Gayatri Karnik

Bio

I engage in international discussions across UN, OECD and INTERPOL, focusing on integration of clean energy technologies into climate and finance mechanisms. I lead the youth platform of a global network 30,000 strong and chair an OECD task force on strengthening gender equity across the energy sector. I created Climate Policy Practice, a public education platform that has helped 2,000 young people five countries, translating complex climate law into accessible insight.

• Policy Analyst

  Anthropocene Institute - Part-time From September 2025 to Present

  I look at integrating of nuclear energy projects into the UN climate law, specifically Paris Agreement Article 6 carbon-crediting framework. rnI also couduct legal and policy analysis on the inclusion of nuclear within carbon markets, focusing on additionality, monitoring, verification and environmental integrityrn

• Taskforce Chair

  OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) - Freelance From February 2025 to Present

  I co-lead of the Attract Taskforce under the NEA High-Level Group on Gender Balance, serving as the youngest and only non-OECD national to co-chair an NEA taskforce, contributing to policy recommendations on workforce development, diversity and talent attraction rnrnI have organised an international workshop in Sweden for 41 young professionals from over 20 countries, coordinating 8 senior energy leaders to deliver mentorship, leadership training and cross-sector collaboration

• Founder and Director

  Climate Policy Practice (CPP) - Freelance From November 2024 to Present

  I founded a public-education platform on international climate law and finance following COP29, where I have designed and delivered 20 tailored workshops and lectures across universities, NGOs and youth organisations, reaching over 2000 participants globally.rnI produced accessible learning materials that translate complex UNFCCC and Paris Agreement frameworks into actionable knowledge for students and practitioners.

• International Policy Fellow

  Generation Atomic - Part-time From February 2024 to Present

  I lead an international delegation of over 15 members to four major UN climate negotiations (Brazil, Azerbaijan, Germany), advancing the inclusion of nuclear energy within UNFCCC climate finance and mitigation frameworks.rnI moderated high-profile panel with science communicator Kyle Hill (2.7M+ followers) at the UN in Vienna, engaging 200+ participants and represent organisation in multilateral forums, IAEA conferences and UN discussions, translating complex energy-policy issues into actionable,

• Vice-President

  Women in Nuclear Young Generation (WiN YG) - Freelance From May 2024 to Present

  I support the leadership of international network of 400+ energy professionals across 5 continents, enhancing women’s participation and leadership in the nuclear and wider clean energy sector. I have led the WiN delegations to COP29 and COP30, organising four side events and a cross-sector exhibition, and managing a 12-member delegation in collaboration with renewable and clean-energy organisations. rn

• Assistant to the Special Representative to the United Nations

  INTERPOL - Internship From April 2022 to February 2023

  I supported negotiations of the UN Cybercrime Convention, analysing national legislations, preparing legal interventions and organising 50+ bilateral meetings and multiple side events with states and international organisations. I authored and distributed a weekly “Cyber Law Newsletter” across INTERPOL’s diplomacy and cybercrime divisions. I was departmental focal point for the Project Portfolio Management and Strategic and Business Planning Committee.

• MSc International Relations

  London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London From September 2020 to December 2021

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)

  University of Law Issued March 2026 Show Credential

• English

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