Climate & Law Initiative India (CLII) is an India-focused knowledge hub on climate law and policy. It will track and analyse legal and policy developments related to climate change in India. India is an emerging economy undergoing rapid transformation in its legal, policy, and financial sectors, with a growing focus on climate change. CLII will keep pace with these rapid developments as a climate knowledge platform and an expert-practitioner network.
To advance equitable, accountable, and resilient climate governance in India through strong legal frameworks, inclusive policies, and rights-based approaches.
The CLII works to strengthen India’s climate governance by producing detailed, accessible, and evidence-based legal and policy research. We aim to support institutions, empower communities, and advance just and inclusive climate action by bridging regulatory gaps, informing decision-making, and fostering collaborative approaches across sectors.
Core Team
Avadhi Jain
Avadhi is a climate law and carbon markets consultant based in India (LLM, UCL). She advises companies on voluntary carbon markets, climate compliance, and legal strategy. Her work focuses on transparency, environmental justice, and sustainable climate action in India’s regulatory landscape.
Chhaya Bhardwaj
Chhaya is an Associate Professor and environmental lawyer with over a decade of experience in environmental education and law. In 2024, she contributed to the International Court of Justice’s advisory proceedings on climate change. She is currently pursuing a PhD from Dublin City University, Ireland.
Nabeela Siddiqui
Ms. Nabeela Siddiqui is an Assistant Professor (Law), at Vinayaka Mission’s Law School (VMLS), Chennai. She has previously worked with CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Dharamshastra National Law University (DNLU) and the National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi. She was awarded the prestigious President of India, Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold medal, The Innes Prize, The Carmichael Prize, and The V. Suresham Memorial Award for her master’s from the University of Madras, Chennai.
Shashank Pandey
Shashank is an lawyer and Consultant working in climate finance domain. He was previously associated with Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, wherein he worked as a Research Fellow in the Climate and Ecosystems Team. He was also a Legislative Assistant to Member of Parliament working closely with the Parliamentary Secretariat. He has completed a BA LLB (Hons) from Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University.
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