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.

Wang Puyu is a Research Professor and PhD Supervisor at the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, CAS, where she leads the Altai Observation and Research Station of Cryosphere and Sustainable Development. A member of the CAS Youth Innovation Promotion Association, her research focuses on glacier change and its impact on water resources in arid regions.

She has conducted extensive fieldwork on glaciers across the Tianshan, Altai, and Qilian Mountains. Dr. Wang has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, including 32 SCI papers as first or corresponding author, and contributed to 7 monographs. She is a recipient of the CAS Outstanding Science and Technology Achievement Prize and the West Light Talent Program award.

Wang has led 4 National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) projects and participates in major national research initiatives. She also holds roles in the International Association of Cryosphere Sciences (IACS) and the Chinese Society of Cryosphere Sciences.

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.

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.