Kanchan Kargwal Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Part of the Sustainability & Environment team.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Projects:1. Climate Accelerator Programme for Civil Society Organisations 2. Framework for quantifying the Climate Co-Benefits of MGNREGS 3. Mapping the Climate Resilience of Solar and Wind renewable energy assets4..
• Analysed programs and policies related to climate adaptation, vulnerability, and risks, focusing on natural resource sectors and infrastructure.
• Conducted household and field surveys, as well as participatory rural appraisals, by frequently traveling to field sites, ensuring comprehensive and accurate primary data collection for climate-related projects.
• Trained field staff in data collection techniques and methodologies, enhancing their skills to ensure high-quality data gathering and project execution.
• Participated in various climate advocacy events, including delivering lectures and participating in climate conferences, to raise awareness and promote climate action.
• Trained civil society organizations (CSOs) to integrate climate actions into their interventions, thereby strengthening their capacity to address climate challenges effectively.

Sirsa, Haryana, India

• Conducted large-scale climate education and cleanliness drives across the city, organising multiple capacity-building workshops that engaged over 500 participants to promote environmental stewardship and community.
• Provided lecture series on ‘Environment Conservation’ to diverse age groups, utilizing interactive methods to enhance understanding and foster a culture of sustainability.
• Supported underprivileged families in recovering from the post-COVID-19 pandemic phase by coordinating relief efforts, distributing essential supplies, and offering financial assistance, benefiting over 200 families.
• Conducted fieldwork and stayed with local communities to gain an in-depth understanding of their environmental challenges, building trust and facilitating the development of tailored solutions to enhance their adaptive.

Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Worked as an Intern under Climate Change and Sustainability Sub- Business Unit as part of the Major Project during my Master of Science Program. Roles and Responsibilities:
• Evaluated all state projects under the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change, funded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, through comprehensive third-party assessments. Identified outputs.
• Assessed the environmental and social impacts of corporate social responsibility activities by NTPC Ramagundum in Telangana. Produced detailed reports highlighting the significance of these activities in climate.
• Conducted comprehensive community needs assessments in rural Telangana, developing a 15-year action plan based on the community's ‘felt needs’. This plan guided future development initiatives and CSR activities.
• Led a team of 20 field staff through rigorous field visits to various villages in Telangana. Oversaw the preparation of survey questionnaires, focus group discussion guides, meeting minutes, and daily progress reports.

New Delhi

• Worked as an Intern with Kabil Professional Services to undertake CIMMYT research programme as part of the Minor Project during my Master of Science Program. Roles and responsibilities:
• Worked under International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center research programme ‘Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security’.
• Led a ten-member team and conducted field visits, household surveys, organisational surveys and focused group discussions in remote village of the states of Bihar and Haryana.
• Preparation of household survey questionnaires, FGD guides and reports.

Faridabad Area, India

A 5 weeks summer training on study of various laboratories at GSI, Faridabad. Learned about the theoretical and practical aspects of geology and gained hands-on experiences on: Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, EPMA, Luminescence Dating- TI/OSL, AAS, Quadrupole- ICPMS, LA-ICPMS, XRD, XRF, etc.

Master Of Global Affairs, Global Affairs

MGA Entrance Scholarship Award based on my application file and academic record. Participated in the CARE Sustainability in a Changing.

United Nations Young Leaders Online Training Programme

Fully-funded scholarship participant from India.

Master Of Science - Msc, Environmental Studies And Resource Management, Cgpa: 8.31

Activities and Societies: Placement Coordinator Convocation Coordinator Study Tour Coordinator for two field visits: • Visited Sikkim and.

High Level Course, Sea Level Rise And Coastal Adaptation, Certificate

Participated among the global cohort of 20 participants to attend Future Earth Research School’s fully funded high level course on Sea.

Bachelor Of Science Honours, Geology, Cgpa: 7.57

Activities and Societies: Class Representative for 3 consecutive years.• Visited Oil and Natural Gas Cooperation Ahmedabad and understood.

School, Non Medical

JENESYS: Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths Visited Japan under a youth exchange project sponsored by the.