
Praveen Kumar Regmi
Chairperson
Mr. Praveen Kumar Regmi is an accomplished environmental professional and academic with over 10 years of experience in natural resource safeguards, disaster risk management, climate change policy, and sustainable development. Born on May 31, 1992, in Nepal, he holds a M.Sc. in Environmental Management from Pokhara University and a B.Sc. from Tribhuvan University.
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for the M.Sc. Environmental Management program at SchEMS College, Pokhara University, Praveen specializes in climate change and environmental management. His expertise extends to environmental impact assessments (EIA), climate finance, and biodiversity conservation, with notable roles as a consultant for organizations like the Zoological Society of London, WWF Nepal, and UN-Habitat.
Praveen has led numerous projects, including developing training modules for natural resource safeguards, assessing urban air quality in Kathmandu, and promoting wildlife-friendly infrastructure. He is also a prolific researcher, with published works on sound pollution, heavy metals in landfill leachate, and water pollution in the Bagmati River.
Certified as a UAV pilot and climate science trainer, Praveen is a life member and Central Vice-President of the Nepal Environment Society. His dedication to environmental advocacy and education underscores his commitment to achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Nepal and beyond.