Nitisha Singh

Program Associate-Communications

WRI India

India

Nitisha Singh is a storyteller, creative writer, and environmental advocate whose work bridges science and communication. As Communications Associate for Sustainable Cities at WRI India, she translates complex environmental challenges into narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, mobilizing action across government and private sector projects. Her academic background in Chemistry from Miranda House, Delhi University, provides her with a scientific lens that enriches her understanding of sustainability and systemic change.

Her writing reflects a mindful engagement with issues of women’s empowerment, environmental justice, sustainable travel, and lifestyle transformation. Published across platforms such as the Foreign Policy Research Centre’s Journal, The Print’s Subscriber Edition, Times of India Reader’s Blog, Blogspot, and Medium, her words have reached wide audiences. Her acclaimed piece, Breathing Unequally: The Disproportionate Impact of Air Pollution on Women, published on WRI India’s platform, exemplifies her ability to connect ecological balance with social equity. Amplified by organizations like U-CAN and OpenAQ, this work highlights her growing voice at the intersection of gender justice and environmental health. Beyond writing, her sketchnoting practice has earned appreciation as a creative way to communicate ideas visually.

Nitisha’s journey from science to environmental communication is a testament to resilience and perseverance. Certified in Solution-Based Counselling and a former council member of WICCI, she embraces lifelong learning as an intentional practice. For her, growth is not measured by degrees but by passion, persistence, and the quiet courage to keep showing up. Through her words and actions, she continues to inspire change, weaving together creativity, advocacy, and scientific insight into a powerful narrative for sustainable futures.