SAI KISHORE NELLORE
Nature Based Solutions And Climate Finance
Hyderabad
Summary
Manage a cross-functional team of experts (GIS, statisticians, foresters, plantation managers) to implement agro-forestry and nature-based solutions projects and maintain coordination with international clients like World Bank, UNDP, Global Environment Facility and Rabobank Managed and delivered projects valued at over USD 10 million for different clients. More than 10+ years of experience in reforestation, agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, sustainable development, AFOLU, climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
VEDA Climate Change Solutions Ltd & Socio
Hyderabad
06.2011 - Current
- Implemented the first project in Asia to deliver emission reductions to world bank’s Bio Carbon Fund from a PPP project under CDM A/R (UNFCCC Reg No
- 4531)
- Delivered over 150,000 carbon credits to World Bank and Industry partner (JK Paper mills)
- Completed the validation of a Plan Vivo project under Acorn Framework to deliver carbon credits to Microsoft across 3 different eco-regions with over 10,000 farmers through Rabobank
Head of Research
Sustainable India Finance Facility, SIFF
Guntur
06.2019 - Current
- Managed the research unit and facilitate research of over 15 research fellows in measuring the impacts of regenerative agriculture (AP Community Natural Farming)
- Planned the implementation of a USD 60M GEF project on landscape-based approach for restoration with Rainforest Alliance
Principal Assistant Director
Blockchain & Climate Institute
London
08.2019 - Current
- Direct the Fellowship Scheme Bureau (FSB) and create enabling environment in different regions for adoption of emerging technologies in addressing climate change with over 12 senior fellows in 8 different sectors
- Coordinate and implement blockchain based solutions in diverse projects and programs in developing countries; 3 reports generated for Fiji, renewable energy in global south and Palm oil supply chains traceability
Technical Expert/Reviewer
EPIC Sustainability
Bengaluru
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Guided a team of 5 validation experts on GHG auditing under 3 different standards of CDM, VCS, Gold Standard around AFOLU projects
- Reviewed the validation/verification documents for 2 REDD+ projects in South American continent covering over 5 million hectares of amazon forest land in para region
Consultant
Ultra Power Projects Private Limited
Hyderabad
01.2013 - 03.2019
- Facilitated validation / registration of Gold Standard waste to energy project for a 7.5 MW RE plant
- Completed two verification cycles and release of carbon revenues to the project developer with over 140,000 ERs issued per year
International Consultant
Royal Government of Bhutan
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Thimpu, Bhutan
- Developed the ProDoc for Third National Communication and Biennial Update Report for Royal Government of Bhutan (RGOB)
- Conducted self-assessment exercise and formulated ProDoc with stakeholder consultations from different ministries of RGOB in Thimpu, Bhutan
International Consultant
United Nations Development Program
Baku
09.2014 - 03.2016
- Quantified the carbon sequestration in Greater Caucasus landscape covering both forest and pasture lands (GEF Project) measuring over 500,000 ha of forest and grasslands
- Professional and technical support for carbon stock estimation under 5 different carbon pools
Adjunct Faculty
GITAM University
Visakhapatnam
07.2012 - 03.2015
- Faculty of Environmental Education program for undergraduate and post-graduate students
- Trained more than 300 students on latest developments in climate change mitigation and adaptation domain
Administrator
Concentrix India Services
Bengaluru
03.2007 - 12.2009
- Supervised the built environment and facilities for a facility of over 1,500 employees
- General administration functions of facility maintenance, security, and general administration with over 300 personnel in support services
Senior Technical Support Associate
Dell International Services
Bengaluru
06.2006 - 03.2007
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware/software related issues for corporate clients in North American region
Non-Commissioned Officer
Indian Air Force
08.1993 - 05.2006
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of air traffic and crash fire-fighting operations.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies for the Aero India air shows.
Education
PhD - Environmental Sciences
Universidad Azteca And Universidad Central De Nicaragua On Payment For Ecosystem Services Through Blockchain And FinTech
Online 06.2018 - 12.2023
MBA - International Management
University of Wales, Abersywth
Wales, United Kingdom 12.2009 - 03.2011
Skills
Program and project managementundefined
Publications
Governing Carbon Markets with Distributed Ledger Technology, Cambridge University Press, September 2022
Blockchain for sustainable energy and climate in the global south, UN Environment Program, January 2022
Communicating Carbon, Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), Nairobi, October 2011
Timeline
Principal Assistant Director
Blockchain & Climate Institute
08.2019 - Current
Head of Research
Sustainable India Finance Facility, SIFF
06.2019 - Current
PhD - Environmental Sciences
Universidad Azteca And Universidad Central De Nicaragua On Payment For Ecosystem Services Through Blockchain And FinTech
06.2018 - 12.2023
International Consultant
Royal Government of Bhutan
03.2016 - 03.2017
Technical Expert/Reviewer
EPIC Sustainability
09.2015 - 03.2019
International Consultant
United Nations Development Program
09.2014 - 03.2016
Consultant
Ultra Power Projects Private Limited
01.2013 - 03.2019
Adjunct Faculty
GITAM University
07.2012 - 03.2015
Executive Director
VEDA Climate Change Solutions Ltd & Socio
06.2011 - Current
MBA - International Management
University of Wales, Abersywth
12.2009 - 03.2011
Administrator
Concentrix India Services
03.2007 - 12.2009
Senior Technical Support Associate
Dell International Services
06.2006 - 03.2007
Non-Commissioned Officer
Indian Air Force
08.1993 - 05.2006
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