Iftekhar Ahmed
@dr-iahmed.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in #SustainableFinance @newcastleuni.bsky.social | Lead Author @ipbes.net | Interest in #ClimateFinance, #BiodiversityFinance, #NatureFinance | Reforming global financial architecture 🏦 for #climate, #nature & #people. Views my own.
Golden sunshine, vibrant autumn, and the brightest minds bringing campus to life. What a day to be here! ☀️🍂🎓
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@NCLBusiness
#WeAreNCL
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@NCLBusiness
#WeAreNCL
October 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Golden sunshine, vibrant autumn, and the brightest minds bringing campus to life. What a day to be here! ☀️🍂🎓
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@NCLBusiness
#WeAreNCL
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
@NCLBusiness
#WeAreNCL
Proud moment for our staffs and students at @newcastleuni.bsky.social.
Find out more 👇
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#WeAreNCL #THEUniRankings
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#WeAreNCL #THEUniRankings
🎉 We're celebrating rising in to the world's Top 145 universities in the latest Times Higher World University Rankings 🏆
It's a great testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, students and partners around the globe.
Find out more 👇
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#WeAreNCL #THEUniRankings
It's a great testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, students and partners around the globe.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/48gYt2p
#WeAreNCL #THEUniRankings
October 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Proud moment for our staffs and students at @newcastleuni.bsky.social.
Find out more 👇
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
#WeAreNCL #THEUniRankings
Find out more 👇
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
#WeAreNCL #THEUniRankings
Thrilled to share that I have been awarded the Three Cairns Fellowship to attend the Environmental Data Science Certificate Program at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE), Yale University! 🌱
#WeAreNCL
#SustainableFinance #EnvironmentalDataScience #ClimateFinance #DataDrivenImpact #Biodiversity
#WeAreNCL
#SustainableFinance #EnvironmentalDataScience #ClimateFinance #DataDrivenImpact #Biodiversity
October 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thrilled to share that I have been awarded the Three Cairns Fellowship to attend the Environmental Data Science Certificate Program at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE), Yale University! 🌱
#WeAreNCL
#SustainableFinance #EnvironmentalDataScience #ClimateFinance #DataDrivenImpact #Biodiversity
#WeAreNCL
#SustainableFinance #EnvironmentalDataScience #ClimateFinance #DataDrivenImpact #Biodiversity
#Carbon capture set to be less useful in tackling #climatechange, scientists warn www.ft.com/content/7ace... via @ft
Carbon capture set to be less useful in tackling climate change, scientists warn
CO₂ stored underground will be at risk of leaking back into the atmosphere, study finds
www.ft.com
September 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#Carbon capture set to be less useful in tackling #climatechange, scientists warn www.ft.com/content/7ace... via @ft
Thrilled to have been invited as a Panelist Speaker at the International Conference for Accounting Educators (ICAE) 2025, held in conjunction with the 28th Accounting National Symposium Tadulako 2025 at Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia. Speaking tomorrow.
#GreenFinance #SDGs
#GreenFinance #SDGs
September 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Thrilled to have been invited as a Panelist Speaker at the International Conference for Accounting Educators (ICAE) 2025, held in conjunction with the 28th Accounting National Symposium Tadulako 2025 at Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia. Speaking tomorrow.
#GreenFinance #SDGs
#GreenFinance #SDGs
✨It was a pleasure visiting #MOMODa Foundation recently. Thank you for the kind invitation and the engaging discussion on potential collaboration in research, analytics, and capacity building.
#ClimateFinance #ClimateAction #ResearchImpact #ActionResearch #ResearchVisit #SDGs
#ClimateFinance #ClimateAction #ResearchImpact #ActionResearch #ResearchVisit #SDGs
June 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
✨It was a pleasure visiting #MOMODa Foundation recently. Thank you for the kind invitation and the engaging discussion on potential collaboration in research, analytics, and capacity building.
#ClimateFinance #ClimateAction #ResearchImpact #ActionResearch #ResearchVisit #SDGs
#ClimateFinance #ClimateAction #ResearchImpact #ActionResearch #ResearchVisit #SDGs
Grateful to Prof. Suborna Barua (UnivofDhaka) for the kind invite—his works in #greenfinance is inspiring.
Later, visited Univ of Asia Pacific & meeting the Biz School Dean Prof. Baqui Khalily, a pioneer whose work in #microfinance has shaped policy & practice nationwide
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Later, visited Univ of Asia Pacific & meeting the Biz School Dean Prof. Baqui Khalily, a pioneer whose work in #microfinance has shaped policy & practice nationwide
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Grateful to Prof. Suborna Barua (UnivofDhaka) for the kind invite—his works in #greenfinance is inspiring.
Later, visited Univ of Asia Pacific & meeting the Biz School Dean Prof. Baqui Khalily, a pioneer whose work in #microfinance has shaped policy & practice nationwide
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
Later, visited Univ of Asia Pacific & meeting the Biz School Dean Prof. Baqui Khalily, a pioneer whose work in #microfinance has shaped policy & practice nationwide
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
🌟 Glad to see the final piece out! It’s been a privilege to serve as a #LeadAuthor for Chapter 6—Finance Options for the Interlinkage as part of this major IPBES assessment.
🌱 Looking forward to seeing how this work supports policy, practice and future research.
#ClimateFinance #NexusAssessment
🌱 Looking forward to seeing how this work supports policy, practice and future research.
#ClimateFinance #NexusAssessment
🌍 Important News! The laid-out version of the @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment Summary for Policymakers (English) is now available!
Discover vital interlinkages between #biodiversity, water, food, & health. Explore options for a sustainable future.🧪
Access here: www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess...
Discover vital interlinkages between #biodiversity, water, food, & health. Explore options for a sustainable future.🧪
Access here: www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess...
June 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🌟 Glad to see the final piece out! It’s been a privilege to serve as a #LeadAuthor for Chapter 6—Finance Options for the Interlinkage as part of this major IPBES assessment.
🌱 Looking forward to seeing how this work supports policy, practice and future research.
#ClimateFinance #NexusAssessment
🌱 Looking forward to seeing how this work supports policy, practice and future research.
#ClimateFinance #NexusAssessment
Great visit to the Dept. of Econ, @UnivofDhaka—honoured to meet Prof Atonu Rabbani, whose work on #microfinance I’ve long admired.
We discussed my research plans in 🇧🇩, shared interests & exciting paths for collaboration.
#SustainableFinance #ClimateFinance #FinTech #AIforClimate #Bangladesh #SDGs
We discussed my research plans in 🇧🇩, shared interests & exciting paths for collaboration.
#SustainableFinance #ClimateFinance #FinTech #AIforClimate #Bangladesh #SDGs
June 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Great visit to the Dept. of Econ, @UnivofDhaka—honoured to meet Prof Atonu Rabbani, whose work on #microfinance I’ve long admired.
We discussed my research plans in 🇧🇩, shared interests & exciting paths for collaboration.
#SustainableFinance #ClimateFinance #FinTech #AIforClimate #Bangladesh #SDGs
We discussed my research plans in 🇧🇩, shared interests & exciting paths for collaboration.
#SustainableFinance #ClimateFinance #FinTech #AIforClimate #Bangladesh #SDGs
Reposted by Iftekhar Ahmed
📣 Just out!
@FAO.org has released the most detailed report ever on the state of marine fish stocks!
The data shows that some of the world’s fisheries are recovering thanks to effective, science-based management.
👉 bit.ly/4l0LV28
#UNOC3 #BlueTransformation
@FAO.org has released the most detailed report ever on the state of marine fish stocks!
The data shows that some of the world’s fisheries are recovering thanks to effective, science-based management.
👉 bit.ly/4l0LV28
#UNOC3 #BlueTransformation
June 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
📣 Just out!
@FAO.org has released the most detailed report ever on the state of marine fish stocks!
The data shows that some of the world’s fisheries are recovering thanks to effective, science-based management.
👉 bit.ly/4l0LV28
#UNOC3 #BlueTransformation
@FAO.org has released the most detailed report ever on the state of marine fish stocks!
The data shows that some of the world’s fisheries are recovering thanks to effective, science-based management.
👉 bit.ly/4l0LV28
#UNOC3 #BlueTransformation
🌏 Highlight of my research visit to #Bangladesh: visiting #GrameenBank —Nobel Prize-winning pioneer in #microfinance —and meeting its MD, Mr. Sarder Akhter Hamed.
💬 We discussed how #AlternativeFinance can drive #inclusive, #nature-positive, and #sustainable futures.
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
💬 We discussed how #AlternativeFinance can drive #inclusive, #nature-positive, and #sustainable futures.
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
🌏 Highlight of my research visit to #Bangladesh: visiting #GrameenBank —Nobel Prize-winning pioneer in #microfinance —and meeting its MD, Mr. Sarder Akhter Hamed.
💬 We discussed how #AlternativeFinance can drive #inclusive, #nature-positive, and #sustainable futures.
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
💬 We discussed how #AlternativeFinance can drive #inclusive, #nature-positive, and #sustainable futures.
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
China’s President Xi Jinping committed the world’s top polluter to more stringent curbs on greenhouse gas #emissions in global #climate talks that took place without the US
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
China’s President Xi Jinping committed the world’s top polluter to more stringent curbs on greenhouse gas #emissions in global #climate talks that took place without the US
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
UK aid budget cuts threaten #climatefinance pledge to vulnerable nations, experts warn www.climatechangenews.com/2025/02/25/u...
UK aid budget cuts threaten climate finance pledges
The UK is the latest wealthy nation to announce cuts to its overseas aid weeks after committing to step up climate pledges
www.climatechangenews.com
March 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
UK aid budget cuts threaten #climatefinance pledge to vulnerable nations, experts warn www.climatechangenews.com/2025/02/25/u...
Top UK pension fund pulls £28bn from State Street over #ESG retreat www.ft.com/content/541c... via @ft
#SustainableFinance
#SustainableFinance
Top UK pension fund pulls £28bn from State Street over ESG retreat
US asset manager previously managed all of The People’s Pension’s £33bn in assets
www.ft.com
March 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Top UK pension fund pulls £28bn from State Street over #ESG retreat www.ft.com/content/541c... via @ft
#SustainableFinance
#SustainableFinance
The second attempt of #COP16 is taking place in Rome this week - here is what is at stake for #naturefinance.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#BiodiversityFinance #Biodiversityloss #Nature
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#BiodiversityFinance #Biodiversityloss #Nature
Stalled UN Nature Talks to Resume in Rome for Three-Day Sprint
After last year’s COP16 reached an impasse, negotiators will make a second attempt to agree on funding to halt the global loss of biodiversity.
www.bloomberg.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The second attempt of #COP16 is taking place in Rome this week - here is what is at stake for #naturefinance.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#BiodiversityFinance #Biodiversityloss #Nature
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#BiodiversityFinance #Biodiversityloss #Nature
Reposted by Iftekhar Ahmed
Our 1st Biodiversity Science-Policy 'starter pack' is now full (150 accounts). Access at: go.bsky.app/LjV86zg
There's a 2nd starter pack already filling up: go.bsky.app/GzM8eok
NB: these are mainly IPBES authors & stakeholders regularly engaged with IPBES work. Please follow & share widely! 🌍🧪
There's a 2nd starter pack already filling up: go.bsky.app/GzM8eok
NB: these are mainly IPBES authors & stakeholders regularly engaged with IPBES work. Please follow & share widely! 🌍🧪
February 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our 1st Biodiversity Science-Policy 'starter pack' is now full (150 accounts). Access at: go.bsky.app/LjV86zg
There's a 2nd starter pack already filling up: go.bsky.app/GzM8eok
NB: these are mainly IPBES authors & stakeholders regularly engaged with IPBES work. Please follow & share widely! 🌍🧪
There's a 2nd starter pack already filling up: go.bsky.app/GzM8eok
NB: these are mainly IPBES authors & stakeholders regularly engaged with IPBES work. Please follow & share widely! 🌍🧪
