12 / 11 / 2024
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan
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.
Vision
If we hope to solve challenges like climate change and gender inequality, we must ensure that everyone has a seat at the table.
Initiatives & Ventures
Innovating across sectors
Sheikha Shamma founded and leads multiple high-impact organisations that facilitate collaborative solutions for the climate and society.
Venture
The Climate Tribe
A storytelling platform to inspire climate action and facilitate community engagement.
Read MoreInitiative
Mangroves 4 Mankind
A social enterprise combatting the climate crisis by conserving and restoring mangrove ecosystems around the world.
Read MoreWhat’s happening
Media
Social media