Dr. Achala C. Abeysinghe

Dr. Achala C. Abeysinghe is a distinguished expert in international law and climate change, currently serving as the Director of Investment Services at the Green Climate Fund since September 2024. Previously, Dr. Abeysinghe held the position of Director and Head of Programs for the Asia Region at the Global Green Growth Institute from July 2019 to September 2024, overseeing programs across 16 countries. Earlier roles include Country Representative for Papua New Guinea at GGGI, Head of Global Climate Law, Policy and Governance at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), and Legal, Technical, and Strategic Advisor to the Chair of the Least Developed Countries Group at UN Climate Change. Dr. Abeysinghe holds a PhD in International Law and Climate Change from Kent Law School, alongside an LLM and LLB from the same institution and the University of Colombo, respectively. Additionally, Dr. Abeysinghe has contributed to academia as a lecturer in environmental law and climate change law & policy.