About Lakshman Srikanth
Lakshman is an advisor in the Safe and Resilient Infrastructure Department of Geo Unit. He has contributed to numerous projects mainly in India and Nigeria across various domains in mainstreaming disaster and climate risk.
Projects revolve around the following themes:
- Community based early warning and dissemination systems,
- Disaster management planning and framework development,
- Training and capacity development,
- Vulnerability assessments to environmental and climate hazard assessments,
- Decision support systems
- Climate information services including agriculture-meteorological advisories
Lakshman’s major contribution to the project that he works on includes:
- Adaptability to diverse environments and contexts
- Collaborative spirit in engaging stakeholders and partners
- Problem-solving approach to complex challenges
- Innovation in developing effective solutions tailored to local needs
Lakshman's notable contributions include:
- Implementing community-based early warning systems in high-risk areas leveraging existing formal and informal networks and linkages, enhancing disaster preparedness and response.
- Developing decision support systems for policymakers, enabling informed decision-making in disaster risk management.
- Facilitating capacity development initiatives to strengthen local resilience and communities as the first mile.
He draws inspiration from the words of the Tamil Sangam poet, Avvaiyar: "Known is a drop, unknown the ocean."
Please reach out to Lakshman for collaboration and partnership in addressing the complex challenges pertaining to disaster and climate change.