Chandrima joined Climate Strategies in July 2019, and is currently a Programme Officer.

She has a background in climate risk and policy, and previously worked with the Red Cross-Red Crescent Climate Centre as a Research Consultant. She also has five years of prior experience in urban development and energy policy, specifically focusing on issues of energy-efficiency, water and affordable housing access in India. In 2018, Chandrima was nominated as a Local Pathways Fellow by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network for advancing local dialogue, collaboration and problem-solving around the Sustainable Development Goals.

Chandrima completed an MPA in Urban Innovation and Policy from University College London (UCL) in 2019.