M Zakir Hossain Khan, Chief Executive of Change Initiative designated as a Civil Society active observer for the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF) Trust Fund Committee at the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) for the 2025–2027 term, said a press release.
Along M Zakir Hossain Khan his organisation Change Initiative also has been selected as an observer reinforcing its commitment to strengthening climate governance and ensuring that climate finance reaches vulnerable communities.
“It is an honor to contribute to CIF’s decision-making process, representing civil society in shaping climate investment policies and ensuring accountability in climate finance,” said M Zakir Hossain Khan.
He added, “Our role is to influence policy discussions, monitor CIF-financed projects, and advocate for financial mechanisms that prioritize climate-vulnerable countries. We are committed to collaborating with stakeholders to promote natural rights-led governance, ensuring equity, justice, and well-being.”
As a CIF observer, Change Initiative will focus on four key areas: Influencing CIF policies and operational decisions at the global level; Shaping and monitoring national climate strategies to align with equity and sustainability principles; Enhancing transparency and accountability by tracking CIF-financed projects at the local level; Strengthening stakeholder engagement across global, regional, national, and local levels to foster knowledge sharing and inclusive climate action.
