Mayuresh Bhadsavle

Senior Development Practitioner , Climate Resilience and Adaptation

Mumbai , Maharashtra

Impact-driven climate and urban development professional with expertise in programme strategy, donor management, and stakeholder engagement. Erasmus Mundus scholar (Distinction) with a strong grounding in resilience planning and climate adaptation. Skilled in translating research into action through policy analysis and visual storytelling to advance community-centred climate action.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
Professional Experience:

I am a climate change and urban development practitioner with extensive experience bridging policy, research, and programme implementation across government, business and industry, NGOs, and academia. Over the past decade, I have worked at the interface of urban resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainability, managing multi-stakeholder initiatives and contributing to national and regional policy dialogues.

My most recent role was with a distinguished climate philanthropy organization in India, where I served as Associate Lead (Climate). In this capacity, I led programme strategy, managed climate-focused grant portfolios, and facilitated partnerships between philanthropy, grassroots organizations, and research institutions to foster locally grounded climate action. Prior to this, at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), I worked on environment, energy, and sustainability policy advocacy, engaging closely with both government and private sector stakeholders.

Earlier, my experience with Habitat Lab India provided a formative platform to explore sustainable habitats, emphasizing the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability within the Indian context. I also worked with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) on urban governance and smart city initiatives, strengthening my understanding of institutional frameworks and participatory planning.

As an Erasmus Mundus Scholar (2021–2023)—a prestigious EU scholarship awarded to experienced professionals—I pursued an international master’s in Urban Climate and Sustainability across universities in the UK, Finland, Spain, and Germany. This experience offered hands-on exposure to community participation, governance systems, and climate action in the European context, broadening my comparative understanding of how diverse societies address climate challenges.

With my European training and extensive experience in India, I am poised to contribute expertise in climate, sustainability, and development within India and beyond.

Education:

I hold the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree in Urban Climate and Sustainability (2021–2023), awarded with Distinction, completed across Glasgow Caledonian University (UK), LAB University of Applied Sciences (Finland), and the University of Huelva (Spain), with additional research training at HTW Dresden (Germany). The programme offered intensive, practice-oriented learning on climate adaptation, resilience planning, and sustainable urban governance. Through field-based assignments, workshops, and collaborative research across European cities, I gained first-hand experience in integrating community perspectives, sectoral dialogues, and policy frameworks into locally relevant sustainability solutions.

My academic training in Europe also includes the ACRONYM Summer School on Environmental Changes and Migration (Belgium, 2023), the SOAS International School on Climate Mobilities (London, 2024), and a Capstone Project focusing on ethnographic fieldwork and multimedia storytelling around climate displacement in India.

Earlier, I completed an M.A./M.Sc. in Urban Policy and Governance (2012–2014) from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), India, which built my foundation in urban studies, governance, and participatory planning. This background shaped my understanding of social equity, policy processes, and community-based development—principles that continue to inform my work on climate resilience and urban sustainability.

I also hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai (2007).

Affiliations and Achievements:

Beyond institutional roles, I have actively worked with coastal communities, informal settlements, and rural groups to demystify and communicate urban and climate policies through participatory dialogues and civic engagement. These voluntary initiatives have strengthened my understanding of community dynamics, inclusion, and local governance, reinforcing my commitment to advancing community-centred climate and urban resilience.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi, Marathi

Nationality:

Indian

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