Mohammad Rafik M.S. Nagdee, PhD
 

UPDATED August 28, 2023 - Mohammad Rafik M.S. Nagdee, PhD, is Head of the Nature, Climate, and Energy (NCE) Programme at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi-Country Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. 

He is a recognized expert in building resilience to the climate crisis faced by Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS). With over 10 years of experience in environmental and development sectors, Dr. Nagdee has worked extensively on projects related to mitigation and adaptation with a specialization in the blue economy. A proud product of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), he holds degrees in Geomatics and Coastal Engineering from the St. Augustine Campus, and a Doctorate in Natural Resource Management from the Cave Hill Campus.

Prior to UNDP, he demonstrated innovative leadership during his tenure as the Head of the BlueGreen Initiative, a non-governmental organization (NGO) that spearheads social, economic, and environmental sustainability initiatives for Caribbean SIDS. Over the course of five years, he made significant strides in advancing the organization's mission with the most notable contributions being the incorporation of the orange economy into the NGO's portfolio. He also served as a part-time postgraduate lecturer in Climate Change Adaptation for Caribbean SIDS and Coastal Dynamic and Management at The UWI Cave Hill Campus, strengthening regional capacity by sharing his knowledge and expertise with young people throughout the region.