Naila's Role in the Region's Energy Transition

In the face of climate change and the global shift towards sustainable energy, the GCC region finds itself at a critical juncture. The harsh reality of our situation is underscored by days like today, where I'm writing this blog post while hiding from the oppressive 51-degree  heat in Riyadh. The need for transformative action has never been more urgent.

Tackling the World's Hardest-to-Abate Sectors

Naila is uniquely positioned to address the workforce needs in the sectors that are hardest to decarbonize—industries that are often overlooked in the global push for sustainability. These sectors, which include heavy industry, aviation, and energy, pose significant challenges but also offer substantial opportunities for impactful change. The workers in these industries are at the highest risk as the world transitions away from traditional energy sources. Naila aims to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a greener economy, ensuring they are not left behind.

The GCC's Vulnerability to Climate Change

The GCC region is acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting environmental conditions threaten our way of life and economic stability. To combat these challenges, we need a workforce that is not only aware of the issues but also skilled in implementing sustainable solutions. 

Empowering Youth

Youth are critical to achieving our climate goals. They constitute the majority of the population in the GCC and bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table. Without their active participation and leadership, our climate ambitions will remain unfulfilled. Naila is committed to empowering the future generation by providing them with the consciousness, knowledge, and skills needed to drive the region's sustainability efforts.

Our Strategic Verticals

After extensive research and consultations with leaders and partners, we have identified four key pillars that are essential to realizing the Kingdom's 2030 goals: Climate tech, Transition Finance, Climate Policy, and Human Centered Design. These verticals represent the areas where the most significant impact can be made and where skilled professionals are desperately needed.

Naila offers tailored training programs to academic institutions, private enterprises and public sector organizations. We focus on measuring the delta between sustainability targets and actual operations, helping organizations close the gap between their stated climate goals and the realities of their implementation. We also track progress in relation to climate policy advancements and key policy drivers that influence the success of sustainability and decarbonization efforts. Through our work, we help organizations and industries align operations with their sustainability ambitions, while leveraging key policy frameworks to drive impactful change.

Our approach is not just about education; it's about action. We prepare our trainees for real-world challenges, equipping them with the tools to make a tangible impact. Naila takes climate action to a whole new level by fostering a generation of leaders who are ready to tackle the hardest-to-abate sectors and drive the region's sustainability efforts forward.