Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan

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Introduction

Meet Sheikha Shamma

Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan is an entrepreneur, thought leader, and researcher passionate about sustainability, climate change, and gender equity.

From her work as President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) to advisory roles at global institutions including the Atlantic Council, World Economic Forum, Yale University, the Centre for Multilateral Negotiations (CEMUNE), and the International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW), Sheikha Shamma knows that making progress on our world’s most pressing challenges requires collaboration across sectors and borders.

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Vision

If we hope to solve challenges like climate change and gender inequality, we must ensure that everyone has a seat at the table.

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Focus areas

Protecting the environment.
Empowering women.

Sustainability
Climate Change
Gender Equity

Sustainability

Identify and launch solutions that enable a green economy.

Climate Change

Facilitate collaboration to address the climate crisis.

Gender Equity

Advance the role of women in the sustainability field, in leadership positions, and on corporate boards.

Initiatives & Ventures

Innovating across sectors

Sheikha Shamma founded and leads multiple high-impact organisations that facilitate collaborative solutions for the climate and society.

Venture

UICCA

An independent climate action organisation working toward a thriving green economy. 

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Venture

The Climate Tribe

A storytelling platform to inspire climate action and facilitate community engagement. 

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Initiative

SSSI

A social enterprise to accelerate the UAE and the Middle East’s transition to clean energy.

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Initiative

Mangroves 4 Mankind

A social enterprise combatting the climate crisis by conserving and restoring mangrove ecosystems around the world.

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Social media

Instagram

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