Kushal Pokharel is an educator, independent researcher and freelance columnist. He is Research Fellow at the Southasia Institute of Advanced Studies (SIAS). He also serves as the member of the Editorial Board of the World Water Policy Journal. His research interests span contemporary issues of water security, climate change and development at the intersection of public policy and governance. His guest columns have appeared in leading regional and international media like The Third Pole, Nikkei Asia in addition to national outlets.