Bashir Dan is a visionary leader in sustainable development and carbon markets. As founder and CEO of STACK CARBON, a CDR startup, accelerating permanent carbon drawdown in Africa, Bashir is spearheading innovative climate solutions while empowering local communities.With over 4 years of experience across carbon asset development, offset trading, policy advisory, and entrepreneurship, Bashir has established himself as one of the foremost experts on market-based climate mitigation. He advises governments, corporations, and NGOs on building robust carbon accounting and MRV frameworks and leveraging carbon finance to enable impactful sustainability initiatives. Bashir's accomplishments extend beyond business. As founder and former Executive Director of the Green Guild Foundation, he has worked tirelessly to integrate social upliftment into environmental projects. This holistic approach has earned him accreditations from the World Bank and UNEP as a leader who advances both ecological health and human welfare. Named among the top 10 most read thought leaders in carbon markets globally in 2023, Bashir is a widely respected visionary on catalyzing climate action while fostering inclusive prosperity. As a peer educator at IRENA, he is also dedicated to spreading knowledge and empowering the next generation of sustainability leaders.An author on Illuminem, Bashir provides critical insights and analysis on emerging trends in carbon markets and the energy transition through his writing. With deep technical expertise, entrepreneurial drive, and a heartfelt commitment to climate and social justice, Bashir Dan represents the future of sustainable development.A research fellow with Oxford Net Zero, a leading initiative at the University of Oxford dedicated to advancing equitable and effective net-zero strategies. His work focuses on integrating equity criteria into net-zero frameworks, ensuring that climate solutions are both socially inclusive and environmentally impactful.Notably, Bashir provides critical insights into Uganda's oil development situation for LEAVIT. He analyzes the potential for financial compensation in exchange for leaving oil in the ground, emphasizing the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship.