Ctrl+Alt+Sustain: Rebooting the Future with Shivam Kishore

Shivam Kishore is an expert in digital transformation and climate investment. He works as a Senior Advisor on Digital Transformation to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and specialized global consulting firms like D4D Insights. With a background spanning the public and private sectors, a Master’s degree in Sustainability (Environmental Management) from Harvard, and a personal commitment to mindfulness, he brings clarity, strategy, and compassion to the challenge of global environmental action. 

From consulting fortune 500 companies, advising tech startups to co-leading digital innovation strategies for UNEP, Kishore has built a career around connecting systems, people, and purpose. He describes himself as a globally minded catalyzer, focused on aligning technology with long-term sustainability goals. A long-time practitioner and yoga teacher, he also credits his daily mindfulness practice with helping him stay grounded, balanced, and focused in his work. As a member of the BOLD Community, he values the exchange of collective wisdom and actions that inspire new ways of thinking and working together. 

"Intelligence is all around us," he says. "It is just a matter of us changing our perspective that allows us to be receptive to it." 

Digital Transformation & Environmental Innovation 

At UNEP, his advisory focuses on enabling digital systems that support environmental goals with clarity and measurable outcomes. Kishore believes in setting bold objectives, communicating intentions transparently, and maintaining proactive accountability across stakeholders. "Through purposeful clarity," he explains, "I want to build trust, inspire accountability, and forge a path of impactful progress." 

His work supports global efforts to scale climate action and sustainability strategies by embedding digital tools into organizational and governmental frameworks. Whether through mentoring, systems- building, or strategic planning, Kishore emphasizes that technology alone is not the solution—it's how we apply it that matters. When used intentionally and inclusively, digital innovation can help industries and governments move closer to climate neutrality. 

Reflective Leadership & Vision for the Future 

Kishores approach to leadership is rooted in listening, equity, and decentralization. He believes in creating environments where collaboration thrives, especially by embracing diverse perspectives. "To listen without judgment," he notes, "is one of the most important things people can learn from each other." 

Looking ahead, Kishore sees adaptability and lifelong learning as essential tools for navigating the future of work. As automation, disruption, and climate urgency reshape the global landscape, he advocates for leadership that stays rooted in purpose, balance, and well-being. 

Yoga and mindfulness are not just practices for him—they are guiding frameworks. He describes being "very comfortable with compromises and sacrifices," and views his work as inseparable from his inner practice. "Our mind and body are the most advanced gadgets that we have," he says. "Hence I seek to master them to make my life more blissful." 

Whether mentoring others, advising institutions, or championing innovation, Shivam Kishore remains committed to designing a sustainable future grounded in clarity, compassion, and action.