Mr. Arup Rajouria
Founder and chairperson of Climate Change and Co-Existence Worldwide (CCCEW)
Mr. Rajouria is the Founder and Chairperson of Climate Change and Co-Existence Worldwide (CCEW), a global initiative focused on addressing the critical challenges at the intersection of climate change, resource management, and conflict. With over 30 years of experience, Arup specializes in developing innovative strategies for climate adaptation and resilience, particularly in the South/Southeast Asia and Pacific regions, where the impacts of glacial melt are profoundly felt.
Arup's work centers on water security, disaster risk reduction, and ecosystem stability, building strong collaborations with governments, multilateral organizations, civil society, and the private sector to drive impactful policy changes. He holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in development economics and environmental policy and is committed to fostering a sustainable and equitable future for all through evidence-based solutions and collective action.