Advanced Research Thoughts (ART) Lab is proud to announce that it has been awarded the ICCCAD Youth Innovation Fund 2025, supported by ICCCAD, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), and the Embassy of Sweden. This recognition acknowledges ART Lab’s innovative contributions to youth-led climate solutions and its commitment to building climate-resilient communities in Bangladesh.
The award highlights ART Lab’s continued efforts to develop data-driven, scalable solutions that address urgent environmental challenges. This recognition follows the Lab’s growing portfolio of climate resilience initiatives, including recent work on the Groundwater and Energy Insights Dashboard, designed to support evidence-based decision-making for sustainable water and energy management across Bangladesh.
Recognition for Research, Innovation, and Impact
ART Lab received the Certificate of Acknowledgment from ICCCAD for its outstanding contribution to advancing youth-led innovation for climate resilience. The certificate was formally presented during the ICCCAD Youth Innovation Fund 2025 ceremony.
The award includes a grant of BDT 500,000, supporting ART Lab’s continued research and innovation. This funding will further strengthen our ongoing projects on climate change adaptation, community resilience, and environmental sustainability.
Celebrating Youth Leadership at ART Lab
Representing ART Lab at the ceremony, Md. Zahirul Islam, Founder and Team Lead, received the award and shared appreciation for the recognition. The moment reflects ART Lab’s dedication to fostering young researchers and innovators who are passionate about climate action and community development.
This achievement reinforces ART Lab’s mission to bridge scientific research, community engagement, and policy-driven solutions. With the support of ICCCAD and the Youth Innovation Fund, ART Lab is better positioned to scale up impactful field research, technological solutions, and capacity-building activities.
Continuing the Journey Toward Climate Resilience
The Youth Innovation Fund will accelerate the implementation of ART Lab’s upcoming initiatives, including:
Expansion of digital tools and dashboards for environmental monitoring
Field-based research on community resilience and climate adaptation
Youth engagement and training programs across vulnerable regions
Strengthening partnerships with universities, research institutes, and development organizations
This recognition marks an important milestone in ART Lab’s journey and reflects the collective effort of our researchers, partners, and community collaborators.
Acknowledgements
ART Lab expresses heartfelt thanks to:
ICCCAD – International Centre for Climate Change and Development
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
Embassy of Sweden
The entire Youth Innovation Fund team
Community partners and youth innovators who make our work meaningful
We remain committed to advancing evidence-based climate solutions and empowering young people to lead transformative change.