Experts & Staff

WRI brings together nearly 1,900 staff and experts who are leaders in their fields. Their work spans topics such as food and land use, energy, cities, economics, finance, governance and more. Our staff and researchers work globally and in 12 focus countries to meet people’s essential needs, to protect and restore nature, and to stabilize the climate and build resilient communities.

Contact our media team to arrange an interview with any of our experts.

5 Featured Experts

Program Experts & Staff

Nambi Appadurai

Director, Climate Resilience Practice, WRI India

Willy Carlsen

Research Analyst, Industrial Innovation and Carbon Dioxide Removal

Willy Carlsen.

Nicole Fragano

Program Coordinator, Climate Program

Nicole Fragano

Madhavi Ganeshan

Senior Advisor, Office of the President & CEO

Madhavi Ganeshan.

Hannah Harasaki

U.S. Policy Engagement Specialist

Hannah Harasaki.
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