DR. SHAFQAT MUNIR AHMAD (Co-Chair)

Dr. Shafqat Munir Ahmad is Deputy Executive Director (Policy) and Head of the Sustainability and Resilience Programme at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Pakistan. With regional experience at ActionAid, Oxfam GB, and UNDP in Bangkok, he specializes in climate policy, disaster risk reduction, resilience, and sustainable development. His work bridges research, policy, and practice on climate risks, urban resilience, and SDGs. A long-time CANSA member, Dr. Munir leads projects integrating humanitarian, development, and policy approaches to advance sustainability and risk-sensitive development.