Rohan Mathur, a senior at the University of Chicago, studies Economics and Data Science. His global upbringing shapes his passion for climate change, politics, and multilateral cooperation. His internship at the Illinois State Board of Investments, focusing on private market investments, has deepened his interest in how financial institutions and private sector players can take a lead in funding the climate transition. At COP28, Rohan aims to explore global mitigation strategies and assess the financial viability of emerging technologies for climate transition.