Climate Asia

125+ professionals joined us last week for Inside Climate Hiring: Opportunities Across the Sector to explore what it takes to build a career in India's climate and development sector.

The conversation, moderated by Raisha Galib, Associate Director, Program Design and Acceleration, Climate Asia, and Ridhi Gathani, Senior Manager, Arthan, reinforced something we have been hearing consistently from professionals across sectors: people aren't only looking for open roles, they are looking to understand where they fit, how to position their experience, and what organisations are really looking for when they hire.

Some of the key insights from the session included:

🌱 Climate hiring extends far beyond technical roles, with opportunities across communications, programme management, research, policy, fundraising, finance, operations, HR and more.

🌱 Many organisations are hiring for capabilities such as stakeholder management, adaptability, communication and problem-solving—not just prior climate experience.

🌱 Professionals from adjacent sectors can make successful transitions by demonstrating transferable skills, building climate context, and clearly articulating the impact of their work.

🌱 Strong applications go beyond listing responsibilities. They show outcomes, decision-making, and why your experience is relevant to the role.
The discussion also explored where hiring demand is growing, emerging skills shaping the sector, and practical strategies for navigating a long-term career in climate.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such thoughtful questions and perspectives to the conversation, and to Raisha Galib and Ridhi Gathani for sharing their insights and experiences.

If you could not join us, you can still explore the climate-specific opportunities we have compiled through the LinkedIn post linked here - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7475122059942146051