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Kavana R

@kavanar

ESG and Climate Scientist at NetZhero, advancing ESG reporting and climate resilience through geospatial research.

India
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At NetZhero, I lead ESG and climate-focused projects, including reporting aligned with frameworks such as GRI and BRSR. I also conduct climate risk assessments and develop sustainability strategies and net-zero pathways for client organizations.

As District Coordinator at PRADAN, I contributed to gender-equitable, ecologically sustainable, and climate-resilient livelihoods for vulnerable households across Karnataka. My work included supporting district program delivery, training, and coordination with government departments and other stakeholders.

At EMPRI, I assisted with the assessment of carrying capacity around Bandipur National Park, drafted a technical chapter on ecological footprint assessment, and conducted field studies. My research and reporting also cover ecosystem services, climate change, environmental audits, and geospatial analysis; I hold an NTA UGC NET and JRF qualification.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PR

District Coordinator

PRADAN

Mar 2025 - Mar 2026 (1 year)

Building gender-equitable, ecologically sustainable, and climate-resilient livelihoods for 6,000 extremely vulnerable households across Karnataka. Responsible for program functioning, supervising Taluk Coordinators and Master Trainers, and ensuring resource flow and schematic convergence.

EM

Research Associate

EMPRI

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Assisted in the preparation of the project 'Assessing Carrying Capacity in the Eco-Sensitive Zone around Bandipur National Park'. Drafted the technical chapter on Ecological Footprint Assessment and conducted field studies and secondary data collection.

BI

Junior Project Fellow

Bangalore University with IWST

Aug 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Contributed to the project 'Detailed Project Report on Forestry Intervention for River Krishna', funded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF & CC). Conducted secondary data and literature collection, comparative analysis, and assisted in draft report preparation.

SC

Lecturer (Part-time)

Surana College

Aug 2019 - Nov 2019 (3 months)

Delivered lectures on environmental studies for undergraduate students. Assisted in the academic development of students through personalized guidance and mentorship.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nature Conservation Foundation logoNF

Nature Conservation Foundation

Certificate, Human-Wildlife Interactions

2025 - 2025

Completed a course on Human-Wildlife Interactions.

Ramanujan College, University of Delhi logoRD

Ramanujan College, University of Delhi

Certificate, ESG and Sustainability

2025 - 2025

Grade: A+

Completed an online certificate course on Fundamentals of ESG and Sustainability, obtaining Grade A+.

Bangalore University logoBU

Bangalore University

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Science

2020 - 2025

Research Scholar (Ph.D) in Environmental Science, focusing on interdisciplinary sustainability research.

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology logoIT

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

Certificate, Geospatial Science and Technology

2023 - 2023

Completed NGP-DST Winter School on Geospatial Science and Technology (Level 2).

Bangalore University logoBU

Bangalore University

Master of Science, Environmental Science

2017 - 2019

Grade: 8.4 CGPA

Master of Science in Environmental Science with a CGPA of 8.4.

BMS College for Women logoBW

BMS College for Women

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology

2014 - 2017

Grade: 8.43 CGPA

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Zoology, and Microbiology with a CGPA of 8.43.

KP

Kannada Sahitya Parishat

Certificate, Kannada Literature

2016 - 2016

Received 'Rathna' Certificate from Kannada Sahitya Parishat.

BMS College for Women logoBW

BMS College for Women

Certificate, Clinical Biochemistry

2014 - 2015

Certificate level course in Clinical Biochemistry, sponsored by UGC, parallel to UG programme.

VC

VVS PU College

Pre-University College, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology

2012 - 2014

Grade: 82.67%

Pre-University College in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology with 82.67%.

CS

Cordial High School

SSLC, General

2011 - 2012

Grade: 91.02%

Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 91.02%.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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