Tunga RAI

Biography

Tunga Bhadra Rai

Tunga Bhadra Rai is an Indigenous researcher and anthropologist from Nepal, belonging to the Rai Indigenous Nationality. He is Director of the Climate Change Program at the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN),  where he leads strategic initiatives on Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge, rights and climate policy. His research and publications focus on Indigenous worldviews, heritage and identity, climate justice and sustainable development. His work contributes to shaping climate and biodiversity action  to be more inclusive and responsive to the needs and rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Speaking at

Redefining Finance: Equity, Access, Inclusion

Oct 08 2025 (15:40 - 16:10)

Room: Conference Hall A: Session Room 4
Redefining Finance: Equity, Access, Inclusion
Indigenous Talks: Peoples direct access to finance for biodiversity conservation & climate actions

Oct 09 2025 (15:30 - 16:15)

Room: Indigenous Peoples' Pavilion
Indigenous Talks: Peoples direct access to finance for biodiversity conservation & climate actions
Transforming Climate and Biodiversity Finance: Lessons Learned from Indigenous Led Initiatives

Oct 09 2025 (16:30 - 18:00)

Room: Conference Hall A: Session Room 5
Transforming Climate and Biodiversity Finance: Lessons Learned from Indigenous Led Initiatives
Walking the Talk: ICI’s 2025 Report on Advancing Equity through Indigenous-Led Conservation

Oct 10 2025 (15:00 - 15:45)

Room: Global Environment Facility
Walking the Talk: ICI’s 2025 Report on Advancing Equity through Indigenous-Led Conservation
Podong Indigenous Peoples Initiative: Impact, lessons and Path Forward

Oct 10 2025 (16:00 - 16:45)

Room: Indigenous Peoples' Pavilion
Podong Indigenous Peoples Initiative: Impact, lessons and Path Forward