UNCCD Chief Yasmine Fouad Wins 2025 Nobel Sustainability Trust Award

Yasmine Fouad, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), has been awarded the 2025 Medal of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability by the Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) at the 2025 Miami Summit.

Fouad’s award recognizes her significant role in advancing global sustainability and environmental stewardship, with over 26 years of experience in environmental policy. She previously served as Egypt’s environment minister, overseeing initiatives like the Waste Management Law and Egypt’s first waste-to-energy strategy.