Nivya Baby
@nivyababy
I conduct climate research, carbon feasibility assessments, and environmental policy work for resilient landscapes and communities.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), I conduct ARR-based carbon project feasibility assessments across Uttarakhand, including spatial analysis and financial modelling support for private-sector clients such as Renew Power.
I work across natural resource management, forest landscape restoration, climate resilience, and environmental policy. My work includes field engagement for TRIFED’s Minimum Support Price scheme, a co-management plan for mining, forests, and wildlife, and research supporting the World Bank-aided REWARD watershed programme.
I bring a multidisciplinary foundation in civil engineering, forest management, and urban environment management and law. I use field research, GIS, remote sensing, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based recommendations to connect environmental planning with community livelihoods and conservation outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Associate
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
May 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Conducts feasibility assessments and spatial analysis for ARR-based carbon credit projects, coordinates field engagement for TRIFED's MFP price revision, and co-developed a Co-management Plan for mining, forests, and wildlife. Evaluates governmental guidelines and oversees installation of solar-powered water pumping systems.
Project Intern
WWF-India
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)
Conducted qualitative research on habitat characteristics and community-led monitoring of the Nilgiri Marten, and developed methodology and baseline protocols for community-led species monitoring.
Research Intern
Samavit Vikas Pvt. Ltd.
Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 (2 months)
Designed a mid-term evaluation framework for a multi-state WASH project and managed primary data collection with qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Education
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National Law University Delhi
Post Graduate Diploma, Urban Environment Management & Law
2025 -
Pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Environment Management & Law, with results awaited.
Indian Institute of Forest Management
Post Graduate Diploma, Forest Management
2022 - 2024
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Forest Management from the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal.
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Civil Engineering
2017 - 2021
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala.
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