Entering a Career in Sustainability / Karthik Ganesan, Fellow and Director (Strategic Partnerships), at CEEW

From a career that started in aviation, a leap to working in clean energy might seem quite stark. However, a passion for addressing the energy deficit in India motivated Karthik Ganesan to make the shift. So, how can one start a career in sustainability? What skills should one focus on? What redeemable qualities can impress recruiters? Listen to the latest episode of MAP to find out.

This podcast is a part of Transitions Research's initiative, Monsoon Academy, that aims to build the ground force for climate and sustainability transitions in India.

Chapters

• 0:00 Entering a Career in Sustainability/Director of Strategic Partnerships, CEEW
• 1:13 Karthik's Journey
• 2:32 Karthik's First Professional Experience in Climate
• 3:43 A Transition to Climate
• 6:33 Karthik's Role as an Advisor
• 8:24 Karthik's Day-to-Day Tasks at CEEW
• 9:31 Challenges to Expect
• 13:05 Learning About the Political Economy of Energy in India
• 14:20 Rewards Along Karthik's Career
• 17:02 What Would Karthik's Younger Self Think of His Work?