Nisreen Elsaim is an accomplished environmental and climate activist with a Bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Khartoum, Sudan. She furthered her academic pursuits by obtaining a master's degree in renewable energy from the same university.
Throughout her career, Nisreen has been actively involved in fostering community organization and has successfully established 13 organizations at local, regional, and international levels. Her dedication and impact have been recognized by various nominations and prizes she has received, including Finalist for the Kofi Annan NextGen democracy prize.
Notably, she serves as the General Coordinator for Youth and Environment - Society (YES), a platform dedicated to providing networking opportunities for environmentally-conscious youth. Additionally, Nisreen holds was Chair of Sudan Youth Organization on Climate Change (SYOCC), a youth-led organization committed to addressing climate issues.
Her influence extends beyond borders as she has led and mentored numerous young individuals within organizations such as YOUNGO, PACJA, Abu Dhabi Youth Voices, among others.
Nisreen's expertise is further showcased through her contributions to policy papers on climate change, renewable energy, gender equality, and youth empowerment. Her exceptional abilities were acknowledged when she was appointed to chair the UN Secretary General Youth Adviser on Climate Change in 2020.
In 2022, Nisreen was selected as part of the inaugural cohort of the Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders, a prestigious program initiated by the French president.