A Conversation With Ulka Kelkar, Executive Director for Climate, WRI India

This week Ritika Jajoo, Venture Analyst at Green Frontier Capital, sat down with Ulka Kelkar, Executive Director for Climate at the World Resources Institute India (WRI India). A veteran economist with over two decades of work in climate policy, Ms. Kelkar shares some of her journey as a climate professional, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of climate-related challenges. Addressing climate issues, she explains, involves not only scientific and economic considerations but requires collaboration across diverse disciplines. Having been at the forefront of climate policy for more than twenty years, Ms. Kelkar sheds light on the broader context of decarbonization and the net zero transition. She provides a unique perspective on India's role in the global trajectory, emphasizing the unique challenges and opportunities posed by the country's sheer scale. Join us for this enlightening conversation with Ulka Kelkar as we explore the multifaceted dimensions of climate action, sustainability, and the pivotal role of India in the ongoing decarbonization discourse.