LinkedIn Top Voices Green: The 10 creators to follow in MENA

The 2022 LinkedIn Top Voices Green list highlights 10 experts sharing their perspectives on the sustainability challenges the world is facing, as well as providing insights on how to tackle the climate crisis.

Awareness of climate change is growing and professionals are seemingly becoming ever more conscious of the impact their companies are having on the environment. Europe is grappling with an energy crisis, the consequences of which go well beyond its borders. Countries in the Middle East are however experiencing contrasting economic realities. While oil-exporting countries explore investment opportunities and new ways to diversify their economies, countries that rely on oil imports are faced with the harsh consequences of soaring prices and heavy reliance on polluting fuels.?

To coincide with the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), taking place from 6-18 November 2022 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, LinkedIn News Middle East is highlighting 10 experts who regularly share their knowledge on climate and environmental issues. By following them, you'll get more insights in your feed on the latest sustainability and green-growth news, helping you navigate these changing times.

While this is our latest Top Voices list, it joins a family of features highlighting experts in areas ranging from women's entrepreneurship and workplace rights, to job search and career development. All Top Voices lists are curated by the LinkedIn Editorial team and highlight the creators to follow who are writing and sharing about today’s important workplace, career and industry topics. You can find more about how we compiled the list and who is eligible to be a Top Voice at the bottom of this article.

Check out this year’s #LinkedInTopVoices Green – and follow them to stay plugged into the conversation. You can also get more updates and insights, including news from COP27, by following the LinkedIn News Middle East page. Weigh in using the hashtag #GreenerTogether.

An environmental activist, Ali Abdo broke the world record for the greatest distance covered on an electric motorbike in 24 hours in 2021 as a way to raise awareness and connect people around climate change challenges. This year, he broke another record by riding across Egypt Sharm el-Sheik for COP27, documenting his experience on his profile.?

?? Follow Ali Abdo

A former energy engineer, Omar AL-Ajaji ???? frequently talks about the adoption of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards among companies in the Middle East, highlighting best practices and solutions. He also discusses the impact that the energy crisis in Europe is having on the global green energy transformation.?

?? Follow Omar Al Ajaji?

MAHA Al-ZU'BI, Ph.D. a Jordan-based researcher, has co-authored a report on climate security in the MENA region, highlighting links between climate, conflict, agriculture and migration. She co-leads an initiative that aims to accelerate resilience to drought and other climate challenges across several countries in the region. Her work also addresses water recycling for safer ways to use it.

?? Follow Maha Al-Zu’bi

Souad Anouar is a journalist at Morocco World News. She shares her views on topics related to water challenges in North Africa, improving Morocco’s climate to grow certain crops, and rising energy bills amid an environmental crisis.

?? Follow Souad Anouar

Shargiil Bashir looks after the implementation of ESG standards in the biggest bank in the UAE. He frequently writes about sustainable literacy, highlighting the value of schools in tackling climate change. He also discusses consumers’ role in sustainability? and climate change challenges, such as the mounting economic inequalities.?

?? Follow Shargiil Bashir

Committed to improving environmental sustainability, Abdallah Dreiat talks about what individuals can do to contribute and raise awareness for climate actions, and sheds light on how young environmental activists can develop?the skills they need to make further impact.

?? Follow Abdallah Dreiat

Throughout his career, Ahmed Samir Elbermbali has assumed several positions in the e-mobility space – a subject he often highlights in his posts. He reflects on the main initiatives and investment deals taking place in the green transport sphere across the region. He also talks about energy efficiency in relation to mobility.?

?? Follow Ahmed Elbermabli

After seeing firsthand the impact of urban encroachment on the natural environment, Karim El-Jisr decided to focus his career on ecologically-friendly buildings. He regularly talks about smart cities and sustainability, pointing out the economic benefits of each. Karim also co-founded the Lebanon Mountain Trail.?

?? Follow Karim El Jisr

As a partner at sustainability consultancy AESG, Katarina Uherova Hasbani helps companies and governments plan and implement their sustainability goals. She talks about decarbonization and climate action in the UAE and initiatives to make technology more sustainable.

?? Follow Katarina Uherova Hasbani

Nadine Zidani is a sustainability consultant who helps clients integrate sustainability into business strategies. She addresses a range of topics, including leadership, ethical business, corporate social responsibility and eco-tourism.

?? Follow Nadine Zidani

You can also check out the Top Voices Green lists in Australia, India, Singapore, France, Netherlands, Italy, UK, Spain, DACH, Africa, Spain, Latin America, Mexico, USA.

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How we compile the list

Top Voices lists are editorially curated by the LinkedIn News team, highlighting subject matter experts who are writing and sharing about today’s important workplace, career and industry topics. To compile each list, editors consider each individual’s content on LinkedIn. Specifically: Are they covering the topic at hand on a regular basis? Are their contributions on the topic insightful, conversational and timely? Have they built up and engaged with their communities? Do they seek to give and get help vs. being self-promotional? We aim to highlight a diverse set of voices, so that the list reflects the world we live and work in today.

Who is eligible

LinkedIn members who meet high trust standards, are consistently active on the platform and share valuable expertise are eligible to be included on a Top Voices list, with the exception of LinkedIn and Microsoft employees, members who have violated LinkedIn’s User Agreement, including our Professional Community Policies, or individuals currently running in an election for an executive, legislative or judicial position.

We’re always looking for new voices to highlight — so being a current member of the Top Voices program is not a prerequisite to be featured on a list. However, all those featured on a Top Voices list will be automatically inducted in the program and receive the corresponding blue badge on their profile upon the list being published.?

Interested in building your audience on LinkedIn??

New voices emerge all the time — and there’s nothing stopping you from turning your own ideas into powerful conversations. Try creating a post to share your expertise or thoughts on the latest trending news, and you may be surprised at the community you find. If you’re struggling with where to start, follow our LinkedIn for Creators page for content inspiration, tips, news, education and more. And if you’d like to recommend someone for a future Top Voices list, let us know in the comments (just be sure to tag them and let us know why you love following them). We’re always looking for new individuals to highlight.

Who would you recommend for a future LinkedIn Top Voices list? Let us know in the comments section below by tagging them and sharing why you enjoy following them.

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Reported by: Nabila Rahhal , Salma Altantawy , Dana Moukhallati

MENA Managing Editor: Lynn Chouman

MENA Region Lead: Nabila Rahhal ?

Special projects leads: Marie Malzac (EMEA), Michele Pierri (International)

International Executive Editor: Sandrine Chauvin