Zakiyyah Bibi Azraa Mungroo

• 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.

Developed a National Adaptation Plan for Integrated Water Security and Urban Climate Health in Mauritius addressing compound water stress and urban climate exposure across the Central Plateau corridor, integrating statutory reform of water and planning legislation, decentralised storage infrastructure, rainwater harvesting mandates, nature-based catchment management, and Paris Agreement-, Sendai- and SDG 6 and 11-aligned governance under a 2030 resilience vision, drawing on comparative models from Barbados, Cape Verde and Sri Lanka

• 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.

• 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.

• Led the research and drafting of a full national report assessing Mauritius’s data protection regime, cybersecurity frameworks and AI governance developments.
• Supported analysis of the Data Protection Act and regulatory ecosystem, including supervisory authorities and compliance structures.
• Developed executive summaries and analytical sections on governance readiness and policy implementation.
• Contributed to structured research components, including legal mapping and comparative policy assessment.

Methodological Expert Panel (MEP) Public Stakeholder:

• Authored the case study on technology adoption, with primary contributions to identifying quantification gaps in carbon leakage monitoring.
• Developed a framework for integrating emerging technologies-satellite remote sensing, IoT and blockchain-into digital MRV systems to enhance leakage detection through comparative analysis of Gold Standard, Verra and California's Cap-and-Trade methodologies.
• Formulated evidence-based recommendations including digital MRV definitions, technical specifications, automation protocols for cross-border leakage identification and assessment.
  

Article 6.4 Supervisory Body - Ownership of A6.ERs Public Stakeholder:

• Authored the analysis on inclusive financial mechanisms in carbon markets, with contributions in promoting equitable access, affordability and gender-responsive finance under SDG 12.
• Developed technical recommendations for integrating access safeguards and cost-reduction measures into security interest structures to support small-scale and developing country participants.
• Proposed stakeholder-centered financial protocols informed by global green finance analysis to enhance transparency, simplify registry participation and democratize carbon finance for marginalized communities.

Serving as Global Thematic Focal Point: Sustainable Lifestyles and Public Education, under the UN-MGCY SDG12 Constituency.

• Leading global advocacy on sustainable consumption, education reform, and public awareness under SDG 12, with targeted engagement in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and African contexts.
• Designing educational frameworks and communication toolkits for youth-led public campaigns, reaching networks across 193 UN member states and 2 observer states.
• Contributing to the Sustainable Lifestyles section of the UN MGCY declaration for the United Nations General Assembly.
• Representing education and lifestyle priorities to address unsustainable consumption patterns and behavioral change at scale.

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.

• Oversee and direct policy analysis and development across priority issue areas, ensuring positions are evidence-based and aligned with organizational strategy. Manage and coordinate policy staff, reviewing outputs for analytical rigor and consistency across submissions and briefs.
• Represent the organization in engagement with government bodies, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders, building and maintaining relationships that advance policy influence.
• Drafted LEARNBLUE's organisational bylaws, establishing the institutional governance framework, decision-making architecture, and compliance standards underpinning the organisation's long-term operational sustainability and transparency

• Crafted the 2030 Masterplan, incorporating sustainable development practices for a population of over 100,000
• Implemented a city-wide green initiative, reducing carbon emissions by 25% and creating 5 new urban green spaces
• Led the sustainable development of Balfour Garden, implementing aquaponic system, security measures and new drainage methods
• Advised current and previous Mayors on sustainable practices implementation for the town

• Amended and co-wrote the Historical 2024 Eco-Technology Justice Resolution, advocating for gender-equitable access to climate-resilient technologies and aligning with international frameworks such as the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan and SDG 5 and 13.

• Established partnership with statice health international to launch health clubs in all Mauritian High Schools
  Coordinating activities and initiatives within statice health clubs in Mauritius
• Co-Led a comprehensive study on “dengue” transmission dynamics in Mauritius, influencing national health policies

Statice Health International Focal Point:

• Primary liaison between Statice Health International and local initiatives
• Coordinate and implement Statice Health programs and strategies in the region
• Establish and oversee Statice Health clubs across Mauritius, promoting health awareness and community engagement

• Guided start-ups in using micro-loan systems from the BG ambassador booklet, promoting financial inclusion and supporting sustainable entrepreneurship.

• Worked as Chairman for Local Conference Of Youth (Mauritius)
• 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

• Led the Menstrual Hygiene Accessibility Project, making free period products available in all schools across Mauritius and Rodrigues Island.
• Drafted and proposed the council’s constitution, by-laws and amendments, establishing its foundational legal framework, expanding its reach to 300 members covering 70+ high schools in Mauritius and 5 in Rodrigues Island.

• Led "Community Reintegration Program" to support vulnerable youth through rehabilitation, vocational training, and transitional housing services.

• 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

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

Awarded a fully funded merit-based seat.