Karishma is an urbanist experienced in working on sustainable urban energy transition, spatial planning and youth engagement in climate policy. Her work at ICLEI is focused on integrated climate action and sustainable energy projects in the urban context, including UrbanShift.
She has academic experience in India, the Netherlands and the US and professional work experience in the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Germany.
Latest by Karishma Asarpota
Building Equitable Futures: Implementing a Just Transition in Urban Environments
In this webinar, urban climate leaders from Indonesia, South Africa, and China shared their countries’ latest efforts in implementing just transitions in urban settings.
Argentina’s Road to 2030: Collaborative Climate Action
Argentina's first UrbanShift National Local Dialogue emphasized collaborative climate action, uniting national and local governments to promote sustainable urban development, align with 2030 targets, and enhance governance and financing.
Integrated Planning and Multilevel Governance: Insights from the UrbanShift National-Local Dialogue in Brazil
The UrbanShift Brazil National-Local Dialogue emphasized the critical role of integrated urban planning and multilevel governance in addressing climate challenges and fostering sustainable development across Brazil’s rapidly growing cities.
How Costa Rica is Pioneering a Green Future Through Sustainable Development
The first National Dialogue for Costa Rica addressed challenges from waste management to urban flooding as part of the UrbanShift program.