Meet the Asian Front Team

Prajwol is a lawyer based in Nepal. He is a teaching faculty at Himalayan Whitehouse College of Law. He was engaged as a Research Consultant (Nepal) for the Centre for Environmental Law and Policy affiliated to the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka on a three years research project on Crimes against Future Generations. He also led a research initiative with South Asian researchers and published a research book titled "A Study of Climate Change Laws and Policies in South Asian Countries" in 2022. Prajwol is interested in the comparative study of environmental laws of South Asian countries, crimes against future generations, human rights, and youth activism. Prajwol believes WYCJ became a platform for him to implement the bookish knowledge of international law into practice by advocating for the Advisory Opinion of ICJ.

Email: prajwol@wy4cj.org

Justin is a Sheridan Fellow at the National University of Singapore, researching and teaching environmental law and property law. He completed his Bachelor of Civil Law in 2024 and graduated with a BA of Jurisprudence (LLB) with First Class Honours from the University of Oxford in 2022. Justin’s primary research interest lies in how private law doctrines and models can address public environmental problems. Justin has written in the areas of property law, climate litigation, and environmental regulation.

Email: justin@wy4cj.org

Raeesa, unlike all the law students, is from an arts background with a passion for climate justice. Despite her non-traditional academic path, her commitment to environmental activism is unmistakable. Utilizing various artistic mediums such as performance and storytelling, she endeavors to educate and raise awareness about the profound consequences of climate change, emphasizing the significance of the Advisory Opinion. She assumes the role of communications lead for the Asian Front and views her involvement with WYCJ as a conduit for her advocacy efforts.

Email: raaesa@wy4cj.org

Born and raised in Nepal, a country prone to the adverse effects of climate change, I grew up to be an all-rounder student and an advocate. The 10 years of my school life taught me many skills outside of academics like wushu, violin and arts. After high school, I am currently studying Bachelors in Psychology and Social Work in Thames International College, Kathmandu, along with doing internships in the field of mental health. Witnessing the vulnerability of my country, I started growing my interest in the environment and have been actively advocating for climate action as a member of youth-led organizations. Although I don't come from a legal background, I have been participating in various climate change-related events and strongly believe that it is an issue that concerns us all.

Email: communications.asia@wy4cj.org

A graduate of the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law, holding an LLB/PGDNL, Jigme's commitment to environmental conservation and climate action took root during her high school years through her active involvement in the school’s waste management club. During her time at JSW Law, she became a founding member of the Environmental Law Club. Jigme’s involvement with the Human Dignity Clinic at JSW Law allowed an extensive exploration of the multifaceted concept of dignity. Influenced by this engagement that expanded her perspectives, Jigme now explores and advocates the indispensable convergence of dignity with environmental protection and climate action.

Email: research.asia@wy4cj.org

Han Ying Jie is a law graduate from the National University of Singapore, Faculty of Law, and is currently an LLM student at the University of British Columbia. Her research interests lie in environmental law, eco-jurisprudence, and the Rights of Nature. She previously served as President of NUS Law’s Environmental Law Students Association.

Email: research.asia@wy4cj.org

Kinley Rinzin is a fourth year student at the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law. He comes from Bhutan, a country that has put in a significant amount of effort in being one of the fewest countries to be given the status of being carbon neutral. Their constitution uniquely enshrines the protection of the environment by dedicating 60% of its land to forest coverage for all times to come – which has inadvertently sparked an interest in him. He aspires to be an advocate in a crucial time where climate change is no more a concept but a reality we're all living with. His involvement with the Climate Change and Environmental Law Clinic, an experiential learning program offered by the law school, and his participation in the WYCJ Asian Front perfectly aligns with his goal of being an environmental advocate.

Email: membership.asia@wy4cj.org

Simana is a recent BA.LL.B. graduate from Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal. Growing up in a climate-vulnerable country, she has seen the impact of climate change closely. This inspired her to use her legal knowledge to protect people affected by climate change. During her law school, she actively took part in climate justice campaigns, lobbied for change, and even filed a Public Interest Litigation before the High Court of Nepal to promote eco-tourism in the Lumbini area. She has also worked to raise awareness about climate education by connecting it with human rights and has contributed to climate resilience projects to support vulnerable communities.

Email: membership.asia@wy4cj.org

Syed Tanvir Azam Taif is an Advocate at the Chattogram Judges’ Court, Bangladesh and working as a Research Associate of the Centre for Climate Justice-Bangladesh (CCJ-B). He completed his LL.B. (Honours) and LL.M. from the Department of Law, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. He has been involved in activities on promoting climate justice and building climate change awareness. He also worked as a Research Intern in Bangladesh Institute of Labor Studies (BILS). He has participated in various national and international training, workshops, competitions, seminars etc. and been awarded several times. He is currently working on the different aspects of loss and damage in Bangladesh.

Email: bangladesh@wy4cj.org

Moumita Das Gupta is an Advocate practicing in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and working as a Research Fellow of Centre for Climate Justice – Bangladesh (CCJ-B). She completed her LL.B (Honours) and LL.M, both from the Department of Law, University of Chittagong. Along with professional activities she is engaged with different voluntary activities also. Working with World Youth for Climate Justice is one of those. She is one of the National Rapporteurs on Global Climate Litigation working with the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law of Columbia Law School.

Email: bangladesh@wy4cj.org

Based in Bangladesh, she has been actively involved with the World Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ) since 2024 and now serves as the Executive Secretary of the Bangladesh National Front. Tunaz holds an LLB and LLM from Jahangirnagar University, equipping her with a strong legal foundation to support climate advocacy and policy work.

Driven by a vision of a safe, sustainable planet for current and future generations, Tunaz brings dedication, legal insight, and a global perspective to her work with WYCJ. Her commitment to environmental protection is rooted in the belief that meaningful change begins with youth-led action and international cooperation.

Email: bangladesh@wy4cj.org

Karma Wangmo is a recent graduate of Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law, Bhutan. Her engagement with climate justice began during her time at law school, where she pursued an environmental law course. This interest was further solidified through her involvement with the Human Dignity Clinic, where she explored how climate change directly impacts the dignity and rights of vulnerable populations.

Her passion for advocacy is matched by her ability to engage with complex legal and social issues, and she remains dedicated to promoting inclusive, rights-based approaches to climate resilience and child protection.

Email: bhutan@wy4cj.org

Passang is a young lawyer and WYCJ National Lead of Bhutan. He holds LLB and Post Graduate Diploma in National Law from Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law. His interests revolve around criminal law, international law, environmental law and human rights law.

Email: bhutan@wy4cj.org

Gunjan is an India-qualified lawyer with over five years of litigation experience before Indian courts. She began her career in India and later pursued an LL.M. at the National University of Singapore, initially focusing on international arbitration and dispute resolution. During her time at NUS, her exposure to the field of climate justice and the global urgency of climate change inspired a shift in her professional focus.

Gunjan has served as a Research Assistant with the Climate Change Law and Policy vertical at the NUS Centre for International Law, as well as with the Canadian Institute for International Law Expertise, where her research explored the intersection of international economic law and environmental law.

Driven by a personal commitment to ensuring a more sustainable future for the next generation, she is particularly interested in expanding academic and policy engagement at the crossroads of public international law and climate change law within India.

Email: india@wy4cj.org

Deeptangshu is a lawyer based in West Bengal, India, working closely with community-based organisations to advance access to justice. He leads strategic litigations, advocates for policy reforms, and conducts legal awareness training to empower tea garden workers, traditional forest-dwellers, and other marginalized communities to assert their constitutional and legal rights and navigate the legal system effectively.

Email: india@wy4cj.org

Shristi is a fourth-year Law and Economics student at Kathmandu University and currently serves as the Nepal National Front Co-Lead for World’s Youth for Climate Justice. Unlike most law students, she aims to bridge the often-overlooked world of corporate finance, law and climate justice with equal commitment. As a Trainee Associate at Bhandari Law and Partners, she has previously advised clients on foreign investments and hydropower acquisitions, while her work at the Nepal Centre for Political Leadership engaged over 1,000 youths in civic education. She has represented Nepal at COP29 in Azerbaijan and contributed to global policy discussions at the APFSD Youth Forum, 2024. With moot court experience at the Jean-Pictet Competition and Stetson IEMCC, and facilitation roles with the British Council and Geneva Centre for Human Rights, Shristi uses law as both a profession and a tool to create larger impact. Certified in Sustainable Development and the Law and the Child Rights Convention from the University of Cambridge, she continues to amplify children's rights and marginalized voices, believing that true justice lies in making policy both inclusive and people-powered.

Email: nepal@wy4cj.org

Swikriti is a climate enthusiast, currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Bachelors in Law and Arts. Her passion for climate justice and environmental activism lies at the intersection of legal advocacy as she strives to empower youth and women to drive meaningful policy change.

Through her engagement with youth in pro-bono legal awareness initiatives on Forum for Human Rights and on hand engagement in policy reforms institute of Nepal, advocating for climate justice has complemented her interests in international law and diplomacy while working for the cause of local minorities and indigenous communities. She believes that humanity must learn to let what we have taken from the environment rest in itself—without drowning it with our remains.

Email: nepal@wy4cj.org

Swosti Bastola is a fifth-year BBM-LLB student at Kathmandu University School of Law. With a strong academic and advocacy background, she has written several research papers focusing on environmental law, wildlife crimes, and the broader intersections of law and sustainability.

She has participated in numerous national and international workshops and training programs on gender justice, climate justice, and green finance, building interdisciplinary knowledge to support policy innovation. Swosti has also contributed to legislative drafting and law-making processes directly under a Federal Member of Parliament. In addition to her academic and legal work, she serves as the G17 University Coordinator for Kathmandu University under the G17 Global Goals Youth Consortium and was actively involved with Amnesty International Nepal via Youth Networks.

Email: nepal@wy4cj.org

Muhammad Shahzad is a passionate environmental researcher and PhD scholar specializing in forest restoration. Actively engaged in climate action initiatives, he advocates for sustainable development and youth empowerment. Shahzad is committed to driving impactful change through research, community engagement, and advancing global climate justice efforts.

Email: pakistan@wy4cj.org

Fatima Zahra is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in Physics. Despite her non-law background, she actively partakes in the cause of climate justice through various national and international initiatives. Attempting to juxtapose her STEM background with community participation; Fatima strives to bring a unique blend of perspective and skill to this dire frontier!

Email: pakistan@wy4cj.org

Chithmini Bandara is a graduate of the Faculty of Law,University of Colombo holding an LL.B.(Hons.) degree. She currently serves as a Junior Research Fellow and Project Proposal Team Lead at the Centre for Environmental Law and Policy (CELP), affiliated with the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo. In addition, she is reading for her Attorney-at-Law qualification at the Sri Lanka Law College.

Chithmini is a climate enthusiast deeply committed to advancing environmental advocacy across Sri Lanka and beyond.With a strong foundation in law and an unwavering passion for climate justice, Her dedication to pro bono legal services reflects her belief in accessible justice and community empowerment.

Chithmini brings a unique blend of academic insight, field experience, and leadership to every initiative she undertakes. She is determined to be a catalyst for change in environmental governance and youth climate action.

Email: srilanka@wy4cj.org

Luxy Thriyanka is a dedicated and highly motivated law student currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Law (BA.LLB) at The Open University of Sri Lanka. She possesses a strong background in content writing and freelance translation. She has completed diplomas in marketing and human rights at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Her professional experience includes roles in copywriting, article writing, and translation. Luxy is passionate about human rights and digital marketing, with a particular focus and passion for environmental law and climate change. She aims to leverage her skills in law, communication, and social advocacy to create a meaningful impact.

Email: srilanka@wy4cj.org