I am a young water professional passionate about integrated water management, disaster risk reduction, and nature-based solutions in flood management. Coming from a cyclone-prone coast, witnessing the damage and the impact every year, made me interested in pursuing Integrated Water Resources Management and seeking effective ecosystem-based solutions for water-related problems. I have been involved in research projects connected to watershed management, climate change adaptation, and flood management. Being a part of several youth networks, I had been addressing and empowering youth through several webinars about ecosystem-based adaptation to the changing climate.
By joining HAEDES, I aim to contribute to the projects by using my acquired skills, building knowledge, and developing skills by working together with experts in diverse backgrounds. I consider this opportunity an important step in achieving my goal to create a sustainable future and a nature-inclusive approach to water management.