@dr_iahmed

A/Prof in Sustainable Finance @UniofNewcastle. Lead Author @IPBES. Associate @insights_ne. Rewiring finance 🏦 for #climate, #nature & #people. Views my own

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Joined December 2014
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🎉What better way to start the New Year than with a new publication! I’m delighted to share our new research on how #climaterisk is reshaping #financialinclusion through #microfinance institutions (MFIs). #SustainableFinance #DevelopmentFinance #ClimateFinance #PublicationAlert
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It was a pleasure to attend the Third Development Economics Workshop (#DEW2026) last week @DUBusSchool, engaging with @GalorOded and @HeadUNDRR on important global issues, including #climatefinance, #development, risk and #resilience. Also reconnecting with fellow @otago alumnus.
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Rankings never tell the full story, but great to see @UniofNewcastle ranked 87th globally by the @TIME, based on objective measures of research quality, innovation, impact, and the economic contribution of our graduates. 👏👏👏 #WeAreNCL #NCLbusiness time.com/

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Winter wonderland on campus ❄️ Thank you, Nabeel Noushad, for your submission. Want to be featured? Use #MyNCLPics, tag our location, send us a DM, or email your images to [email protected] with MyNCLPics in the subject line. #WeAreNCL
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💡The key takeaway: climate risk is already shaping financial inclusion. Supporting MFIs to manage climate risk is not only a financial stability issue in the developing world—it is central to inclusive and sustainable future.
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🌐Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2025…
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Exclusive: Ethiopia to host #COP32 #climate summit in 2027 reuters.com/sustainability/c… #cop

EXCLUSIVE: Ethiopia to host COP32 climate summit in 2027

Ethiopia said on Tuesday it would host the United Nations' COP32 climate summit in 2027, fending off a rival bid from Nigeria to land an influential role that will allow it to shape the agenda and...

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#TNFD to pause technical guidance work as #ISSB moves forward on nature responsible-investor.com/tnf… via @secondariespei

TNFD to pause technical guidance work as ISSB moves forward on nature

Initiative to support ISSB's nature work and continue building market awareness and capabilities on nature-related issues.

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Golden sunshine, vibrant autumn, and the brightest minds bringing campus to life. What a day to be here! ☀️🍂🎓 @UniofNewcastle @NCLBusiness #WeAreNCL
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Proud moment for our staffs and students at @UniofNewcastle and @NCLBusiness. Find out more 👇 lnkd.in/eUm9pmzp #WeAreNCL #THEUniRankings

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🎉 We're celebrating rising in to the world's Top 145 universities in the latest @THEWorldUniRank 🏆 It's a great testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, students and partners around the globe. Find out more ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/lat… #WeAreNCL #THEUniRankings
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Thrilled to share that I have been awarded the Three Cairns Fellowship to attend the Environmental Data Science Certificate Program at the @YaleEnvironment (YSE), @Yale! 🌱📊 #WeAreNCL #SustainableFinance #EnvironmentalDataScience #ClimateFinance #DataDrivenImpact #Biodiversity
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We're proud to be part of a new AI Growth Zone in North East England — an initiative set to unlock more than 5,000 new jobs and bring in £30 billion in investment to the region. Find out more 👇 ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/lat… #AI #NorthEast #Innovation #WeAreNCL
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#Carbon capture set to be less useful in tackling #climatechange, scientists warn ft.com/content/7ace8a5a-7af3… 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

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Singapore’s next strategic bet: #greenfinance ft.com/content/c44dc366-29f0… via @ft

Singapore’s next strategic bet: green finance

New ‘blended’ fund raises $500mn for risky clean-energy projects in the region

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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
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Good luck with Clearing 2025. We may still have places available for you. Make @UniofNewcastle @NCLBusiness your home. 🌐Visit Clearing website: ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/appl… youtube.com/watch?v=ioMWABLE…

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UCAS Clearing and Late Applications 2026

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We’re excited to announced we’ve received re-accreditation from AACSB for another six years, maintaining our triple accreditation crown. A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible! 👏 Read the full story here 👇 ncl.ac.uk/business/news/busi… #NCLBusiness #WeAreNCL #AACSB
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Is someone cutting onions? 😥 Our Student Orators get us every time! Congratulations Class of 2025, you did it! 🎓 #WeAreNCL #NCLGrad
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Great news! Newcastle has been ranked as one of the world's top 50 student cities in the latest QS Best Student Cities table. #WeAreNCL
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Our Summer Congregations start tomorrow! 🥳 A huge congratulations to everyone graduating over the next two weeks, we can't wait to see you celebrating on campus! 🎓 #WeAreNCL
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