The team that makes it possible
Climate Resilient Solutions operates through a network of researchers, practitioners, and domain experts — bringing together the expertise needed to put research into practice
Rather than a fixed structure, we scale and adapt to each projects needs
Dr. Bali Lee
Works at the intersection of research, science communications & strategic development. Leads Carbon at Risk, a bridge-building initiative that emerged from her work at Rethinking Removals, bringing together insurers, project developers, and academics to work on permanence in carbon removal. Directs climate adaptation research at Gulre, an indigenous-led science & art platform.
Holds a PhD in Neuroscience and Molecular Biology from the University of Manchester, and previously co-founded a neurotech start-up.
Founder, DirectorCARBON AT RISK TEAM
Prof. Ben Groom
Dragon Capital Chair in Biodiversity Economics, University of ExeterAn applied biodiversity and climate change economist who focuses on the value of avoiding climate and ecosystem damages. This research agenda tries to shift policy and guidance on climate change and biodiversity conservation. At CaR, Ben oversees pathway-level risk modelling and plays a central role in translating the framework's findings for scientific and policy audiences.
Prof. Frank Venmans
Scientific research spans integrated assessment modelling, carbon markets, discounting, and policy evaluation. President of the Walloon Expert Committee on Climate, where he advises the regional government on its 2030 emissions reduction targets. At CaR, Frank leads portfolio-level risk modelling,
Deputy Research Director, Grantham Institute (LSE)
PhD in Public Affairs at Princeton University, with research spanning environmental economics, climate impacts, econometrics, and quantitative methods. Previously a pre-doctoral fellow at the University of Chicago and an economist at the UK energy regulator Ofgem. At CaR, Tom leads the quantitative modelling of pathway-level carbon storage risk.
Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of Exeter/LSEDr. Tom Bearpark
GLACIER MARRIAGE TEAM
Laila Kiran
Filmmaker and entrepreneur dedicated to storytelling for positive change. Her work has been recognised by Girls Impact the World and UNDP's International Mountains Day. At Glacier Marriage, Laila serves as producer and co-director, leading community engagement and stakeholder alignment.
Founder & CEO of Reality Beyond Dreams
Zarrak Baloch
Founder, Gul-Re & Chief Production Officer, Reality Beyond DreamsFilmmaker and social impact leader. Founder of Gul-Re, an organisation merging indigenous knowledge, art, and science for social and environmental impact. Currently mentors young leaders through the MCW Global Fellowship. At Glacier Marriage, Zarrak serves as Director and Editor
Fulbright Distinguished Scholar and founding editor of Quaternary Sciences Advances. His research includes debris-covered glaciers and Himalayan glacial lake outburst floods. At Glacier Marriage, Neil provides his scientific expertise in glacier dynamics and long-term ice mass change.
Professor of Glaciology and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, Aberystwyth UniversityProf. Neil Glasser
Qasim Akbar
Country Director, Pakistan at Reality Beyond DreamsMultimedia communications specialist with seven years of experience developing campaigns for social, non-profit, and development organisations. Clients include UN Women and Aga Khan Foundation. At Glacier Marriage, Qasim leads logistics, communications and multimedia campaign development.
