Srivastava works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Utah. An interdisciplinary glacio-hydrologist, she integrates remote sensing, field data, and modelling to understand the long-term impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers.

She earned her PhD in Water Resources Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, in 2022. She has participated in multiple research expeditions to Indian Himalayan glaciers, including Chhota Shigri and Drang Drung.

She co-authored a seminal review in Science (Azam et al., 2021) that identified critical gaps in Himalayan glacio-hydrology and proposed forward-looking solutions. A passionate advocate for women in science, Dr. Srivastava promotes female participation in glaciology through podcasts, field training programs, and mentorship.

She is a PhD student in Environment and Geography at the University of Manitoba, Canada. With a multidisciplinary background in advertising, education, marketing, storytelling and curating, she has spent the last two decades developing action-oriented methodologies to build water narratives across transnational communities.

Her film ‘Voices of Teesta’, produced under Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) Project, explores the impact of hydropower dams, cultural connection, Indigenous beliefs and transboundary geopolitics. For this work, she won the Young Green Filmmaker 2016 award at Woodpecker International Film Festival andsecured second position in the All-India Indigenous Film Festival called “Samuday ke Saath”.

She is passionate about decolonial modes of storytelling, her works have been featured in the Living Waters Museum and Northeast Water Talks.

As Impact Lead for Climate at GRID-Arendal, Anna Sinisalo works with a diverse team of experts to tackle the complex and interconnected challenges of climate change. Her work focuses on bridging science and policy, and collaborate with partners around the world to co-create solutions that are practical, inclusive, and grounded in equity, with a strong focus on supporting communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

With a background in geophysics and cryospheric sciences, she brings both analytical depth and a collaborative mindset to her work. Her experience spans research, capacity development, and international partnerships, with a focus on co-creating knowledge that drives fair and effective climate action. At GRID-Arendal, I help shape and deliver climate strategies that break down systemic barriers and support action at all levels — from local communities to global frameworks.

Pema Eden is a PhD candidate in Climate Science at the College of Natural Resources, conducting research on permafrost mapping in Bhutan. Her cryospheric experiences include participating in glacier expeditions across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, including Bhutan and Nepal, as well as the Swiss Alps. She also took part in the First Women on Ice expedition organized by ICIMOD, reflecting her commitment to advancing both scientific understanding and representation in the field of glaciology and climate research.