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AKHILESH V.

PhD Environmental Scientist | Carbon Project Expert, ESG- LCA

Chennai, India
$15 per hour
21 jobs
$6K+ total earnings

I am an Environmental Scientist (PhD) with multidisciplinary expertise across carbon certification, environmental evaluations, coastal & ocean ecosystem studies, sustainability reporting, and blue economy planning. I help governments, companies, impact investors, and development organisations translate complex environmental challenges into practical, profitable, and climate-resilient solutions. My work spans Australia, Norway, and Asia, covering clean energy access, water purification, mangrove restoration, aquaculture systems, reef recovery, and coastal zone development. I deliver decision-ready reports, methodologies, and environmental assessment reports. 🌍 Environmental & Sustainability Expertise Environmental evaluations & climate risk assessments Sustainability and ESG report preparation Life-cycle aligned environmental assessment 🌱 Carbon Projects (VCS, Gold Standard) Support for feasibility, validation, monitoring & verification MRV design and audit-ready documentation PDD and Monitoring Report preparation Technical review, safeguards, and investor-facing reporting 🌊 Coastal, Marine & Blue Economy Studies Mangrove, seagrass & wetland ecosystem assessments Reef restoration feasibility & cooling/upwelling studies Aquaculture–ecosystem interaction analysis Desalination plant environmental impact evaluations Marine spatial planning (MSP) & zoning support Blue economy strategy, policy alignment & ecosystem service planning 📊 Ecosystem Accounting & SEEA Framework SEEA ecosystem accounts (carbon, condition, services)

Poulomi C.

PhD Environmental Scientist | Expert in Climate & Meteorology

Patna, India
$50 per hour
2 jobs
$9K+ total earnings

Environment & Climate Scientist | Biodiversity & Sustainability Researcher | Climate Education Specialist | Environmental Writer & Analyst I am a climate and environmental scientist with a PhD in Environmental Sciences and 15+ years of experience across climate resilience research, meteorology, biodiversity education, sustainable agriculture, pollution analytics, environmental modeling, and science communication. My work bridges deep scientific expertise with accessible, high-quality educational and public-facing content. I currently serve as a Climate and Biodiversity Research Advisor at Biodiversity for a Livable Climate (Bio4Climate), Cambridge, MA, remotely where I support ecosystem-restoration–focused research, climate communication, curriculum development, and program design. In addition, I have held academic and teaching positions including Assistant Professor (Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry) and STEM Educator (Biology & Geography), and Executive Co-ordination Team Member of South Asian Meteorological Association, giving me extensive experience in curriculum development, lesson design, and creating learning materials for students from middle school to graduate level. A. What I Offer - 1. Research & Analysis 2. Climate science research synthesis 3. Biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and environmental impact analysis 4. Literature reviews, technical reports, policy briefs, and white papers 5. Climate communication materials using evidence-based frameworks B. Education & Curriculum Design 1. K–12 and higher-education climate literacy modules 2. Environmental science, geography, meteorology & sustainability curriculum 3. STEM activities, eco-friendly science projects, Olympiad-style content 4. Workshops, learning toolkits, and community education materials 5. Applied Climate & AI Expertise 6. AI-for-climate frameworks (early warning systems, adaptation strategies) 7. Integration of Indigenous Knowledge in climate adaptation 8. Extreme weather analysis, WRF modeling interpretation, heatwave assessments 9. Science Writing & Communication 10. Public-facing climate content 11. Blogs, scripts, outreach materials, teaching resources 12. Grant writing and proposal development 13. Website Building - Using Carrd, Google Sites, Wordpress 14. CRM - Bloomerang C. Professional Experience Climate & Biodiversity Research Advisor (Volunteer) Biodiversity for a Livable Climate (Bio4Climate), Cambridge MA | 2025–Present Assistant Professor – Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry RAK College of Agriculture, RVSKVV University, India | 2021 STEM Educator (Biology & Geography, Grades 6–10) Christ Church High School, India | 2024 Founder & Director Global Climate Association | 2022–Present Chair, NSDC Organizational Chapter Global Climate Association | 2023–Present Director of Education & Sustainability Planet Alba, India | 2023–Present Webmaster & Executive Coordination Team Member South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) | 2023–Present International Judge – Climate Innovation Challenge (CAVU) 2023–Present Judge – Earth & Environmental Sciences Category Massachusetts Region V Science & Engineering Fair | 2025 D. Research Areas & Scholarly Contributions My publications span topics such as: Land–atmosphere interactions Heatwaves and climate impacts on developing regions Thunderstorm and extreme weather analysis Phytoremediation & pollution remediation Climate education innovation AI + Indigenous Knowledge for hurricane resilience Sustainable agriculture and climate-smart irrigation practices Published with Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, and multiple peer-reviewed journals. E. Why Clients Choose to Work With Me I combine scientific depth, clear communication, and education expertise, making me effective at transforming complex climate and environmental science into practical, engaging, and impactful outputs. I support NGOs, research groups, educators, and climate-focused organizations that need reliable, research-informed deliverables.

Swathi G.

Sustainability & Carbon Strategist

Bengaluru, India
$40 per hour
37 jobs
$10K+ total earnings

I am a sustainability consultant and carbon strategist with 6+ years of experience supporting organizations on climate strategy, carbon accounting, and life cycle-based decision-making. My background is in environmental science, and my work focuses on helping companies and climate-focused teams build transparent, defensible sustainability and carbon data aligned with recognised standards and real-world use cases. -----> MY EXPERIENCE I specialize in carbon accounting and Life Cycle Assessment, supporting organizations with Scope 1 - 3 GHG inventories, product-level carbon footprints, and audit-ready climate analysis. My recent work includes developing carbon-credit and MRV frameworks (with a focus on biochar-based carbon removal projects), conducting LCAs and Product Carbon Footprints across energy, materials, and industrial systems, and supporting CBAM-related emissions analysis through emission-factor mapping and exporter-side datasets. Across projects, I focus on producing technically sound, defensible outputs that can withstand review, verification, and compliance scrutiny. -----> MY APPROACH I take a methodical and practical approach to sustainability and carbon work, starting with clarity on the purpose of the analysis and the standards it must align with. I identify data gaps early, apply conservative and defensible assumptions where needed, and document decisions clearly to ensure transparency. I work collaboratively with clients and aim to deliver outputs that are technically robust, easy to review, and suitable for audit, compliance, or strategic decision-making. -----> MY SERVICES My work typically includes carbon accounting and Scope 1–3 GHG inventories, LCA and PCF, carbon-credit and MRV framework development, CBAM-related emissions analysis, identification of environmental and CO₂ hotspots, and support for environmental product declarations, sustainability reporting. I’m comfortable working with both detailed datasets and real-world data constraints. -----> MY VALUE Clients work with me when accuracy, transparency, and methodological alignment matter. My value lies in combining technical depth with sound judgment, flagging weak assumptions early, explaining trade-offs clearly, and building sustainability and carbon outputs that can be confidently used for compliance, verification, internal strategy, or external reporting. I see my role as a long-term technical partner rather than a transactional service provider. -----> WORKING TOGETHER If you’re looking to strengthen your sustainability or carbon strategy, develop credible carbon and LCA data, support compliance initiatives such as CBAM, or evaluate climate and decarbonization projects, I’d be happy to discuss how I can help.

Vivek J.

Carbon Credit ARR Consultant | Climate Finance

New Delhi, India
$35 per hour
1 job
$70 total earnings

I design and deliver carbon offset (Verra VCS, ARR) and large-scale ecosystem restoration programs for state-owned energy majors, PSUs, and corporate CSR portfolios across India — combining forestry science, GIS-based MRV, and government liaison to turn afforestation commitments into verifiable, bankable carbon assets. I currently serve as a Consultant – Climate Resilience at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), bringing my nature-based solutions, M&E, and government-liaison experience to support climate-resilient, community-focused programming aligned with the UN's climate and SDG agenda. Before this, as Deputy Manager, Climate Infrastructure & Nature-Based Solutions at a New Delhi-based climate advisory, I led Miyawaki afforestation and ecosystem restoration portfolios across 5 Indian state jurisdictions for clients including Coal India, IOCL, ONGC, GAIL and NHRDF - architecting M&E frameworks and GIS spatial workflows (QGIS, Google Earth Engine) for precision carbon accounting and technical ARR project design aligned to Verra's Verified Carbon Standard. Previously, as Senior Associate – CSR Programs at CSRBOX, I managed a national portfolio of 9+ tier-1 corporate clients, built SROI and Logical Framework Approach (LFA) impact evaluation architectures to quantify UN SDG alignment, and ran two state-government Project Management Units (Uttar Pradesh and Assam) driving public-private convergence. My field experience also spans soil organic carbon assessment (GIZ India, Pulicat Lake), mangrove and coastal ecosystem carbon sequestration studies (Karnataka Forest Academy), watershed and NTFP/EDC community forestry reporting, and behavioral/impact research for organizations including Kantar Public, HUL-GAVI, and Sesame Workshop. What I bring to a freelance engagement: - Carbon project design & feasibility — ARR/AFOLU methodology selection, Verra VCS documentation support, additionality and baseline analysis - GIS-based MRV — QGIS and Google Earth Engine workflows for land-cover change, carbon stock estimation, and remote site monitoring - CSR/ESG strategy — SROI modeling, LFA-based M&E frameworks, GRI-aligned reporting, SDG mapping - Government & stakeholder liaison — structuring PPP and PMU arrangements with state forestry and rural development departments - Data & impact analysis — SPSS, JASP, LCA tools, Six Sigma-driven process design (PMI Green Belt certified) I hold a PG Diploma in Forestry Management from the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, and a B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture from Junagadh Agricultural University, alongside certifications in SBTi target-setting and SAP S/4HANA sourcing & procurement. I also mentor international students and professionals in ESG and sustainability, so I'm comfortable explaining technical carbon and climate finance concepts clearly to non-specialist clients and stakeholders. If you need a carbon/ARR project designed to a verifiable standard, a GIS-based MRV system built, or an ESG/CSR impact framework that holds up to audit — let's talk about your project.

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