People’s Courage International
at
United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific
This year, we will stand alongside global and local leaders to champion bold, community-driven solutions to the climate crisis—spotlighting the power of grassroots action to transform systems and shape a just, sustainable future.
Scaling worker protection: How business can advance Parametric Insurance for climate resilience
17th September, 2025 from 14:45 to 15:45 ICT
at
Asia-Pacific Foyer, Theatre and SI Corner, United Nations Conference Center, Bangkok
This session explores parametric insurance as an innovative tool to strengthen worker resilience against climate shocks, alongside broader efforts with governments, businesses, and civil society to integrate social protection and climate adaptation as part of responsible business practices.
Speakers
Ayandev Saha
Lead – Climate Risk Adaptation and Insurance, K.M. Dastur Reinsurance Brokers
Ayandev Saha has over 18 years of experience in designing and implementing climate risk insurance schemes in the Afro-Asian region.
Aarti Kapoor
Founder and Executive Director of Embode
With over 25 years of professional experience—including two decades dedicated to human rights—Aarti’s work has focused on forced labour, human trafficking, and child exploitation.
Rakesh Narayana
Director of Worker-Centered Business & Human Rights at People’s Courage International
He brings over 16 years of experience across grant-making, development research, and program implementation, with a strong focus on labour rights and social justice.
Moderator
Rohit Siddareddy
Director - Partnerships, People’s Courage International
Rohit leads the People’s Courage International's partnerships with government and industry with an aim to build a strong narrative for adoption of social security delivery through strategic and operational partnerships.
