Niranjali Amerasinghe

Executive Director

Meet Niranjali, our fearless Executive Director. She is a leader in the fight against poverty and injustice, overseeing the management and operations of the U.S. office while fostering engagement with the global federation.

With her vast experience in climate change and human rights, Niranjali previously served as a Senior Associate at the World Resources Institute (WRI). She led the Finance Center’s policy work on international climate finance and the Green Climate Fund. She also directed the Climate & Energy Program at the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), where she developed legal strategies to shift finance away from fossil fuel investments. Her expertise in international climate negotiations, forest governance, and accountability has earned her recognition in numerous reputable publications, including The Economist, Reuters, and The Guardian, as well as appearances on the BBC.

Niranjali holds an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from the George Washington University Law School and an LL.B from the University of Bristol. She is a classically trained musician and avid gardener. She was born and raised in Sri Lanka.