Dr. Bharat Dahiya is a highly experienced professional in sustainable urban development, having held leadership roles in international organizations and academic institutions. He has advised ministers, mayors, and governments on strategic guidance, policy development, and technical support and collaborated with prominent organizations such as the World Bank, UN-HABITAT, Asian Development Bank, UNDP, United Nations University (UNU), and Metropolis. His expertise includes leading project teams, building partnerships, mobilizing resources for research and advisory services, and conducting applied research resulting in influential reports, including the United Nations’ inaugural report on The State of Asian Cities. Currently serving as the Director of the Research Center for Sustainable Development and Innovation at Thammasat University. Dr. Dahiya has a strong publication record, has organized international conferences, and has extensive teaching experience at the postgraduate level. His areas of expertise encompass sustainable urbanization, climate change, urban innovation, cultural landscapes, urban planning, and community-led development. Expertise: Urban governance; planning and environment.