By: George C. Keefe

In a world grappling with escalating climate challenges, some leaders emerge as beacons of hope, bridging crucial gaps between regions, cultures, and solutions.

Dr. Atif Abdelmageed stands as one such remarkable figure, whose extraordinary journey from the youngest member of Sudan's Parliament to a global humanitarian expert uniquely positions him to advance the ambitious mission of climate restoration across the Arab-speaking world and African regions.

With an impressive track record spanning over two decades in humanitarian action and crisis management, Dr. Atif brings invaluable expertise to the critical work of Restore The Climate (RTC).

His deep understanding of disaster risk reduction, combined with extensive experience leading organizations like the World Health Organization's Emergency & Humanitarian Action division and the Arab Regional Office for World Organization of the Scout Movement, provides a powerful foundation for addressing our planet's most pressing challenge.

The stakes couldn't be higher.

While much of the world focuses on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, RTC recognizes this target as insufficient for ensuring humanity's safe future.

Think of it like this, If your boat is taking on water (excess CO2), you must plug the hole (achieve net-zero emissions) to stop more water from entering, but you also have to bail out the water that’s already inside (remove CO2) to keep the boat from sinking. Restore The Climate is like the team helping to bail the water out and keep you afloat.

The organization has set an ambitious yet necessary goal: removing one trillion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere by 2050.

It's a monumental task, but as Dr. Atif often emphasizes, nature has accomplished this feat before – and with the right leadership and collaboration, we can do it again.

Dr. Atif's role in this vital mission leverages his unique ability to connect with diverse stakeholders across the Arab-speaking countries and African region.

His extensive network, built through years of leadership in youth development, humanitarian work, and disaster management, enables him to advocate effectively for climate restoration policies at the highest levels of government and society.

Through his position with RTC, Dr. Atif is actively working to:

- Present formal policy resolutions for climate restoration across Arab-speaking and African nations
- Deliver educational programs to environment and youth ministries
- Forge strategic partnerships with leading scientific institutes and research organizations
- Represent climate restoration initiatives at critical regional and national events

What makes Dr. Atif's approach particularly effective is his deep understanding of both the technical and human aspects of large-scale change.

His educational background, which includes a Ph.D. in Disasters & Crisis Management and multiple advanced degrees in emergency and humanitarian action, provides the technical foundation.

Meanwhile, his extensive experience in youth development and organizational leadership ensures that climate restoration initiatives resonate with and engage local communities.

The urgency of scaling up climate restoration solutions by 2030 requires leaders who can bridge divides and inspire action across different cultures and regions.

Dr. Atif's remarkable ability to connect with diverse audiences – from government officials to youth organizations – makes him an invaluable asset in this critical mission.

As we face the challenge of restoring our climate to safe levels by 2050, Dr. Atif's work reminds us that success requires not just technical solutions, but also the human element: leadership, collaboration, and the ability to inspire action across cultures and borders.

​His dedication to this cause offers hope that, together, we can achieve what might seem impossible: restoring our climate to ensure a safe and sustainable future for generations to come.
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Note: The Author, George C. Keefe is an Environmentalist, Green Coatings Enthusiast, Advisor, Contractor, Consultant, Vegan, Blogger, Podcaster. Protecting the Health of People & Planet. CEO & Founder at GLOBAL Encasement, Inc., Restoration & Management vs Removal & Replacement. Why Replace – Just Encase!