Welcome to another episode of Impact Talk! In this special conversation, we sat down with Najla Abdellatif, a Swedish-Palestinian environmental advocate and founder of Zero Waste Palestine. Najla shares her journey of cultural influences, the motivation behind her initiative, and the challenges she faces in promoting sustainability in Palestine.
Discover how Zero Waste Palestine has evolved from a blog to a thriving community-driven platform in MENA, and learn practical strategies for adopting an eco-conscious lifestyle. Explore the cultural influences and challenges Najla faced as she built her initiative, and gained valuable insights into how environmental issues intersect with social and political contexts in the MENA region, especially in Palestine.
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About our Guest:
Najla Abdellatif Vallander, is a Swedish-Palestinian environmental advocate dedicated to equipping others with the knowledge and drive to live consciously and sustainably. Through her initiative, Zero Waste Palestine, Najla raises awareness of environmental topics and inspires households to adopt waste-free and sustainable practices in the MENA region.
Najla has been featured in Forbes Middle East’s 30 Under 30, the 2024 edition, and received the prestigious Forbes Award for her incredible work in social impact.
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