Netra Chhetri is a Professor at Arizona State University’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society and an internationally recognized leader in climate adaptation and sustainability. His work advances technological and institutional innovations that center community knowledge to transform food systems, energy access, and resource governance in the face of climate uncertainties. He has served as a contributing author to multiple Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment reports, works closely with regional institutions such as International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), and provides scholarly leadership as an associate editor and editorial board member for leading journals. Through research, academic leadership, and global engagement, Chhetri’s work helps shape climate responses that are equitable, resilient, and grounded in real-world decision-making.