Purpose
To strengthen the role of UAE board leadership in shaping a resilient and sustainable future.
Who we are
About Us
Chapter Zero UAE is a local Chapter of the Chapter Zero Alliance, part of a growing global network spanning over 70 countries. Established in 2024 in collaboration with key partners, including Mubadala, HSBC UAE, Simmons & Simmons, the University of Dubai and UAE University, it is a leading platform for strengthening climate governance at the board and executive levels.
Hosted by Aurora50, Chapter Zero UAE brings together senior leaders to advance dialogue, deepen understanding and drive action on climate-related challenges and opportunities.
200+
Board directors and C-suite leaders engaged
4
Strategic roundtables
3
Expert-led webinars
1
Flagship convening
What drives us
Purpose, mission and vision
Mission
To equip UAE board leaders with the insight and perspective needed to guide organisations through climate-related challenges and opportunities.
Vision
A future where UAE boardrooms lead the transition to a more sustainable, resilient economy.
The global network
About Chapter Zero Alliance
Climate and nature are no longer peripheral compliance concerns but strategic levers for growth. Through a global network of locally led Chapters, Chapter Zero Alliance equips directors worldwide with the expertise, tools and confidence to lead on climate and nature in the boardroom.
The Chapter Zero Alliance supports local Chapters like ours to help directors implement climate strategies that strengthen long-term resilience and competitive advantage, and to advance a climate-resilient, nature-positive economy.
In collaboration with the World Economic Forum, the Alliance has published the Guiding Principles for Climate & Nature Governance — a practical framework to help boards manage risk with confidence, integrate climate and nature into governance strategy, and identify opportunities for long-term value creation.
Explore the Guiding PrinciplesChapter structure
Advisory Board
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H.H. Sheikha Shamma Bint Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan Chairperson -
H.E. Khaled Huraimel Member -
H.E. Khalfan Belhoul Member -
Ahmed Calily Member -
Ibrahim Al Haddad Member -
Mohamed Al Marzooqi Member
Steering Committee
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Hanan Saif Al Yafei Mubadala, Executive Director -
Katarina Uheerova Hasbani Enrupt, Founder -
David Haglund Non-Executive Director -
Dr Cintia Kulzer Sacilotto UAEU, Assistant Professor -
Zainab Aziz Frontier25, General Counsel -
Naveen Raza HSBC, Head of Net Zero Transition, MENAT
Our partners
Community partners
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