A proud moment for Pakistan as Aliza Ayaz is selected as a United NationsYouth Ambassador for SDGs.

The second student to hold this prestige after Malala Yousafzai, Ayaz isalso the first-ever international representative at the UK House of Lords.

The 22-year-old climate activist is invested in building relationships tocomprehend client-specific issues and works closely with the UK Governmentto provide optimal solutions for environmental and cultural diversity.

At McKinsey & Company, she developed analytical tools to provide insightsand evidence that will insist on decision-making for health and environmentsubjects.

Taking to her LinkedIn profile to express gratitude, she said, “I. CAN’T.BELIEVE. IT. I have been appointed as the United Nations youth ambassadorto help promote their SDG’s! Turning twenty-two has been characterised byperpetually asking myself if there is anything significant about this ageother than a tired association with graduating, but that is perhaps a veryshallow reflection of what will InshAllah be a transformative year.”

Back in February 2020, BPF proudly sponsored Aliza’s trip to the UnitedNations World Urban Forum where she delivered the keynote address oninclusive and diverse climate action.

Developing a keen interest in socioeconomic risk forecasting and capacitymodelling for an energy retrofit, Aliza is an active contributor insupporting the UK Government’s Kickstart and Green Homes Grant Scheme.

Alongside, she works with NHS CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) tocreate sustainable change across the hospital pathway through data-driveninsights and on-the-ground implementation of solutions to improve thequality and accessibility of healthcare.

Born in Dubai, Aliz has lived most of her life around the Middle East.Before moving to London, she lived in Karachi and studied at KarachiGrammar School. Currently, she is enrolled in University College London forher bachelor’s degree.

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