Dr. Salim Momtaz is an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle, Australia, specializing in sustainable resource management. He holds a PhD from the University of London, awarded under a Commonwealth Scholarship. With a background in geography, environmental science, and social planning, his research focuses on environmental planning and governance, social adaptation to climate change, social impact assessment, community engagement, and urban governance. Among his recent published works are Climate Change and Risks in South and Southeast Asia: Sociopolitical Perspectives (Routledge, 2023), Evaluating Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in Developing Countries (Elsevier, 2013 & 2018) Experiencing Climate Change in Bangladesh (Elsevier, 2016), Sustainable Neighbourhoods in Australia: City of Sydney Urban Planning (Springer, 2015), and, Sustainable Communities: A Framework for Planning (Springer, 2014). Salim's current international engagements include, Expert Evaluator, European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), and Member, panel of international experts, the Swiss National Science Foundation,Dr. Md. Faruk Hossain is an Associate Professor in Geography and Environment at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He obtained his PhD in Sustainable Resource Management from the University of Newcastle, Australia. He specializes in climate change and sustainable development, environmental geography, disaster risk reduction, cartography, geographic information system and remote sensing. He has some 16 years of experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. He holds life membership in several academic organisations, including the Bangladesh Geographical Society (BGS), Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA), and Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB), among others. Dr. Hossain has published more than 25 journal articles.
