Rajat Shrestha
Research Associate

Rajat Shrestha is a Research Associate in the Global Climate, Economics, and Finance (CEF) Program. In this role, Rajat conducts economic, statistical, and spatial data analysis on various projects focusing on the clean energy transition and associated economic and workforce impacts.
Prior to joining WRI, Rajat held research positions at the University of Chicago's Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics and the Nepal Economic Forum in Kathmandu.
Rajat holds a M.S. in Environmental Economics and Urban Planning from Tufts University and a B.A. in Political Economy from Bennington College.
In his spare time, Rajat enjoys following soccer, cooking, walking, and reading.
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U.S. People-Centered Transitions
Visit ProjectAddressing environmental justice, equity and just transition issues in the United States.
Part of ClimateU.S. Climate Policy Resource Center
Visit ProjectBreaking down climate policy and investments in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to facilitate implementation at the federal, state and local levels and support uptake by both the public and private sectors.
Part of ClimateU.S. Climate
Visit ProjectAdvancing climate action on federal, state and local levels to ensure a sustainable, prosperous and just future for all Americans.
Part of ClimateElectric Mobility
Visit ProjectIncreasing access to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, and optimizing to reduce emissions.
Part of Cities