of Life Sciences -
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University
01.2019
Technical Skills
- Remote Sensing: Multispectral & hyperspectral preprocessing, radiometric correction, vegetation
and water index computation (NDVI, NDWI, EVI), and time-series analysis for wetland health
assessment using platforms like Google Earth Engine (GEE), QGIS, ArcGIS, ENVI, Pix4D, GPS-based
surveys, UAV mapping - Machine Learning: RF & SVM models for vegetation parameter retrieval and spectral diagnostics
through Python, R, Excel-based statistical analysis, ML (RF, SVM), hyperspectral data interpretation - Field Ecology: Ecological sampling through quadrat and transect surveys, peatland profiling,
stakeholder interviews, and GPS-based ground-truthing for accuracy assessment of remote-sensing
outputs. - Environmental Assessment: RAWES, ESSVA, METT, 4R, HVCA, EIA frameworks; water quality and
carbon flux analysis.
Certification
- Nature-Based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNEP & PEDRR, 2024
- Water-Related Disaster Risk Reduction, IIT Roorkee & NIDM, 2024
- Geospatial Technology & Process Models, IIRS, 2022
- Geoprocessing using Python, IIRS Outreach Programme, 2022
- Climate Data Hackathon, UNDP India & Govt. of Telangana, 2022
Publications
- Recognising Wetlands as OECMs in India: A Spatial Assessment and Policy Roadmap, 2025
- Integrated Management Plan of Glaw Lake, 2025
- Integrated Management Plan of Khajjiar Lake, 2025
- Identification and Conservation of Important Wetlands along the Central Asian Flyway around Tata Motors Limited Facilities, 2024-2025
- Tracking Wetlands in India using Wetlands Extent Index, 2024
- Wetlands for Resilience (W4R) Initiative India Inception Report Wetlands for Resilience in Mahanadi Delta: Thriving Sustainable Wetlands, Resilient Communities and Economies, 2023-24
- Soil properties using hyperspectral measurements: Present status and challenges, Mishra, N., Yadav, R., Singh, P., Srivastava, P. K., Pandey, A., & Pandey, P. C., 2022, In D. F. D. S. Fuzzo, D. Triantakonstantis, J. A. F. Filho, P. K. Srivastava, & S. Lamine (Eds.), Earth Observation for Monitoring and Modelling Land Use (pp. 1–25). Elsevier.
Global Engagements
- UNITAR Global Youth Summit (UN Geneva), Delegate, Peace & SDG Track, 2025
- World Water Week (SIWI), Youth Water Leadership Programme, 2025
- UNFCCC YOUNGO Biodiversity Academy, Nature Working Group Member, 2025
- EU WILDCARD Rewilding Forum, Participant, 2025
- FAO UN Green Cities Technical Session, Participant, 2025
- Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN), Volunteer, 2025
Timeline
Junior Technical Officer
Wetlands International South Asia
07.2023 - Current
Senior Executive – Climate & Nature-Based Solutions
Climetrek Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Environmental Sciences - Dissertation (BHU, IESD, Remote Sensing Lab): Monitoring of Crop Chlorophyll Content Using Machine Learning Techniques Through Multispectral (UAV) And Hyperspectral Datasets
Banasthali Vidyapith
Bachelor of Life Sciences -
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University