Rizwana Anjum
Environment & Social Expert
( Environment & Social Expert )
Rizwana is a distinguished expert at the intersection of environmental sustainability, climate change, and gender equity. Recognizing the disproportionate impact of climate challenges on women and marginalized groups, she has become a passionate advocate for gender-responsive environmental policies and climate resilience strategies that drive inclusive and sustainable development.
Rizwana’s expertise is underpinned by multiple postgraduate degrees in Environmental Science, Law and Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, and Sociology, which provide her with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between environmental and social issues.
Her career spans over 30 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Pacific, and Eastern Europe, where she has addressed diverse environmental and social challenges, delivering impactful solutions tailored to local contexts.
Rizwana has held key leadership and consultancy roles in national and international organizations, including:
- Senior Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist (Sector Head-Environment, Social Development, and Gender Wing), Government of Punjab Community Development Department.
- Environment/Climate Change & Social Safeguards Specialist (International Consultant-Interim), Green Climate Fund.
- Social & Gender Specialist (Consultant), Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department, Government of Punjab.
- Environment and Gender Specialist (TA Consultant), Asian Development Bank (ADB).
- Senior Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist, The Urban Unit, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Deputy Director – Environment & Social Management, Punjab Irrigation Department, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Environmental Coordinator, Ministry of Environment, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Throughout her career, Rizwana has demonstrated unparalleled expertise in designing and implementing projects that promote environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and gender equity. Her leadership has been instrumental in integrating social safeguards and equity considerations into policies and programs, positioning her as a driving force in fostering inclusive and sustainable development.