About us
Global Ambassadors of Sustainability (GAoS) , is a non profit international network and Think Tank (Registered in Canada), of more than 13K members from 130 countries.
GAoS partner with CIFAL-UNITAR, World Urban Campaign, Global Green Chamber of Commerce and Global Climate Pledge to boost Sustainability practices, Climate action and International Partnerships.
GAoS Team
Dr. Wesam Al Madhoun is the Founder of GAoS, Dr Al Madhoun holds A fellowship on Sustainable Cities at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Malaysia Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) and a PhD of Environmental Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia.
He has 20 years of working experience (teaching, training, research and consultancy), where he had assignments in Brunei, Canada, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Palestine, South Korea and USA. He also was a Research Professor at University of Seoul, a visiting scholar at University of Windsor and he was a guest speaker at Harvard University, MIT and IIT.
Dr Al Madhoun conducted several international training programs on Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Air Pollution and Environmental Assessment. He also was appointed as a consultant for projects funded by various international agencies. In terms of publications, he has more than 60 papers published at international peer reviewed journals and international conferences.
Eng Zaid Taher is the Co Founder of GAoS, He is an Environmental Risk Expert with over 10 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning the nuclear, sustainability, and emergency preparedness sectors. My career has taken me through diverse roles, including CSR officer, mechanical design engineer, and advisor for government bodies such as the UAE Ministry of Defense. I bring a unique perspective shaped by hands-on experience in radiation safety management, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) defense, and environmental sustainability.
My current role as the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Global Ambassadors of Sustainability (GAoS) sees me driving operational excellence and aligning strategic initiatives with global sustainability goals. However, it’s my work as an expert lecturer with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that has allowed me to share critical knowledge in nuclear emergency response with professionals worldwide, further enhancing my expertise.
As a consultant at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), I was crucial in developing comprehensive environmental emergency plans for Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. My contributions have enhanced the country’s ability to mitigate and respond to environmental threats using best practices from ISO 31000 and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
My academic journey includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering (ABET Accredited) from Jordan University of Science and Technology and an MBA in International Business from the University of the West of Scotland. I’ve also obtained a nuclear reactor operator license and a Dale Carnegie trainer certification, demonstrating my commitment to continuous learning and leadership.
With a passion for advancing environmental sustainability, I am dedicated to driving initiatives that promote corporate social responsibility, risk management, and sustainable development in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I strive to make a meaningful impact by building resilient systems that safeguard people and the planet.