Amna Javed
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
I am a researcher and policy analyst specializing in international relations, climate governance, South-South Collaboration, sustainability, and Loss and Damage (L&D). With over six years of experience in policy advocacy, research, and academia, I bring a transdisciplinary perspective to global challenges. My background includes a B.A in Political Science and English Literature and an M.Sc and M.Phil. in International Relations, complemented by my expertise in environment and development studies.Throughout my career, I have worked with organizations such as Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, Laajverd, and Quaid-i-Azam University, engaging with policymakers to improve foundational learning, environmental governance, and resilience-building strategies. My work spans advocacy, policy analysis, and research, positioning me as a strong contributor to international development and climate security discussions.My goal is to bridge research, policy, and industry to develop innovative, future-focused frameworks for climate governance, ensuring that vulnerable communities remain at the center of climate adaptation strategies
I am pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Adelaide, where my research focuses on climate adaptation, resilience, and governance. I explore the socio-economic and infrastructural impacts of extreme weather events on vulnerable communities within the L&D framework. My study examines how climate change affects communities in Pakistan and Fiji, assessing both economic and non-economic losses and evaluating how global adaptation frameworks are integrated into local and national policies. I am particularly interested in South-South collaboration, compensatory mechanisms, and community-based approaches to adaptation.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2023 | Associate Project Manager | Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi |
| 2021 - 2022 | Program Manager | Amal Academy |
| 2020 - 2021 | Research Assistant | Laajverd |
| 2018 - 2019 | Research Assistant | IICR |
| 2017 - 2019 | Research Assistant | Quaid-i-Azam University |
| 2017 - 2019 | Visiting Faculty | Quaid-i-Azam University |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quaid-i-Azam University | Pakistan | M.Phil | |
| Quaid-i-Azam University | Pakistan | M.Sc | |
| The University of Punjab | Pakistan | B.A |