Trainers
Teachers With Vision
Our Trainers
Our training team includes experienced professionals, policy advisors, and researchers who have worked across Asia with universities, governments, and global agencies to promote climate-smart education and governance transformation.
Dr. Balamurugan Ratha Krishnan
Regional Expert in Green Development & Sustainable Policy Leadership
Datuk Ir. Ts. Dr. Mahadi Mohamad
Expert in Circular Economy, Green Finance & Sustainable Development Leadership
Dr. Abhineet Kumar Jha
Regional Head of Sustainability Services at Applus+ LGAI
Keshav Jha
Senior Manager (Research & Advocacy) at ICLEI South Asia
Dr. Balamurugan Ratha Krishnan
Balamurugan Ratha Krishnan is a renowned regional development expert with over 19 years of experience in sustainable economic, social, and environmental progress across ASEAN. Currently CEO of Green Growth Asia Foundation, he leads transformative initiatives under IMT-GT, BIMP-EAGA, and Green City Action Plan. He has spearheaded global education programmes and sustainability strategies, including the IMT-GT Vision 2036 and Melaka Carbon Inventory. His credentials include a Doctorate in Business Administration and a Master’s in Sustainable Development Management.
Datuk Ir. Ts. Dr. Mahadi Mohamad
Dr. Mahadi is an accomplished expert in sustainability, crisis management, and public-private partnerships. With over two decades of cross-sectoral experience, he holds advanced degrees from Cambridge and Sunway University and is certified by UNEP and Frankfurt School. He currently serves as Executive Director of GGAF and Director of IMT-GT Joint Business Council. Known for his strategic roles in Kedah’s renewable infrastructure and policy advisory, he brings global insights and transformative leadership to his ESG training sessions.
Dr. Abhineet Kumar Jha
Dr. Jha is the Regional Head of Sustainability at Applus+ LGAI with 12+ years in ESG advisory and climate strategy. Holding doctorates in Environmental Management and Business Administration, he is a certified GHG & ESG verifier, senior research fellow, and widely recognized Net Zero standards expert. His contributions span World Bank CESMS, NTPC projects, and global ESG frameworks for sustainable urban and corporate systems.
Keshav Jha
Keshav Jha has 14+ years of experience in climate and urban sustainability across South and Southeast Asia. As Senior Manager at ICLEI South Asia, he leads climate mitigation projects, GHG inventories, and climate action planning across India, Bhutan, Malaysia, and more. Keshav has trained smart city engineers, municipal planners, and policy makers using IPCC-based tools and MRV systems, making climate action practical and scalable for local governments.
