Fahim Faisal

In a nutshell, tell us about yourself.

My parents are from a rural area of Bangladesh where we constantly witnessed the impact of flash floods and how climate change affects rural communities. During my master’s degree, I worked as a Research Assistant in salinity-prone coastal areas of Bangladesh, where rising salinity and limited freshwater availability impact women’s reproductive health. After witnessing the grassroots-level impact of climate change, I was always eager to contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives, even on a small scale. 

I began my career developing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, working with government ministries and donors to structure climate-resilient infrastructure projects. Subsequently, I finished my PhD researching Infrastructure Project Financing at the Queensland University of Technology.  After my PhD, I eventually made my way into the climate financing arena, where I started applying my infrastructure project development experience in climate financing project development. I am now thrilled to work at E Co.,  surrounded by intelligent and capable colleagues focused on developing a sustainable world for our future generation. 

What’s the best holiday you’ve ever had?

Cairns is my most memorable holiday trip with its breathtaking Great Barrier Reef, lush forests, and diverse flora and fauna. 

What is the title of your perfect work project?

Developing a future generation of climate financing leaders from developing countries. 

How do you like to spend your weekends?

On a mountain with its crisp air, majestic peaks, and serene trails. 

When are you happiest?

When I’m with friends and family in nature.