Rajendra Kumar Pachauri

About the Author

Dr. Rajendra Kumar Pachauri is a distinguished Indian economist and environmentalist renowned for his pivotal role in global climate action. As the former Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from 2002 to 2015, he led the organization to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, shared with Al Gore, for advancing the understanding of human-induced climate change. A prolific scholar with a PhD in industrial economics from Duke University, Pachauri has authored numerous works on sustainable development and energy policy, including the influential anthology Climate Ethics: Essential Readings, which compiles key perspectives on the moral imperatives of environmental stewardship. Throughout his career, he has advocated for equitable climate solutions, bridging science, ethics, and policy to foster a resilient planet. His contributions extend to leadership roles at TERI, the Energy and Resources Institute, where he promoted renewable energy and low-carbon pathways in developing nations.