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Vishal (Vishy) Manve

Pronouns: He/him

Project Coordinator, Seismology, Geology and Tectonophysics, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), Columbia Climate School

BIOGRAPHY:

Vishal (Vishy) Manve is the Project Coordinator at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), within the Seismology, Geology, and Tectonophysics division. In this role, he supports the coordination of the Modeling Earth from Atomic to Global Scale (MINERALS) initiative, facilitating collaboration across interdisciplinary research teams and contributing to integrated Earth system modeling and sustainability goals.

Vishy brings over nine years of cross-sectoral experience spanning journalism, international climate policy, and multilateral engagement. Before joining Columbia, Vishy worked with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Growald Climate Fund, and the UN-SDG Evaluation Office, advancing initiatives at the intersection of climate finance, program evaluation, and global development.

He has authored over 400 published pieces across AFP, BBC, Global Voices, and The Diplomat, and has spoken internationally on climate and equity issues at forums such as the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs and the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy.

He holds dual Master’s degrees from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and Columbia Climate School, specializing in climate finance, disaster risk management, and global climate governance. He is passionate about integrating research, policy, and equity to drive just and inclusive climate action.

PUBLICATIONS

Publications & Media Contributions
Vishal Manve has authored over 400 published articles across global media outlets, focusing on climate policy, human rights, and socio-political issues in the Global South. His work blends investigative journalism with policy insight, amplifying underrepresented voices and global equity narratives.

Speaking Engagements & Media Appearances:

  • Panelist, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs – Climate Commitments & U.S. Policy

  • Speaker, International Journalism Festival, Perugia, Italy – Climate Justice & Media Responsibility

  • Featured in various webinars, university panels, and climate journalism roundtables globally

CONTACT

vbm2109@columbia.edu

EXPERTISE

climate policy sustainable finance esg reporting international climate negotiations program evaluation environmental communications climate justice development economics disaster risk management ai policy journalism multilateral diplomacy

FIELDS OF INTEREST


  • Climate Policy & Governance

  • Sustainable Finance & ESG Strategy

  • International Climate Negotiations (UNFCCC, COP)

  • Just Energy Transition & Coal Retirement Mechanisms

  • Program Evaluation & Impact Assessment

  • Environmental Journalism & Strategic Communications

  • Climate Justice & Equity in the Global South

  • AI Policy & Technology Ethics

  • Disaster Risk Management & Resilience

  • Multilateral Diplomacy & Development Economics


EDUCATION

  • Master of Arts in Climate and Society, Columbia University – Climate School
    Specialization: Climate Finance and Sustainability
    Relevant Coursework: GHG Accounting, ESG Reporting, TCFD, ISSB & SASB frameworks, Disaster Risk Management, Program Evaluation for Equity and Inclusion

  • Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD), The Fletcher School at Tufts University
    Specialization: Climate Policy, Resource Management, and Development Economics
    Relevant Coursework: Energy Transition Policy, International Environmental Law, Game Theory & AI Policy Evaluation
    Honors: Dean’s Fellow, Organizer of “Decolonizing International Relations” Conference

  • Certificate in Negotiation and Leadership, Harvard University – Executive Education
    Completed fully-funded executive module; awarded top performance in simulated negotiation

  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, St. Andrew’s College, University of Mumbai
    Graduated with distinction; Began professional journalism career before graduation

HONORS & AWARDS

  • CIVICUS Fellow, International Civil Society Week (ICSW), Serbia (2019)
    Reported on civic space and civil society issues as part of the international fellowship cohort.

  • East-West Center Fellow
    Selected for cross-cultural exchange and policy reporting on Asia-Pacific affairs.

  • Climate Tracker Fellow
    Produced climate-focused journalism and attended international environmental forums.

  • Wharton School of Business Fellow
    Participated in executive-level training and policy-focused programming.

  • Speaker, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
    Spoke on U.S. climate commitments and global policy shifts.

  • Speaker, International Journalism Festival, Perugia, Italy
    Discussed media responsibility, climate justice, and Global South narratives.

  • Harvard Executive Education – Full Scholarship Recipient
    Completed Negotiation & Leadership program; recognized for top performance