Adnan Q.

Adnan Q. has a diverse work experience in the field of climate change and water governance. Adnan started their career at WaterAid in 2023, where they currently hold the position of Climate Change Portfolio Focal for South Asia. Prior to that, Adnan worked at WaterAid Bangladesh from 2020 to 2023, holding various roles including Climate and Water Governance Specialist, Senior Advocacy Officer - Water and Climate, and Advocacy Officer - Water and Climate.

Before joining WaterAid, Adnan worked at the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) as a Senior Research Officer from 2019 to 2020. Adnan also gained research experience as a Research Assistant at the University of Waterloo from 2019 to 2019.

Adnan's professional journey began at ICCCAD in 2016, where they served as a Programme Assistant. In this role, they contributed to the development and management of various programs focusing on climate change adaptation, disaster management, education, sustainable development, and migration. Adnan was also involved in capacity development, funding management, and research activities.

Adnan was an FSN/Intern Environment and Climate Change at USAID/Bangladesh in 2016. Additionally, they played advisory and volunteer roles at ICCCAD in 2016 and was an activist in 2015.

Throughout their career, Adnan has worked on projects such as building resilience in urban youth about climate change through photovoice, conducting radio shows to disseminate knowledge about climate change, and collaborating on a climate change migration documentary with Youth on the Move.

Overall, Adnan Q. has a strong background in climate change and water governance, with experience in advocacy, research, program development, and capacity building.

Adnan Q. has a diverse educational background with a range of qualifications in environmental science, climate change, and public policy analysis. In 2023, Adnan completed an Online Certificate Course in Public Policy Analysis from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Prior to that, from 2017 to 2018, they pursued a Master of Climate Change degree at the University of Waterloo, specializing in geography.

In 2012, Adnan earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Science from the Independent University, Bangladesh. During their studies, they focused on water quality and wastewater treatment management, as well as population and environment dynamics. Before this, from 1996 to 2009, they completed their O level education at Scholastica, where their field of study was science.

Adnan's educational journey also includes an A level degree from a private institution, although specific dates and details are not provided. Additionally, they have an additional certification in "Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace," obtained from edX. However, the exact month and year of this certification are not mentioned.