Brews, Bites, and Banter - A Sustainability Sip an Share with Osmawani Osman (episode 15) - A Special Series of Walk Talk Listen at the UN

Osmawani Osman, a humanitarian professional and former diplomat, joins me to discuss her role at Islamic Relief Worldwide, her experience attending UN events, and her personal reflections on sustainability. We explore the balance between addressing humanity’s urgent needs, such as poverty alleviation, and the environmental challenges that the world faces today. Osmawani shares her unique insights on faith-based approaches to nudging behavior change, particularly the role of religious leaders in encouraging environmental stewardship.

 

Her many yeaers of experience in international relations, policy advisory, and crisis communications, Osmawani highlights the importance of including youth voices in global policy discussions and shares her observations from the Summit of the Future and Climate Week in New York City. Her reflections emphasize the power of empathy, collaboration, and the vital role that faith-based organizations can play in driving sustainable development.

 

Her social media handles: LinkedIn. Her company Islamic Relief Worldwide: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

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