Shriya Rai

Shriya Rai is an international development professional and youth advocate working at the intersection of climate resilience, global governance and youth leadership. A National Geographic Young Explorer and 30 Under 30 honouree of the North American Association for Environmental Education, she has led sustainability initiatives engaging over 3,000 young people across 15 Indian states. She currently works at the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), advancing international climate cooperation and partnerships. An Erasmus Mundus Scholar, her interests centre on climate justice, youth agency and meaningful youth participation in global decision-making.