Kanchan Kargwal is a climate policy professional with five years of experience in climate strategies, stakeholder engagement, impact evaluation, and applied research. She is currently a Master of Global Affairs candidate at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, where she focuses on innovation and policy in the context of climate and sustainability.

Kanchan holds a Master of Science in Environmental Studies and Resource Management and a Bachelor of Science in Geology, which ground her work in strong interdisciplinary and technical foundations. Across her various academic and professional roles, Kanchan has demonstrated the ability to analyze climate data, trends, gaps, and policy, and to help design strategic and innovative climate solutions that create equitable and lasting impact. She is actively involved in research on climate innovation and the startup ecosystem through her coursework and applied learning experiences at the Munk School.

As part of the GCFA Accelerator In-Residence Fellowship, she aims to advance her expertise in innovative financial mechanisms to scale climate solutions, bridging climate policy, capital flows, and real-world impact.