Mariam Alsaad

Background

About Mariam Alsaad

I'm a Kuwaiti professional working in sustainability and climate action, with previous experience in government, research, and the non-profit sector. I’m the founder and director of AlManakh: a climate action & sustainability advocacy nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing climate awareness in Kuwait, through research, education and community engagement. You can learn more about it here: I’m very interested in exploring climate solutions, healthy urbanism, and sustainable cities as I am a LEED-certified Civil and Structural Engineer with a Master of Science in Sustainable Cities. I currently hold a position as a Council Member on the Arab Youth Council for Climate Change, where I work with local and international partners, liaison with various agencies, and advise policymakers on youth demands for climate action in the Arab World. I am the co-founder and Executive Director of GAIA, a nonprofit organization based in Guelph, Canada that aims to educate, advocate and create social change. GAIA aims to work with communities and advance food security, climate action, sustainability and community building. I previously held a position as the Research Program Director at Kuwait Aid Network, a human and migrant rights organization that aims to reduce food insecurity in Kuwait and Canada. With KAN, I have worked on projects that have provided humanitarian aid and support to vulnerable communities. I have also worked on several research projects, collecting data to promote advocacy and human rights in Kuwait and the MENA region. I was selected as a Changemaker for the Planet by CxC and Apple for the MENA region in 2024.