SAQUIB MEHMOOD

Saquib Mehmood is an Aerospace Engineer and has done his Master of Science in Strategic Studies, Master of Philosophy in Social Sciences. He also is a SCUBA Diving Instructor

He is the Founder and CEO of ClimateX: a climate change and environmental conservation startup which has established Pakistan’s first community based marine conservation area. He has worked for the government of Pakistan, United Nations and International NGOs in Pakistan and major parts of Africa. He has given lectures on international issues and environmental conservation on various forums including National Defense University and Pakistan Forest Institute.

Saquib leads the only major organization actively identifying and working on oceanic pollution and its impact on marine life along with the long term effects on urbanization. He has not given any TED talks before.

ONE LINER: The way forward for humanity is to protect our planet’s limited sources. Our planet is our future.