Executive Director
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) – South Asia
Emani Kumar currently oversees strategic development of ICLEI in Asia region and he also coordinates various multi-year & small scale projects and research work supported by various donor and UN agencies; State and National governments of India and Research Organizations.
Emani has more than seventeen years of professional experience on issues related to climate change policy and planning, local governance, renewable energy and energy efficiency, social accountability, systems management and auditing.
Previously Mr. Kumar worked with premier Indian industry association – “Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and also premier Indian urban institute – “National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA).
Emani has a Diploma in Environmental Management from Bradford University, UK and a Masters Degree in Environmental Planning and a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.
