Iora Ecological Solutions

IORA’s multi-disciplinary expertise in environmental finance, policy advisory and scientific research alongside our experience and proven ability to design and implement large-scale conservation projects across the globe has enabled us to offer an integrated and effective platform for ecosystem conservation, leading to our emergence as a domain leader in India. Our team has delivered key policy and program actions towards ecosystem restoration and climate action in the region. We have contributed to inclusion of forestry in the 14th and 15th Finance Commissions of India, Developed a roadmap for India's NDC, Contributed to IUCNs global biodiversity offset strategy, Developed State Climate Action plans and Forest Working plans for 7 states, Implemented India's first 4 REDD+ Pilots with USAID, Implemented Private sector engagement for Biodiversity Finance for UNDP, Developed a National GHG Registry Framework for India with IHS Markit, amongst others. IORA’s actions for a greener future are spread across the length and breadth of India, where our solutions on climate change, energy and healthy forests are being implemented in 10 million hectares in 19 states across the country. Our team of over 40 people is headquartered in Delhi with regional offices in Assam, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.