Herbagus Unggul Kawiriaan

Analyst @ Whitestone | Oxford Climate Society’26 | Gadjah Mada University, Law’25 |

Jakarta, Indonesia

About

For non Indonesians, you can just call me Gus. I'm an Indonesian law graduate specializing in International Law, with additional coursework in business and civil law. Demonstrated strong analytical and research capabilities, evidenced by a forthcoming publication in a Scopus-indexed international journal and top recognition in both national and international policy paper competitions. Skilled in legal writing, research, international affairs, and problem-solving, with experience in multinational work environments both remotely and in person. Partaken in two student organizations, where I have taken on leadership roles and engaged in cross-cultural collaboration. Excited to contribute to any team requiring expertise in legal analysis, research, and international affairs. Feel free to contact me through [email protected]

Experience

  • HR & GA Managment Trainee at The Parentinc
    Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    - Selected for a highly competitive 12-month HR leadership rotation, partnering directly with senior executive leadership to drive core people-operations, strategic decision-making, and talent initiatives across key regional markets. - Rotated across core HR functions to lead high-impact strategic projects for major consumer brands under The ParentInc umbrella, including Mama's Choice, theAsianparent, Little Rei, and motherswork, building cross-functional capabilities in operational and strategic HR.

  • YOUNGO (1 yr)
    • Member
      Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      As a member of UNFCCC's Children and Youth Constituency who has finished the onboarding process, my duties are to attend Council Meetings and join working groups that focus on key UNFCCC negotiation areas such as adaptation, finance, or gender, while raising awareness on climate change, promoting youth engagement, and submitting official statements advocating stronger climate action.

    • Trainee under Nature Working Group
      Oct 2025 - Nov 2025 · 2 mos

      A two month training program co-hosted by UNFCCC’s Children and Youth Constituency and the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, focused on empowering young people to take action against biodiversity loss through policy engagement and nature-based solutions.

    • Trainee under Adaptation Working Group
      Aug 2025 - Nov 2025 · 4 mos

      A three month training program taught by practitioners and experts (e.g. lawyer, economist, climate negotiator, professor, and more) under the UNFCCC's Children and Youth Constituency with participants from 70+ states on the topic of aligning philanthropic investments with ‘Just Transition principles’ by shifting capital from extractive markets to sustainable & community-driven economies.

  • Analyst under Legal & Policy Oversight at Whitestone Legislative Advocacy
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Contributing Author at Springer
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    - Conducted a case study-based comparative analysis of energy justice litigation in selected ASEAN countries (Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, and the Philippines), examining legal frameworks, challenges, and opportunities to advance energy justice. This research contributes to a forthcoming Springer-published book on the topic of “Energy Justice Litigation: International and Domestic Perspectives”, co-authored with two other contributors. - Contributed as Lead Author to the forthcoming Palgrave Macmillan volume, Community Climate Justice, by writing a chapter analyzing legal strategies to advance climate justice for vulnerable groups in selected ASEAN countries.

  • Research Assistant at Sichuan University
    Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 · 4 mos

    - Supported a PhD candidate in the Sichuan University's Department of International Politics by contributing to data collection, organization, and literature analysis. - Delivered 50+ hours of research data collection efforts, transcribing, and contributed necessary insights based on academic background in Indonesian law.