Dr. Pratibha Ganesan is a researcher and policy practitioner with over 10 years of experience in urban environmental health, science policy, and climate change. She holds a Ph.D. in Science Policy from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her career spans academia, think tanks, and international collaborations. She has led impactful training and research initiatives on sanitation, climate-resilient infrastructure, and solid waste management. She has trained more than 500 municipal officials with knowledge and tools on climate resilience and municipal service delivery. Dr. Ganesan has published widely, bridging science, policy, and practice with a strong focus on sustainability, health, and equity in urban governance and municipal service delivery.