Juvarya has dedicated nearly three decades to guiding public agencies through the complexities of climate transition. With extensive experience in sustainability and economic development, she has held key positions, including Chief of Strategy at InBC Investment, British Columbia’s $500 million impact investment fund, and Director of the Canada Climate Law Initiative at the University of British Columbia. Juvarya led the green economy and green jobs strategy for the City of Vancouver for ten years, working closely with cleantech entrepreneurs and local businesses. Her prior work focused on shaping municipal green building policies to achieve a zero-carbon built environment.
Currently, she serves as a Senior Advisor with C40 Cities, leading a global alliance of port cities to promote sustainable trade and greener supply chains. Additionally, Juvarya is a Board Director for Vancity Credit Union, Canada’s largest credit union, and an advisor to Realize Capital Partners, managing funds for the Government of Canada’s Social Finance Fund.
Juvarya holds an MBA in Finance from the University of British Columbia and a BA (Hons) in Economics and Sustainable Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. She has also studied International Business and Chinese at Capilano University, where she received the Alumni Award of Excellence for her contributions to climate change. She holds the Global Competent Boards (GCB.D) ESG designation and the Global Association of Risk Professionals’ certificate in Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR).
Originally from the UK and of Pakistani heritage, Juvarya grew up in Saudi Arabia. She currently resides in Squamish, Canada, on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people, with her husband, two children, and two cats, Shmi Skywalker and Go Go Gamora.