Abdulhamid Tahir Hamid
President of AU Great Green Wall Youth Advisory Board & CEO of GECCI
Leading transformative climate initiatives across the globe with over a decade of experience in environmental sustainability, policy advocacy, and youth empowerment.
Leadership Positions
Current roles in global climate and environmental organizations
AU GGWI YAB President
President of the African Union's Great Green Wall Youth Advisory Board
National Coordinator
Youth Climate Council Nigeria - Leading national climate initiatives
UNESCO Project Assistant
Youth Climate Action Network (YoU-CAN) - Empowering global youth
Biography & Impact
A decade of transformative climate leadership
Global Climate Leadership
Abdulhamid Tahir Hamid stands as one of Africa's most influential young climate leaders, with a remarkable track record spanning over a decade. As President of the African Union's Great Green Wall Youth Advisory Board (AU GGWI YAB), he leads continental efforts to combat desertification and promote sustainable land management across the Sahel region.
His dual role as National Coordinator of the Youth Climate Council Nigeria and Chief Executive Officer of GECCI demonstrates his commitment to both national and global climate action, bridging policy advocacy with grassroots implementation.
International Recognition
Through his work with UNESCO's Youth Climate Action Network (YoU-CAN) as Project Assistant, Abdulhamid has empowered youth across continents to drive transformative climate initiatives. His expertise has been recognized at the highest levels of international climate diplomacy.
He has contributed significantly to major international platforms, including multiple UNFCCC COPs (COP27, COP28, COP29), UNCCD conferences (COP15, COP16), the BRICS Youth Energy Summit, and numerous United Nations General Assembly side events.
UN Climate Conferences
COP27, COP28, COP29 participant and advocate
UNCCD Engagement
COP15 and COP16 desertification conferences
BRICS Summit
Youth Energy Summit representative
UN General Assembly
Multiple UNGA side events contributor
GECCI's Global Impact
Under Abdulhamid's leadership, GECCI has evolved from a local initiative to a global movement operating across 90 countries with over 22,000 youth members. The organization has successfully executed more than 300 high-impact projects worldwide, focusing on reforestation, climate education, and sustainable development.
His vision of inclusive, intergenerational collaboration among governments, international bodies, and local communities has positioned GECCI as a key player in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in climate action and environmental conservation.
Vision for the Future
Abdulhamid's forward-thinking approach emphasizes the critical role of youth in addressing the climate crisis. His work demonstrates that meaningful climate action requires not just policy changes at the top, but also grassroots engagement and empowerment of young people who will inherit the consequences of today's environmental decisions.
Through his multiple leadership roles, he continues to foster innovative solutions that bridge the gap between international climate policy and local community action, ensuring that climate initiatives are both globally coordinated and locally relevant.