Vishal (Vishy) Manve
Vishal (Vishy) Manve is the Project Coordinator at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), within the Seismology, Geology, and Tectonophysics division. In this role, he supports the coordination of the Modeling Earth from Atomic to Global Scale (MINERALS) initiative, facilitating collaboration across interdisciplinary research teams and contributing to integrated Earth system modeling and sustainability goals.
Vishy brings over nine years of cross-sectoral experience spanning journalism, international climate policy, and multilateral engagement. Before joining Columbia, Vishy worked with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Growald Climate Fund, and the UN-SDG Evaluation Office, advancing initiatives at the intersection of climate finance, program evaluation, and global development.
He has authored over 400 published pieces across AFP, BBC, Global Voices, and The Diplomat, and has spoken internationally on climate and equity issues at forums such as the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs and the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy.
He holds dual Master’s degrees from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and Columbia Climate School, specializing in climate finance, disaster risk management, and global climate governance. He is passionate about integrating research, policy, and equity to drive just and inclusive climate action.