Senior Expert, Environmental Geopolitics and Sustainability Integration

Dr. Lama Elhatow is a Senior Expert in Environmental Geopolitics and Sustainability Integration, whose work bridges climate security, transboundary water governance, and ethical applications of sustainability. With a strategic focus on climate-induced conflict and systemic resilience, Lama synthesizes high-level policy analysis, community engagement, and innovative solutions to address pressing environmental challenges.

Lama is currently serving as a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University’s Environmental Science and Policy (ESP), and Energy Policy and Climate (EPC) Programs. Her expertise spans the geopolitical dimensions of climate change including resource conflict and water diplomacy while championing inclusive frameworks rooted in equity and cultural relevance.

Lama’s passion often merges technology with purpose, integrating tools such as AI-driven sustainability metrics to inform practical climate adaptation strategies. She facilitates transformative initiatives that empower communities, shape global discourse, and cultivate sustainable futures across regions, especially in vulnerable ecosystems like deserts and coastal zones.

Areas of expertise:

• Climate security

• Transboundary water governance

• Ethical applications of sustainability