Reeshabh Shayan Tupsee

• Appointed to the UN-CTCN Gender & Climate Technology Expert Roster under UNFCCC.
• Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance on integrating gender considerations into climate technology development, implementation and policy frameworks.
• Engage in capacity-building initiatives, research and advisory roles to advance gender-responsive climate solutions.
• Collaborate with governments, multilateral agencies, research institutions and civil society organizations to promote gender-equitable climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to expert panels, policy discussions and knowledge-sharing efforts on the intersection of gender, climate action and technology.

• Serves as Expert Reviewer for the First Order Draft of the IPCC Methodology Report on Inventories for Short-lived Climate Forcers (SLCF); the First Order Draft and Second Order Draft of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. (SRCITIES); First Order Draft of the IPCC AR7 Working Group I report
• Provides technical and socio-economic review to ensure accuracy, balance and policy relevance for decision-makers.
• Contributes to a transparent, multi-stakeholder review process strengthening global climate knowledge.
• Evaluated content for accuracy and adherence to guidelines.

• Selected by the Mediterranean Experts on Climate and Environmental Change (MedECC) to serve as External Expert Reviewer for their First Order Draft of the MedECC Second Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR2).
• Reviewing chapters covering adaptation options and enablers, mitigation and decarbonisation, policies, governance, economic Instruments and financing transitions and societal transformation for a sustainable future, ahead of the report’s Second Order Draft stage.

Selected by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), to serve as Expert Reviewer for the First Order Draft of the IPBES Second Global Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, providing substantive written comments on the assessment, in accordance with IPBES review guidelines and using the official comments template.

Methodological Expert Panel (MEP) Public Stakeholder:

• Authored the comprehensive analysis of carbon leakage quantification methods, with primary contributions in introducing advanced mathematical modeling approaches.
• Developed a framework for evaluating emission displacement effects, introducing advanced mathematical modeling for equipment transfer leakage, resource competition, and service-level modifications in international carbon markets
• Formulated evidence-based recommendations for enhancing quantification methodologies, including standardized calculation procedures, sector-specific guidance, and protocols for managing uncertainty in cross-jurisdictional carbon leakage assessment
  

Article 6.4 Supervisory Body Public Stakeholder for Carbon Credit Registry System:

• Authored the jurisprudential analysis on carbon credit registry frameworks, establishing how optimized registry frameworks advance sustainable consumption and production.
• Developed comprehensive analysis of registry systems' legal and regulatory frameworks, focusing on ownership rights documentation and jurisdictional protocols.
• Formulated evidence-based recommendations addressing registry security interests and users' rights within the mechanism registry.

Developed a National Adaptation Plan for Coastal, Pluvial and Urban Flood Resilience in Mauritius addressing compound flood risk across urban and coastal systems, integrating statutory planning reform, enforceable coastal setback regulation, retention infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and UNFCCC- and Sendai-aligned governance under a 2035 resilience vision, drawing on comparative models from Rotterdam, Fiji and the Maldives

• Oversee and direct research strategy and outputs across projects, ensuring methodological rigor and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Manage and mentor research staff, coordinating workflows and quality control across multiple concurrent workstreams. Liaise with external partners, funders, and stakeholders to represent the research function and secure collaborative opportunities.
  

• Led the research and drafting of a full national report assessing Madagascar’s data protection law, cybersecurity landscape and AI governance readiness.
• Analysed Law No. 2014-038 and associated institutional frameworks, including regulatory authority capacity and enforcement limitations.
• Developed executive summary and policy analysis covering digital identity systems, inclusion risks and governance gaps.
• Produced structured matrices evaluating legal provisions, implementation status and institutional effectiveness

Serving as Global Thematic Focal Point: Sustainable Construction and Development, under the UN-MGCY SDG12 Constituency.

• In charge of sustainable construction initiatives across 193 UN member states and 2 observer states, focusing on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and urban areas.
• Developing region-specific sustainable building models to address unique environmental, economic and social challenges.
• Contributing to the sustainable construction section of the UN MGCY declaration for the United Nations General Assembly.
• Representing youth perspectives from affiliated organizations while addressing the construction sector’s share of global greenhouse gas emissions.

• Currently serving as the EU-Mauritius Youth Ambassador
• Currently serving as Vice Chairman of the Climate Change Thematic for the EU Sounding Board

Empowering marginalized communities through innovative microfinance. Supporting aspiring entrepreneurs living on less than $5/day to build sustainable businesses and create local financial structures. Driving social change through pay-it-forward community microloans and entrepreneurship training.

• Drove organizational growth and secured strategic partnerships as Focal Point, expanding global reach and impact.
• Led a division of volunteers for the climate science & research, moderated various research submission and booklets.

• Crafted the 2030 Masterplan, incorporating cutting-edge sustainable development practices to transform urban planning for a population of over 100,000
• Advised the Mayor sustainable development methods to gain youth participation in local governance and community projects
• Implemented a city-wide green initiative, leading to a 25% reduction in carbon emissions and the creation of 5 new urban green spaces within 2 years

• Led Cyclone Belal Report & Community Development proposal
• Achieved 57% coverage for vulnerable communities during disasters
• Expanded the council's influence to 860 students and 79 colleges in Mauritius, and extended its reach to five colleges in Rodrigues

• Led global youth initiatives, mobilizing over 250 young leaders and raising $400K+ for Local Conference Of Youth Mauritius
• Co-authored COP29 Youth Declaration and National Statement, influencing international climate policy
  

• Supported collaboration and community building among panel members to facilitate teamwork in line with established guidelines.
• Reviewed and assessed youth grant applications to ensure accuracy and fairness.
• Provided helpful feedback to applicants for improving future applications.
• Engaged actively in discussions and decision-making during youth panel meetings.
• Identified and reported conflicts of interest and code of conduct breaches, addressing safeguarding issues promptly.

• Board Member of the Assas Law Society (ALS) for the 2025-2026 mandate
• Winner of the Annual ALS Debate Competition (2025)

• Awarded a 95% merit-based scholarship.
• Graduated as an Urban Climate Leadership Fellow.

Curriculum:

Unit 1: Urbanization, Cities, and Climate Change

Unit 2: Urban Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Solutions

Unit 3: Measurement and Accounting

Unit 4: Strategies, Governance, and Finance

Unit 5: Coalitions and Implementation

Awarded a fully funded merit-based seat.

1) The Paris Agreement, Sustainable Development And The Law

Module Focus:

• Climate Mitigation and Net Zero Transitions
• Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Loss & Damage
• Climate Finance, Carbon Markets and Low-GHG Emissions Development Pathways
• Climate Compliance, Capacity and Transparency Framework

2) The Global Biodiversity Framework, Sustainable Development And The Law

Module Focus:

• Nature Conservation, Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Protection
• Sustainable Use and Management of Biodiversity, Trade of Wildlife Species and Ecosystem Valuation
• Benefit-Sharing and Protection of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge
• Biodiversity Finance, Capacity-Building, Scientific Cooperation and Tech Transfer

3) The Trade Rules, Sustainable Development And The Law

Module Focus:

• Trade Rules Principles, Practices and Global Governance
• Law and Practice of Sustainable Trade in the Global Society
• Law and Practice of Sustainable Trade in the Global Economy
• Law and Practice of Sustainable Trade in the Global Biosphere
• Emerging Issues and Innovations in Sustainable Trade Law and Governance

4) The United Nations Child Rights Convention, Sustainable Development And The Law

Module Focus:

• Rights of the Child and State Obligations
• Child Protection and Welfare
• Education, Health and Sustainable Development
• Children's Rights to a Voice in Decision-Making that Concerns Them

5) The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, Sustainable Development and the Law

Unit 1. Environmental Management: An Overview

Unit 2. Current Environmental Problems Worldwide

Unit 3. Strategic Environmental Planning and Management

Unit 4. Environmental Management System: Key Features

Unit 5. Environmental Planning & Environmental Law

Unit 6. Environmental Policy Development

Unit 7. Improving Environmental Performance

Unit 8. How to Implement Environmental Policy

Unit 9. Monitoring Environmental Performance

Unit 10. Environmental Performance Report & Review

Module 1: Environmental Management: An Overview

Module 2: Current Environmental Problems Worldwide

Module 3: Strategic Environmental Planning and Management

Module 4: Environmental Management System: Key Features

Module 5: Environmental Planning & Environmental Law

Module 6: Environmental Policy Development

Module 7: Improving Environmental Performance