Pachauri, Rajendra

Rajendra Pachauri is an Indian engineer and environmentalist known for his leadership role in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. He served as the IPCC's chairman from 2002 to 2015, guiding the organization in assessing climate change science and its impacts. Pachauri has also advocated for sustainable development and renewable energy, emphasizing the need for global cooperation to address climate issues. His work significantly influenced international climate policy and raised public awareness about global warming and its effects on the planet.