Forkan Ali is an academic and researcher specializing in sustainability and environmental management, renewable energy, business ethics, agroecology, and climate policy. With a PhD from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia—a globally top-ranked institution—he has made significant contributions to the knowledge of sustainable business strategies, environmental policy, and corporate leadership in the face of global challenges.

His academic journey includes a Master’s in Advanced European & International Studies from France, along with research and academic positions at leading universities such as UNSW, the University of Sydney, and the University of Queensland. As a lecturer in sustainability management, business communication, leadership and change management at higher education institutions and a research investigator at UNSW Canberra, he actively contributes to interdisciplinary research on eco-thinking, climate policy, carbon markets, and sustainable development.

Forkan Ali's scholarly excellence is reflected in publications in high-impact international journals and recognition from intergovernmental organizations like UNEP, SAARC, IJSG, and UNESCO, where he has won awards for research ideas and essay writing. He is also the recipient of prestigious fellowships and scholarships, including: Australian Government RTP Scholarship for doctoral research, UNSW Merit Scholarship and CIFE Fellowship, France

His expertise has earned him invitations to speak at renowned conferences at Oxford and Harvard, where he engages with academic, governmental, and corporate stakeholders to shape creative and critical thinking policies on sustainable business practices, ethical leadership, and climate resilience.

Passionate about education, he designs and delivers courses on Managing for Sustainability, Business Communication, HR Management, and Strategic Leadership, equipping students with critical thinking, communication, and ethical decision-making skills for a rapidly evolving global economy.

Recent Publications and Writings:

1. Islam, Md Tasbirul, Nazmul Huda, Alex Baumber, Rezaul Shumon, Atiq Zaman, Forkan Ali, Rumana Hossain, and Veena Sahajwalla. "A global review of consumer behavior towards e-waste and implications for the circular economy." Journal of cleaner production 316 (2021): 128297.

2. Ali, Forkan. “2040: An Australian Exploration of a Sustainable Future.” The Quint: An interdisciplinary quarterly from the north 16 (2024): 179-184.

3. Ali, Forkan. Carbon Farming Potential: Enhancing Nutrients, Preventing Phytotoxicity, and Promoting Biodiversity and Natural Capital Conservation. Research and Concept Brief on Carbon Farming (2024), ResearchGate.

4. Ali, Forkan. Social and Ecological Approaches to Water Markets in the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia. Eco-visionary Concept Paper, ResearchGate (2024).

5. Ali, Forkan. “Net Zero Future for Australia after COP-27.” Eco-Visionary (2025).

6. Ali, Forkan. “Australia’s Net Zero Transportation Planning and Policies.” Eco-Visionary (2025).

7. Ali, Forkan. “Future Roadmap of Australia’s Net Zero Transport Mobility.” Eco-Visionary (2025).

8. Ali, Forkan. “Deep Ecological Insights: Environmental Wisdom in Indigenous Literature.” Eco-Visionary (2025).