Mr. Sheikh Nur Ataya Rabbi is working for CPRD as Assistant Manager- Research and Advocacy. He is an accomplished economics graduate with a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Comilla University. With a strong analytical background and a keen interest in economic and development theories and policy analysis, Mr. Rabbi specializes in conducting in-depth research on macroeconomic trends and their impacts on the economy, climate change impacts, and climate change and development nexus. His expertise lies in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, econometric modelling, and the synthesis of complex information into actionable insights. He is conversant with the international climate change negotiation process and the national and international policy landscape on climate change.

Mr. Rabbi has conducted extensive ground research on micro and macroeconomic and development issues, climate change adaptation, mitigation, loss and damage, and climate finance. He has collaborated in developing several policy and position papers, contributing to impacting policy development and strategic decision-making, addressing critical economic and environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development. He has a notable publication record on diverse issues of climate change, environmental, and development economics, such as, climate change mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage, human rights, displacement and migration, climate negotiation, in national and international peer-reviewed journals. With his attention to detail and commitment to excellence, Mr. Rabbi is passionate for becoming a thought leader in the arena of development research and climate advocacy.