Biography

Dr Sindra Sharma has a background in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, economics and international development. She holds a PhD from the London School of Economics. Hailing from Fiji, her work has always centred on climate justice with a focus on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and developing countries.

She has contributed to the climate dialogue by advising SIDS negotiators and working with civil society to advance climate justice narratives in policy discussions and broader contexts, approaching loss and damage in a holistic and integrated manner.

Her roles include advisor to the COP23 Presidency Chief Negotiator, Global Policy Lead at Climate Action Network (CAN) International, and Strategic Lead for the Loss and Damage Collaboration.

In her current role as Senior Policy Advisor at PICAN, Dr Sharma provides strategic policy advice to Pacific negotiators and CSOs at key multilateral events like COP28 and its Subsidiary and ancillary body meetings, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of UNFCCC processes and Pacific priorities.