Sarika is the Director of Implementation (South & West Asia) for the Regional & Mayoral Engagement team at C40 Cities, bringing nearly two decades of cross-sectoral expertise to the role. At C40, she spearheads efforts to translate high-level climate commitments into tangible projects across multiple cities.
Previously, Sarika was the Team Lead for the GEF7-funded UrbanShift Country Project at the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA). While there, she also led the land, shelter, and transport sectors for the seminal Master Plan for Delhi – 2041, guiding the development of strategic frameworks for sustainable, equitable, and inclusive urban growth. Her policy contributions included the Land, Transit-oriented Development (TOD), and Regeneration policies for Delhi.
An architect with a Master’s degree in housing from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. Sarika has also worked with organizations such as UNICEF and contributed to projects funded by multilateral agencies, including the World Bank, JICA, and DFID. Beyond her professional commitments, she enjoys outings with her family or simply unwinding in her free time.