Richie Ahuja is an expert in business development strategies, and spearheads Environmental Defense Fund's (EDF) engagement in India. He helped catalyse the formation of other institutions such as Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) and Climate Parliament. Richie is also a leading voice on 'climate smart' agricultural practices, both within India and at a global level, through initiatives such as the Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture, which EDF was integral in launching.