Wajih Ur Rehman holds a master’s degree in environmental science with a specialization in marine pollution. He serves as a research associate at a maritime think tank, where he undertakes policy-oriented research and advocacy. His areas of expertise include climate governance and diplomacy, the blue economy, environmental policy analysis, and eco-gender empowerment. He has authored peer-reviewed publications on energy governance, maritime pollution, and climate-compatible development, and regularly contributes op-eds to national media platforms. Reachable at: wajihurrehman@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/wajih-ur-rehman-67b216b9