Ghiwa Nakat

Ghiwa has spearheaded Greenpeace’s growth and expansion in the Middle East and North Africa to make it a vital part of a vibrant environmental movement that prioritises the climate emergency and a just energy transition. She is determined to bring about real change and has built a passionate and diverse team that represents the breadth and diversity of this region.

After studying agricultural engineering at the American University in Beirut, Ghiwa obtained an MBA at the Université Paris Dauphine. As a business leader, she spent two decades providing inspiration, motivation and encouragement to help organisations develop their ambitious visions and make them a reality. In the agricultural business sector, she worked across the MENA region to apply her expertise in holistically tackling the key agricultural and environmental issues faced by farmers. As the first woman agronomist in her company, she took a fresh approach to building close relationships with growers helping them to build their ambition and innovation.

Her experience as a long-time environmentalist has taken her to the frontline of climate change, seeing the most vulnerable communities bear the brunt of the climate crisis and pollution. She is committed to help provide these communities with the support and solutions they need to adapt.