Orisa Shinta is an experienced environmental management and sustainable development professional with a proven track record supporting climate adaptation, community livelihoods, and participatory environmental planning across Southeast Asia. She has successfully combined technical knowledge with deep community engagement to design and deliver impactful donor-funded projects. Orisa’s commitment to sustainability and inclusion, along with her strong communication and facilitation skills, make her an excellent partner for organizations aiming to advance local climate resilience and sustainable natural resource management.
sustainable development specialist with over 10 years of
experience implementing climate resilience, community
development, and environmental governance projects across
Southeast Asia. She has delivered technical support for large
donor-funded initiatives with organizations such as UNDP, the
World Bank, and local NGOs. Orisa’s areas of expertise
include climate adaptation, community livelihoods, natural
resource management, and participatory environmental
planning. She brings a practical, community-centered approach
that bridges technical solutions with local engagement to
deliver sustainable,inclusive outcomes in complex social and ecological contexts.
− Indonesia: Climate Resilience & Community Development Advisor
− Malaysia: Sustainable Livelihoods Consultant
− Vietnam: Environmental Governance Specialist
− Thailand: Natural Resource Management Support
• 2021–Present: Environmental Governance Specialist, Lion Group (Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand)
• 2017–2021: Climate Adaptation and Community Development Consultant, UNDP & Local NGOs (Indonesia)
• 2014–2017: Sustainable Livelihoods Advisor, Regional Climate Resilience Programs (Malaysia, Vietnam)
“Community-Based Climate Adaptation in Coastal Indonesia” — 2020
“Integrating Local Knowledge in Climate Resilience Planning” — 2018