Sisir Bhandari

Sisir serves as a Junior NDC Implementation Economist in our New York office, supporting the Implementation Strategies team and cross-functional initiatives. With over four years of experience in program management, policy research, and stakeholder engagement, Sisir specialises in climate resilience, governance, and sustainable livelihoods. Having worked across Nepal, Denmark, Belgium, and the US, he brings a nuanced understanding of global development challenges and their limitations.

Sisir’s work with organisations like the United Nations University, ActionAid International, and Governance Facility has focused on designing and managing climate resilience and governance programs with a strong emphasis on community-driven solutions and policy integration. Academically, he has explored the intersections of climate vulnerability, public debt dynamics, and integration of global development discourses. Throughout his career, Sisir has used data-driven analysis to generate actionable insights, contributing to key publications and global conferences.