Unnikrishnan Nair is a climate finance and sustainability leader with over 22 years of experience across Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Caribbean. His expertise covers agriculture, forestry, coastal management, and rural and peri-urban development, with a strong focus on building resilience in vulnerable communities. At ADB, he leads South Asia climate efforts. He has held senior roles at the Commonwealth Secretariat, UNFCCC, GIZ India, and ITC Ltd, advancing climate policy, finance, and land use initiatives.