Riya is a senior associate with the RMI India team. Her work focuses on catalysing climate finance to meet India’s 2070 net zero target.

Background

Prior to RMI India, Riya worked with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on sustainable finance policy advocacy and design of SDG-aligned financial instruments. As a member of the UNDP secretariat to the Ministry of Finance Task Force on Sustainable Finance, she led discussions with regulators and industry members on sustainability disclosures and creation of a roadmap and taxonomy of sustainable activities for India. Previously, she worked with an impact investment platform, Asha Impact, to invest in for-profit early-stage social enterprises. Prior to this, she worked in London as a consultant to Charities Aid Foundation and Acumen Fund. Apart from work, Riya loves to indulge in acrylic painting.

Education

MSc, Development Management, London School of Economics

BA (Hons), Economics, Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Location

New Delhi, India