About Us
A global platform established in 2015 by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize to empower women as leaders of sustainable change.
Our Story
Guided by the UAE’s vision and the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan,
WiSER is rooted in a recognition that women, who are often disproportionately affected by environmental and development challenges, can also be the most powerful agents of change.
Education
Engagement
Empowerment
Through education, engagement and empowerment, WiSER breaks down gender barriers in sustainability and helps ensure women have the opportunities and skills to lead in an increasingly complex world.
Vision
To advance a world where women lead progress across sustainability, policy, technology and business, shaping solutions that drive lasting global impact.
Mission
To empower women to build a sustainable, more equitable future.
Advisory Council
The WiSER Advisory Council brings together global policymakers, business leaders and influential figures who guide WiSER’s programs and strategic direction, ensuring maximum impact and relevance.
H.E. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber
UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Chairman of Masdar
H.E. Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri
Head of the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court, Chief Executive Officer, 2PointZERO
H.E. Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh
Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, and Envoy of the Foreign Minister to the European Union
H.E. Razan Al Mubarak
President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Managing Director of Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
H.E. Dr Nawal Al Hosany
Permanent Representative of the UAE to IRENA
H.E. Adnan Z. Amin
Chair, World Energy Council
Damilola Ogunbiyi
CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy
Linda Fitz-Alan
Registrar and Chief Executive at ADGM Courts
Michael Liebreich
Managing Partner, EcoPragma Capital & Chief Executive Officer, Liebreich Associates
Deb Frodl
Board Director for Renewable Energy Group, ITC Holdings and XL FLeet
Dymphna van der Lans
Chief Executive Officer at Clean Cooking Alliance
Dr Kandeh K. Yumkella
CEO Energy Nexus Network, Former U.N. Under Secretary General and Special Representative For Sustainable Energy for All and Director General of UNIDO
