Global forums like DAVOS highlight a stark reality: geopolitical tensions and delayed international climate commitments are slowing critical climate action, with direct consequences for vulnerable regions
In this context, Abinash Mohanty, Head – Climate Change & Sustainability at IPE Global Limited, shared his insights on how these disruptions are impacting the Himalayas, including unseasonal snowfall, increased tourist pressure, and strained mountain infrastructure. He emphasised that fragmented climate action leaves mountain ecosystems exposed to immediate risks, from infrastructure stress to heightened disaster vulnerability.
“When global climate action is delayed or fragmented due to political and economic tensions, mountain regions like the Himalayas bear the immediate brunt through unseasonal snowfall, stressed infrastructure, and heightened disaster risks,” he said, highlighting the need for risk-informed infrastructure and accelerated policy and financing mechanisms to protect communities and ecosystems.
Ricardo has 35 years´ experience in private sector development, regulatory reform, regional and local economic development in the European Union, Western Balkans, Easter Partnership Countries, Middle East, Africa, etc. He is tasked with developing our strategic operations in continental Europe and Ukraine.
Ricardo is a seasoned international development professional with over 30 years of experience designing and delivering Private Sector Development and economic growth initiatives across more than 50 countries spanning Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe, the CIS, Africa, MEDA, and Asia. He holds both a bachelor’s degree and PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
Ricardo brings a unique combination of strategic insight and practical implementation expertise. He has led high-impact assignments for key development institutions, including the European Commission, OECD, GIZ, FCDO/DFID, UNDP, UNCTAD, EBRD, ILO, ADB, World Bank, USAID, and Danida.
With a deep and practical understanding of institutional architecture, policy environment, and post-conflict recovery dynamics, and a career spanning over 30 years across transition economies, Ricardo brings not only technical depth but also a trusted reputation among donors, policymakers and peers.He is leading Triple Line’s strategic expansion into continental Europe, including Ukraine, while strengthening our credibility across the broader region and beyond. Proven Expertise Across Our Core Pillars. Ricardo’s work focuses on the areas central to Triple Line’s evolving service offering: Governance & Institutional Reform: advising public institutions on regulatory impact, policy reform, and donor coordination, Private Sector Development: strategy development for SME ecosystems, innovation, and competitiveness, Infrastructure Enabling Conditions: support for investment climate improvement and regional/local economic development and Cross-cutting themes, including green transition, women’s economic empowerment, and inclusive growth
