Ishita Rathore
@ishitarathore
I'm an environmental researcher advancing climate resilience, wetland conservation, biodiversity monitoring, and community-led conservation initiatives.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I'm currently a Research Associate at The Celestial Earth, developing district-level climate vulnerability profiles, adaptation strategies, and climate resilience costing for UNDP India projects in West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh. I also identify agricultural value chains and coordinate stakeholder outreach for an Asian Development Bank resilient agriculture guidebook.
I've supported wetland prioritisation at Wetlands International-South Asia, maintained health records for over 100 wetlands, and contributed to WWF-India's community-led biodiversity conservation with Ganga Mitras. My work combines field assessment, biodiversity documentation, data collection, report writing, and local engagement to support practical conservation outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Associate
The Celestial Earth
Nov 2025 - Present (10 months)
Built climate vulnerability profiles and developed adaptation strategies for districts in West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh. Calculated climate resilience costing and led communication and outreach for multiple stakeholders.
Research Associate
The Celestial Earth
Nov 2025 - Present (10 months)
Developed climate vulnerability profiles and adaptation strategies for districts in West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh, and calculated climate resilience costing. Led communication and outreach for a resilient agriculture guidebook project with the Asian Development Bank.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TERI School of Advanced Studies
Master of Science, Environmental Studies and Resource Management
2023 - 2025
Grade: CGPA 8.3
Pursued M.Sc. in Environmental Studies and Resource Management, achieving a CGPA of 8.3.
TERI School of Advanced Studies
Master of Science, Environmental Studies and Resource Management
2023 - 2025
Grade: CGPA 8.3
Pursued M.Sc. in Environmental Studies and Resource Management, achieving a CGPA of 8.3.
WWF-India and National Law University, Delhi
Postgraduate Diploma, Environmental Law and Policy
2023 - 2024
Grade: B+
Earned a PG Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy with a grade of B+.
WWF-India and National Law University, Delhi
Postgraduate Diploma, Environmental Law and Policy
2023 - 2024
Grade: B+
Earned a PG Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy with a grade of B+.
Shoolini University
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
2020 - 2023
Grade: OGPA 9.19
Completed B.Sc. in Zoology Honors with an OGPA of 9.19 and received a Gold Medal.
Shoolini University
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
2020 - 2023
Grade: OGPA 9.19
Completed B.Sc. in Zoology Honors with an OGPA of 9.19 and received a Gold Medal.
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