Basav Sen joined the Institute for Policy Studies as the Climate Justice Project Director in February 2017. His work focuses on resisting the continued buildout of the fossil fuel industry, and building climate solutions that address the demands of the most impacted frontline communities. Prior to joining IPS, Basav worked as a strategic corporate campaign researcher at the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). He has also had experience campaigning against the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), and in local struggles on energy justice in Washington DC.