Suggestions
Sweta Chakraborty, PhD
Climate Behavioral Scientist | CEO, We Don’t Have Time North America | Science Policy Advisor | TV contributor | Author | Keynote Speaker | Impact Investor
Sweta Chakraborty, PhD is a prominent risk and behavioral scientist with extensive experience in climate change and environmental issues. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for North America at We Don't Have Time, a position she has held since November 2021.1 Additionally, she has been an Executive Board Member of the same organization since October 2018.1
Professional Background
Dr. Chakraborty's career spans various roles related to climate action and sustainability:
- The Earthshot Prize: She is a judge for the 2023 Earthshot Prize.1
- The International Science Reserve: She serves as an Advisory Council Member at The New York Academy of Sciences.1
- Terraformation Inc.: As a Climate Voices Fellow, she educates audiences on reforestation and biodiversity.1
- Lightbridge Corporation: She is an Independent Director and chairs the Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) Committee.1
- Resilience Action Partners: She works as a Behavioral Scientist on FEMA's CERC 2.0 contract.1
- Pioneer Public Affairs: She is a Partner at this firm addressing challenging issues in policy and public affairs.1
Education
Dr. Chakraborty's educational background includes:
- Postdoctorate from the University of Oxford's Centre for Socio Legal Studies1
- PhD in Risk Management from King's College London1
- BSc in Decision Science from Carnegie Mellon University1
Climate Advocacy
While not explicitly mentioned in her LinkedIn profile, Dr. Chakraborty's involvement as a Climate Surrogate for Harris for President is consistent with her extensive work in climate-related fields. Her posts on LinkedIn indicate active engagement in climate policy and advocacy, including:
- Addressing disinformation about hurricanes2
- Discussing the role of litigation in holding the energy sector accountable for climate change3
- Promoting climate voter initiatives4
Dr. Chakraborty's expertise in risk management, behavioral science, and climate issues makes her a valuable asset in climate-related political campaigns and policy discussions.
