About Me
Fahim is an engineer turned entrepreneur dedicated to addressing the world’s most pressing challenge: climate change. Driven by a purpose to lead with creativity, courage, and care, he has made significant contributions across various sectors including environmental and climate change, social entrepreneurship, the startup ecosystem, and social development. Starting from his student life, he has contributed in different capacities to organizations like Hult Prize Foundation, Reckitt, Unilever, Microsoft, IBM, and Bangladesh Angels Network.
Leveraging his extensive experience, he founded Green Lead, a non-profit social enterprise on a mission to mobilize green leaders to build a green, peaceful world. To date, his initiatives have positively impacted over 300,000 youths in Asia and beyond.
As an experimentalist,
Universities Coordinated
Startups throughout Asia
Experience
Founder & Chairperson
Green Lead
Sep 2020 - Present
Leading the organization to enable climate action through green leadership development based on three pillars: climate education, climate engagement, and climate empowerment. Notable projects include ENGAGE, Unplastic Bangladesh, Women for Climate (W4C), Reenergize Bangladesh, Climate Case, & Climate Conversation.
Founder
Climate Intelligent Technologies (CIT)
Oct 2023 - Present
Exploring technological intervention in climate change-related issues.
Chair
ASME CUET Student Section
Jun 2023 - Oct 2024
Leading the student section of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, promoting multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences.
Co-Founder
Supply Chain & Business Alliance CUET
Jun 2021 - Present
Cofounded to empower engineers with business acumen.
Member
YOUNGO
Oct 2024 - Present
Member of the official children and youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador (Alpha)
Microsoft
May 2021 - Nov 2022
Part of a global group of leaders eager to help fellow students, create robust tech communities, and develop technical and career skills for the future.
Member
Children and Youth Major Group to UNEP
Sep 2024 - Present
Member of the Children and Youth Major Group (CYMG), the formal youth engagement mechanism of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
IBM ZAmbassador
IBM
May 2020 - May 2021
Facilitated webinars with IBM resource persons, built student communities, and promoted IBM Z Enterprise Computing. Participated in IBM Z Day 2020 Marketing Committee.
Campus Ambassador
Reckitt
Sep 2020 - Apr 2021
Led campus outreach and employer branding initiatives. Conducted activities such as Factory Documentary, RBGC 2020, FGD, and Grooming Sessions.
SPARKS Unilever Campus Ambassador
Unilever
May 2021 - May 2022
Acted as a bridge between Unilever Bangladesh Limited and CUET. Led campus outreach, engagement, promotional drives, and event execution.
Regional Associate
Hult Prize Foundation
Dec 2021 - Aug 2022
Executed, trained, and supported 60+ university programs in the 2021-22 cohort. Managed 250+ startups from India, Nepal, Pakistan & Bangladesh and supported them to thrive.
Community Builder
Hult Prize Foundation
Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
Recruited and onboarded 40+ universities, conducted 30+ training sessions, and managed one of the largest change-makers communities in Bangladesh.
Regional Operations Intern
Hult Prize Foundation
Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
Supported general operations of the on-campus program in Central & South Asia, including recruitment, training, and program support.
Kuala Lumpur Regional Finalist
Hult Prize On-Campus
Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
Represented Bangladesh and competed with champion teams from all over Asia.
Science Instructor
Professors' Point
Dec 2018 - Feb 2020
Taught Mathematics, Physics, and ICT.
Ambassador
Fundación César Egido Serrano, Museo de la Palabra
Feb 2017 - Feb 2018
Promoted the Spanish language across Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Youth Delegation
Beijing International Education Exchange Program
May 2017
Youth Delegate in a 10-day Education Exchange Program in Beijing, China.
Open Source Leader
Common Purpose
Oct 2019 - Oct 2020
Practiced cross-boundary leadership focusing on cultural intelligence and innovation.
Speaking and Advocacy Engagement
13th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development
In December 2024, Md. Fahim Hossain attended the 13th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. This forum brought together global experts to discuss sustainable energy solutions, reflecting Fahim’s commitment to advancing energy sustainability.
Youth-Led Climate Action Session
Md. Fahim Hossain served as a speaker in the “Youth-led Climate Action” session organized by the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD). His insights inspired young leaders to actively participate in climate advocacy and sustainability efforts.
Training on Green Leadership & Youth Action
Md. Fahim Hossain conducted two impactful sessions on Green Leadership, engaging an enthusiastic group of young changemakers at a training organized by Brighters. He shared insights on sustainable leadership and how youth can take meaningful action for climate resilience.
Accolades
ASME Environmental Systems Division Global Champion '21
2021
Youth Climate Champion
Global Youth Climate Summit 2021
National Finalist
Top 5 at the world’s largest green business ideas competition
2021
Scholarship Winner
The Ptak Prize Global Case Competition
2021
Finalist
Face The Case
2020
Qualified for Pre-Final Round
International Astronomy & Astrophysics Competition
2020
Best Delegate Award
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology Intra Model United Nations
2020
Champion
Hult Prize 2020 at CUET
2019
Bronze Award
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
2018
Winner
China Radio International : Tell Your Story Competition
2018
Education
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2016 – 2018
Chittagong College
Higher Secondary Certificate, Science
2014 – 2016
Halishahar Cantonment Public School & College
Secondary School Certificate , Science