“The Green Sheikh”: Middle Eastern Men Must Lead The Green Way | Green Prophet

“The Green Sheikh”: Middle Eastern Men Must Lead The Green Way | Green Prophet

According to Sheikh Abudulaziz, technology can help stave off environmental crisis, but the real power lies in the people and their willingness to adjust their lifestyles.

In the Middle East, “The Green Sheikh” has become somewhat of a celebrity role model for Emirati youth. Though he could easily have followed the money-lined petroleum path, Sheikh Abdulaziz al Nuaimi chose environmental sciences instead; he has since devoted his life to developing sounder environmental practices.

In addition to his position as environmental adviser to the Ajman Government, he is the chairman of Green Base Environmental Services and the founder of the Majlis for Holistic Knowledge and Holistic Health, Maurice explained earlier. Lately he has focused much of his energy on influencing young men, who he believes have the capacity and responsibility to be an example in the UAE.

On Sunday, as part of his contribution to the globally successful 10-10-10 campaign organized by 350.org, Sheikh Abdulaziz showcased various environmentally-friendly products and workshops at the Global Environmental Salon that was hosted by the Zayed Environmental Impact Network at the Dubai campus of Zayed University.