shamma alkhoori

Biography

Shamma Alkhoori  is a highly motivated and experienced Specialist – Youth and Community at the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), with a proven track record of success in developing and executing innovative environmental initiatives. She is passionate about environmental protection and inspiring future generations to protect our planet.

Shamma graduated from Zayed University with a bachelor's degree in environmental science and sustainability. She joined EAD in 2018 as a volunteer supporting the Agency’s outreach programmes and was quickly promoted to Outreach Programme Specialist – Schools. In this role, she led one of EAD’s flagship projects – the Sustainable School Initiative.

In 2019, she had the privilege of being selected as a UAE youth delegate to the Conference of Parties (COP25) in Madrid, Spain, in recognition of her outstanding performance in the Women in Sustainability ,Environment and Renewable  Energy  (WISER) Pioneers programme under the Youth 4 Sustainability initiative by Masdar.

One of Shamma’s most significant contributions to the field of sustainability was her involvement in developing e-Green – the first e-learning platform dedicated to the environmental sector in the Middle East. This platform provides students and teachers with access to high-quality educational resources on environmental topics.

Her work reflects her deep passion for the environment and the importance of building a sustainable future, and she is a role model for young people and an inspiration to us all.

Speaking at

Cultivating Conservation Mindsets through Nature-Based Education

Oct 12 2025 (14:30 - 15:10)

Room: Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
Cultivating Conservation Mindsets through Nature-Based Education