Amir Bazaz

Amir Bashir Bazaz serves as Lead-Practice at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), bringing extensive expertise in climate change adaptation and sustainable development. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Management with specialization in Public Systems from IIM Ahmedabad and a degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Roorkee. As Regional Research Lead for the Adaptation at Scale in Semi-Arid Regions (ASSAR) project, he oversees climate adaptation research across Africa and Asia through the IDRC/DfID funded CARIAA program. His research focuses on the intersection of economics, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development, with particular emphasis on urban-climate change linkages and environmental policy. His professional experience includes serving as National Expert Consultant to India's Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change for UNFCCC communications, and teaching Development & Environmental Economics at Symbiosis International University. At IIHS, he leads multiple practice-based initiatives including Energy Innovation with Cambridge University, Ecosystem Services sustainability with Nature Conservancy India, and climate resilience projects supported by various international organizations. He regularly contributes to the Urban Fellows and Urban Practitioners Program while maintaining active involvement in disaster and climate resilience projects.