About
Adaptation and Loss and Damage Consultant ,
Summary
Dr. Neeraj Shankar is an experienced professional with a strong track record in the design, delivery and review of climate adaptation, Loss and Damage (L&D), and disaster management projects across the Pacific and other climate-vulnerable regions. Brings deep expertise in strategy development, policy review, climate risk governance, and institutional capacity strengthening for national governments, regional organisations, and development partners.
Notable work includes supporting the co-development of four L&D projects under New Zealand MFAT’s Addressing Climate Change Loss and Damage Programme, designing and implementing early warning systems, conducting climate and disaster risk assessments, and preparing national Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) status reports. Also offers specialised experience in Non-Economic Loss and Damage (NELD), including protection of cultural heritage, intergenerational knowledge, human mobility impacts, and social cohesion.
Currently developing the first Pacific-wide regional evidence base for Loss and Damage for SPREP, strengthening the foundation for future L&D programming, reporting and access to climate finance. Recognised for building strong, trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders, government agencies, regional bodies, community networks and technical specialists, and for facilitating inclusive, culturally grounded, multi-stakeholder consultations.