
Consultancy
Dr. Manisha Badoni
Dr. Manisha Badoni, Senior Consultant, ELDF, is a lawyer and academician specialising in environmental law, regulation and policy. She has seamlessly integrated over a decade of experience in research, consultancy, litigation, and drafting into her Doctorate of Philosophy in Environmental Justice in India. Dr Badoni has taught postgraduate environmental courses and supervised Master’s dissertations at the TERI School of Advanced Studies, where her practical litigation insights greatly enriched her teaching methodology. She has represented clients before the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal, showcasing her expertise in high-stakes environmental litigation.
An accomplished author, Dr Badoni has authored several significant publications, including a co-authored handbook on rural electrification in India. She holds an LL.M. in Environment and Natural Resources Law with distinction and received the Major Dhruv Yadav Memorial Award for the Best Master’s Dissertation.
Dr. Badoni is passionate about teaching and unwinds through gardening.
+91 9999098267
Email : manisha@eldfindia.com
Dr. Manisha Badoni
Consultancy Head
Consultancy Head
Fizza Zaidi

Fizza graduated from the Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia University and began her career at ELDF as a Senior Associate. She earned her LL.M. in Environmental Law degree from Vermont Law and Graduate School and worked with the Centre for Science and Environment on climate finance before returning to ELDF as a Senior Consultant. Her areas of interest include laws relating to wildlife, protected areas, forests, oceans, coasts, climate change, energy, water resources, and biodiversity.
When not practicing law, Fizza enjoys spending time with her two dogs, reading fiction, playing badminton, and exploring new restaurants.
Contact: fizza@eldfindia.com
Fizza Zaidi
Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant
