Md Shahid Uz Zaman

Dr. Md. Shahid Uz Zaman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO), Bangladesh. He brings over 36 years of experience in poverty alleviation, humanitarian response, social protection and climate adaptation. He holds a PhD in Social Welfare from the University of Dhaka. His research and practice focus on women’s agency, climate vulnerability, inclusive development and locally led resilience. As Chair of Start Humanitarian Hub Bangladesh, he champions localisation and innovative financing for anticipatory action. His work connects community experience with evidence and policy to strengthen equitable, gender-responsive climate resilience