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VEDA Climate Change Solutions Ltd

Sriharsha Masabathula

President

Sriharsha, is a graduate from the Master of Public Policy program at the University of Oxford as a Chevring Scholar. He brings in fresh ideas and lateral thinking into the management of VCCSL. Sriharsha believes that there is a pressing need to build social enterprises which can provide social, economic and environmental benefits both locally and globally, which requires integration across local, regional and global concerns. As an ambassador of VCCSL, he is engaged in building global partnerships for a "Development Alliance" to address the two most contentious issues of our times i.e., climate change and rural poverty.

Sriharsha worked with UNESCO in Myanmar, on issues related to sustainable livelihood-development, environmental conservation, and communication for development (C4D). He completed his undergraduate studies in Economics and Philosophy from Ohio Wesleyan University, USA and was also selected as a Young India Fellow.

He coordinates with BioCarbon Fund of the World Bank for the UNFCCC registered CDM project "Improving Rural Livelihoods through Carbon Sequestration by adopting Environment Friendly agroforestry practices" (Project no. 4531) to oversee project implementation and scaling up. 

Satyanarayana Masabathula,

Advisor

Dr. Satyanarayana Masabathula is a natural resource management and environment professional with over 30 years of progressive work experience with international, government and non-governmental organisations. He is a recognised expert of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and have been awarded a citation by Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India in recognition of his contribution to the work of IPCC which is the joint winner of Nobel Peace Prize for 2007. 

His past positions include Principal Cheif Conservator of Forests, Advisor to the National Water Mission under the National Action Plan on Climate Change, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, Country Director of a Bilateral development organisation, i.e., India Canada Environment Facility funded by Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Deputy Inspector General of Forests at the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, Head of Forestry at World-wide Fund for Nature-India, etc., 

He was also the national focal point for United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) and for Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) issues in the context of UNFCCC. He particpated in many international workshops, substantive meetings such as CoP, Expert meetings on modalities for LULUCF and Lead and member of Indian delegations at many international fora. He authored many publications and formulated many reports, working papers on issues related to forests and environment including climate change.

He is a Doctorate in forestry and posses post graduate qualifications in Coastal management (UK), Botany and Environmental studies. He has also completed a certificate course in Application of Environmental law from UNITAR, Geneva. 

Suresh Babu, Director

Post Graduate in Business Management - International Business from EMPI Business School, New Delhi. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, GITAM, Vishakhapatnam. 

Suresh has more than ten years of progressive work experience in various capacities. He has been associated with JK Paper Ltd. (Rayagada), Greenstar Impex Pvt. Ltd. (Hyderabad), and Advance Marketing Trading Ltd. (New Delhi),

Several projects have been executed by participating global tenders funded by European Union by means of sourcing and selling the products as per the standards.

Engaging in negotiations with various entities in the export domain, Suresh has hands on experience in procuring experience of global tenders which are funded by World Bank or European countries. Suresh is passionate about the implementation of QMS (Quality Management Systems)

Can effectively work independently and also enjoy in working in a team.  Picks up skills quickly and applies them successfully, through both the use of initiative and the ability to comprehend instructions.

B.Chinnamamba, Statistical Officer

Post Graduate in Statistics with over  7 years of experience in Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of UNFCCC.   Provides technical support in developing and implementing successful A & R Projects under CDM and VCS.  Experienced in formulating  Project Design Documents under CDM and VCS along with other team members.    Chinnamamba brings in versatility to the organisation as she is both a team player and can deliver results independently.

She earlier worked with Vanitha Empowerment, Development and Advancement (VEDA) Mutually Aided Cooperative Society (MACS) during 2005-2009. 

Sai Kishore Nellore,

Executive Director

Sai is a resoruceful / result oriented professional with 24+ years of progressive international experience working with multilateral, Government and corporate sectors. Experienced in low carbon, climate change mitigation and sustainable development sector, with 6+ years in senior leadership positions. Sai has a successful track record of conceptualising, developing and implementing innovative projects and programs. Sai has experience of delivering programs, inspiring and motivating teams in delivering complex multicultural environments. Sai's skill set include large scale project management, strong multi-stakeholder management and network management. A firm beleiver in the opportunity for people, planet and profit to co-exist.

Sai is currently working as the project director for "Improving Rural Livelihoods..." project (UNFCCC Reg no. 4531) that has been the first project in Asia to delvier carbon revenues to particpating farmers from a CDM A/R large scale sector.