M. Zakir Hossain Khan
Chief Executive
A leading authority in climate finance, governance, and environmental sustainability, driving transformative solutions for climate justice and integrity in global development.
His groundbreaking CDRI 2024 is shifting the way how the world evaluates climate financing.
About
M.Zakir Hossain Khan is an unstoppable actor in the global fight for nature and climate justice, sustainable finance, integrity and governance. As the Chief Executive of Change Initiative, his unparalleled expertise positions him as a transformative leader in the global landscape of climate finance, community-led resilience, environmental sustainability, renewable energy based just transition and innovative anti-corruption efforts. Zakir Khan’s work transcends traditional boundaries, pushing the limits of innovation in climate governance and sustainable prosperity.
A highly sought-after expert in climate finance governance and integrity, Zakir has spearheaded groundbreaking projects across the globe, collaborating with prestigious institutions such as SOAS, University of London, UNDP, EWMI, South Center, Asia Foundation, ADB, and Transparency International. His work ranges from decoding illicit financial flows and energy pricing reform to climate finance advocacy and nature-based solutions. His leadership has played a critical role in reshaping Bangladesh’s approach to climate resilience, sustainable energy, community-led greenprenuership, and anti-corruption strategies.
His bold vision of integrity-driven climate finance is transforming the way developing countries, especially those most vulnerable to climate change, approach sustainable development. Zakir Khan is not just an advocate for environmental justice—he is a strategic architect, building frameworks that ensure transparency and resilience in an era of climate uncertainty.
Zakir’s extensive portfolio of research and leadership spans more than 20 years, and his voice is instrumental in shaping policy and practices across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. He has led research collaborations focusing on energy reforms, governance of climate finance, and anti-corruption measures within the environment and climate sector. His work has catalyzed critical changes in how governments and international bodies approach the delicate intersection of environmental policy, financial integrity, and sustainable development.
Khan is not only leading cutting-edge research but also driving systemic change that holds governments and organizations accountable. His contributions to climate policy and finance have been published in top-tier journals, cementing his reputation as a thought leader who commands authority in the world of sustainable governance.
Zakir Hossain Khan is a visionary leader whose bold, uncompromising pursuit of justice, transparency, and sustainability is setting new global standards. His work stands as a testament to the power of strategic intelligence and ethical leadership in addressing the world’s most pressing environmental and financial challenges. He is, without doubt, a driving force in forging a more just and sustainable future of the planet.
