DR. NUSRAT YAQOOB

Areas of Expertise

Designing Environmental, Social, and Governance frameworks, Carbon Neutrality, and Sustainable Financing.

• Public Policy & Governance: Strategic planning, inter-provincial coordination, and legislative frameworks for climate resilience.
• Hydro-Economics: Transboundary water conflict resolution (Indus/Kabul Basin), WEAP modeling, and irrigation efficiency.
• Nature-Based Infrastructure (NBI): Integrating bio-resilient models and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems into urban planning.

Brief Bio

Dr. Nusrat Yaqoob is a distinguished economist and public policy strategist who completed her PhD in January 2026. Her doctoral research pioneered the use of WEAP modeling to analyze how transboundary Indus Basin conflicts impact intra-provincial water equity. Currently a Researcher at the Institute of Historical and Social Research (IHSR), Sohail University, she focuses on the socio-legal evolution of water rights and the integration of ESG principles into national policy.

A recipient of the Young Scientist Award (2022) from the Asia Pacific Network, Dr. Yaqoob has built an extensive international profile. She serves on the UNFCCC International Expert Roster, holds the position of Newsletter Chair for UNESCO-GWYN, and is a task force member for the International Water Resources Association (IWRA). Her work consistently bridges the gap between high-level academic research and practical, climate-resilient governance solutions for the Global South.

Education

• PhD in Economics | University of Karachi (Awarded Jan 2026)
• M.Phil. in Economics | Applied Economic Research Centre (AERC) (2018)
• BS in Economics | University of Karachi (2012).

Current Project Leadership

“Pakistan’s Water Woes, Governance Crises, and the 2050 Sustainable Agenda" Spearheading a landmark initiative at IHSR, Sohail University that analyzes structural failures in national water management and maps a strategic governance roadmap toward the 2050 Sustainable Development Goals.

International Roster & Fellowships

• UNFCCC: International Expert Roster Member (2023–Present).
• UNESCO-GWYN: International Newsletter Chair (2021–2024).
• The Grassroots Institute, Canada: Global Fellow in Natural Resource Management & Public Policy.
• IWRA: Member of Smart Water Management & Groundwater Task Forces.