Climate and Water System Modeling | NbS | Data Analytics
Dr. Shahid Iqbal
Senior Water Resources and Climate Change Specialist with 18+ years of national & international (Africa, Central Asia, South Asia and NL) experience in climate adaptation, water security, hydroclimatic modelling, and climate-resilient development. Proven expertise in advising governments and international development partners on climate risk assessment, resilient infrastructure, integrated water resources management, and nature-based solutions. Skilled in hydrological modelling, GIS, remote sensing, AI-enabled analytics, and Google Earth Engine to support evidence-based policy and investment decisions. Successfully led multidisciplinary programmes aligned with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), SDGs, and global climate and development frameworks.
Key Areas of Expertise
Hydrological & Climate Modeling: Hydrologic Modeling & Simulations, River Basin Modeling, Climate Change Impact Assessment, Climate Modelling Downscaling & Adaptation, and Flood Modeling & Hazard Assessment.
Disaster Risk & Resilience: Extreme Event Analysis (Floods & Droughts), Early Warning Systems & Disaster Risk Reduction, and Climate-Resilient River Basin Planning.
Sustainable Water & Ecosystem Management: Watershed Management, Nature-Based Solutions, Water Productivity Optimization, and Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Mainstreaming for EbA (Ecosystem-Based Adaptation).