Abdulhamid Tahir Hamid, Nigeria

Abdulhamid Tahir Hamid is a dedicated advocate for environmental conservation and youth empowerment. As President of the African Union Commission Great Green Wall Youth Advisory Board (AU GGWI YAB), he mobilizes young people across Africa to combat climate change and desertification. Serving as CEO of the Global Environmental and Climate Conservation Initiative (GECCI), he leads global efforts to promote sustainability. As Chairperson of the Youth Climate Council Nigeria, Abdulhamid advocates for youth engagement in climate action at the national level. Recently joining the Youth UNESCO Climate Action Network (YoU-CAN) as a Project Assistant Volunteer.

The aim of this project is to empower youth in rural communities with the skills, knowledge, and resources to actively contribute to the achievement of the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).