PhD in Civil Engineering (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow)
Emeritus Professor, Center of Climate Change and Environmental Research, BRAC University and
member, Governing Body, Economic Research Group (ERG)
Profile:Dr. Ainun Nishat
Dr Ainun Nishat is an Emeritus Professor at Center of Climate Change and Environmental Research, BRAC University. Dr. Nishat is recognized as a pioneering expert of water resource management, and adaptation to climate change. He represented Bangladesh at the United Nations Economic and Social Council in the Committee for Energy and National Resources Development, and features at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. He worked on different climate change related projects which includes third climate change assessment of IPCC. In addition he has served as a consultant in many organizations. He was a key member of experts that prepared the National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA-2005), Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (BCCSAP 2008 and 2009) and also was one of the Lead Authors of Working Group-II of IPCC in preparation of the Third Assessment Report. Previously he was the Country Representative, Bangladesh and followed by Senior Advisor Climate Change, Asia Region in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). He has experience in working as a specialist in the “Master Plan for construction of Multipurpose Cyclone Shelters in the coastal belt of Bangladesh”. In addition, he was the adviser for developing the coastal zone policy for Bangladesh. He has worked with various international organisations including World Bank, ADB, and several UN agencies. As an expert in water resource management, he was a member of the Indo-Bangladesh Joint River Commission (JRC).
Dr. Nishat completed his B.Sc and M.Sc in Civil Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K. He also held several teaching posts in BUET and was also the Vice Chancellor of BRAC University. He is one of the founding members of ERG Governing body.
Emeritus Professor, Center of Climate Change and Environmental Research, BRAC University
Chancellor- BRAC University
Country Representative- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Professor- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), North South University, Independent University
Professor- Institute of Natural Resources Management, University of Manitoba, Canada, IHE, Delft, The Netherlands, Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman Agriculture University.
Assistant Engineer- Water Development Board
Bridging Climate Change and Development” , Principal Author: Professor Ainun Nishat Name of Publisher: Alliance Françoise Dhaka Volume and Issue: May 2015 Year: 2015
“Climate Change Scenarios for New Design Approaches for Embankments and Flood Control Structure in the Coastal Zone of Bangladesh” , Principal Author: Professor Ainun Nishat Name of Publisher: Ministry of Water Resources Bangladesh water Development Board Volume and Issue: May 2015 Year: 2015
“Climate Changes-Challenges and Options for Bangladesh ” , Principal Author: Professor Ainun Nishat Name of Publisher: Defense Service Command and Staff College Volume and Issue: May 2015 Year: 2015
“Sea Level rise and its impact in coastal areas of Bangladesh” , Principal Author: Professor Ainun Nishat Co-author: Nandan Mukherjee Name of Publisher: Springer Year: 2013
Nishat, A., & Mukherjee, N. (2013). Climate Change Impacts, Scenario and Vulnerability of Bangladesh. In R. Shaw, F. Mallick, & A. Islam, Climate Change Adaptation Actions in Bangladesh. Springer:Japan.
Nishat, A., & Mukherjee, N. (2013). Sea Level rise and its impact in coastal areas of Bangladesh. In R. Shaw, F. Mallick, & A. Islam, Climate Change Adaptation Actions in Bangladesh. Springer: Japan.
Nishat, A., Mukherjee, N., Hasemann, A. & Roberts, E., 2013. Loss and Damage from the Local Perspective in the Context of a Slow Onset Process: The Case of Sea Level Rise in Bangladesh. Country Case Study. Dhaka: CDKN, ICCCAD, Germanwatch, MCII, UNUEHS Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), BRAC University.
Nishat, A., Mukherjee, N., Roberts, E. & Hasemann, A., 2013. A Range of Approaches to Address Loss and Damage from Climate Change Impacts in Bangladesh. Country Working Paper. Dhaka: CDKN,ICCCAD, Germanwatch, MCII, United Nations University-UNU EHS Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (C3ER), BRAC University.
M. Zaman, A.K. Biswas, A.H. Khan and A. Nishat (editors), 1983, River Basin Development; Tycooly Publishers Ltd., Dublin
A. Nishat, Z.Hussain, Monoj K.Roy and Ansarul Karim; 1992, Freshwater Wetlands in Bangladesh: Issues and Approaches for Management, IUCN, Gland, Switzerland.
A. Nishat , Enamul Huq, Mahfuzullah and Munuruzzaman, 1998 “ Poribesh Sabdakosh” a guide book in Bengali on words used in environment al studies, Center for Sustainable Development, Dhaka
Md. Anwarul Islam, Mahmud-ul Ameen, Ainun Nishat (editors), 2000, “Red List of Threatened Animals of Bangladesh”, IUCN Bangladesh Country Office.
Md. Anwarul Islam, Mahmud-ul Ameen, Ainun Nishat (editors), 2000, “Red Book of Threatened Mammals of Bangladesh”, IUCN Bangladesh Country Office
Md. Anwarul Islam, Mahmud-ul Ameen, Ainun Nishat (editors), 2000,”Red Book of Threatened Amphibians and Reptiles of Bangladesh”, IUCN Bangladesh Country Office
Mahmud-ul Ameen, Md. Anwarul Islam, Ainun Nishat (editors), 2000,”Red Book of Threatened Fishes of Bangladesh”, IUCN Bangladesh Country Office
Md. Anwarul Islam, Mahmud-ul Ameen, Ainun Nishat (editors), 2000, “Red Book of Threatened Birds of Bangladesh”, IUCN Bangladesh Country Office
Ainun Nishat, Mir Waliuzzaman, Shehrina Tabassum (editors), 2000,”National Forum on Multi-stakeholder Sustainability Planning in Bangladesh”, IUCN Bangladesh
Ainun Nishat, Mohammed Riazuddin, Raquibul Amin, A. R. Khan (editors), 2000,”The 1998 Page 6 of 8 Flood: Impact on Environment of Dhaka City ” IUCN Bangladesh Country Office
Nishat, A., Waliuzzaman, M., Ahmed, J. (eds). (2000) Proceedings of the Consultative Workshop on Linking People with Nature: Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for the Himal Region; IUCN Bangladesh Country Office
Specialist at Master Plan for construction of Multipurpose Cyclone Shelters
Member at Climate Change Negotiation Team
Member at Compliance Committee of the Kyoto Protocol of the UNFCCC
Member at National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA-2005), Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy
Member at Indo-Bangladesh Joint River Commission
Member of Governing Body of BRAC
Bangladesh Center for Advanced Studies (BCAS)
Bangladesh Center for Sustainable Development (CFSD)
Bangladesh Unnayan Parishad (BUP)
Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA)
Dr. Ainun Nishat
Member, Governing Body
Economic Research Group (ERG).
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