Ms. Priyanka Vadrevu

Ms. Priyanka Vadrevu is the National President of the Ecological & Economic Resilience Council, Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, India, and a distinguished independent researcher and consultant whose expertise lies at the intersection of water resources management, climate adaptation, and disaster risk resilience. Based in New Delhi, she has worked extensively with leading institutions such as TERI, NDMA, CEEW, and IIHS, contributing to projects on Himalayan hydrology, glacial risks, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem-based adaptation. Her leadership extends internationally through roles with APECS and IPRN, reflecting her commitment to advancing interdisciplinary solutions for climate resilience. Her professional journey includes contributions to nationally and internationally funded projects supported by organizations like the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the Ministry of Jal Shakti, DST, and the World Bank-backed ADPC. She has played a pivotal role in shaping national policy and technical documents on Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), water sustainability, and climate resilience planning. Alongside her research, she is a prolific science communicator, writing for publications such as The Hindu, The Telegraph, and Deccan Herald, where she addresses issues like the water-energy-food nexus, Himalayan ecology, and urban resilience. Her academic foundation, with an M.Sc. from TERI SAS and specialized training from UNITAR, UNEP, ICIMOD, ISRO, and UN CC, equips her to drive impactful initiatives. Guided by a philosophy of resilience and sustainability, she continues to inspire through her dedication to building climate-resilient futures and fostering inclusive environmental governance.