MD Asif Rafsan

MD Asif Rafsan

ASIF RAFSAN is a disaster risk reduction and climate resilience professional with over six years of experience in anticipatory action, early warning systems, and climate change adaptation. He holds both Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Disaster Science and Management from the University of Dhaka. As a Senior Program Officer at IFRC Bangladesh, he led the development of the national roadmap for the “Early Warnings for All” initiative, working closely with government ministries and technical partners.

Asif has worked with leading organizations including BRAC, UNDP, ADPC, and Oxfam, contributing to policy advocacy, capacity building, and field-based research. His expertise includes GIS-based risk mapping, vulnerability assessments, python and stakeholder coordination. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on disaster impacts, migration, and loss-damage assessment. Known for his strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills, Asif is committed to advancing inclusive, evidence-driven solutions in disaster risk governance and climate resilience in Bangladesh and beyond.

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