Fatna Ikrame El Fanne
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| Citizenship | Moroccan |
| Occupation | Environmental engineer Climate activist |
| Organization | Youth for Climate Morocco |
| Known for | Co-founder of Youth for Climate Morocco |
Fatna Ikrame El Fanne is a Moroccan environmental engineer, climate activist, she is a co-founder of Youth for Climate Morocco, a youth-led organization focused on climate awareness and environmental issues in Morocco.[1][2][3][4]
Career
El Fanne began her environmental and climate-related work while studying water and environmental engineering. She co-founded Youth for Climate Morocco and has subsequently worked on youth mobilisation, climate awareness, environmental education and sustainability initiatives. The Diana Award described her work with the organisation as including workshops, campaigns and advocacy efforts aimed at empowering young people to address environmental challenges.
Her work has included project-management and coordination roles involving Moroccan and international organisations. She has worked on initiatives concerning climate change, biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental communication and youth participation. Her professional experience has included collaboration with organisations such as the Heinrich Böll Foundation, the Swedish Environmental Research Institute and other Moroccan and international institutions.
El Fanne has participated in international climate and environmental forums. In 2023, she took part in a Middle East Institute roundtable concerning climate change and water scarcity in Morocco, where she discussed Moroccan water-management policies and the importance of conservation and sustainable water use.[5]
She has also participated in international youth and climate forums, including the United Nations climate conferences COP27 and COP29. Her work has included discussions of climate finance, just transitions, water security and youth participation in climate policy.
Awards and recognition
- In 2024, El Fanne received the Diana Award and was included in the award's Roll of Honour for her work as co-founder of Youth for Climate Morocco and her efforts to empower young people to address environmental challenges.
- In 2021, Greenpeace included El Fanne among its "10 African youth climate activists changing the face of the planet".
- The African Union has recognised El Fanne's climate advocacy and identified her as a co-founder of Youth for Climate Morocco.
- In 2022, El Fanne was featured by British Vogue among six African climate activists discussing their priorities and expectations for COP27.
- El Fanne was selected for WeForGood's "100 Women Creating a Better Africa" recognition, which highlights women contributing to sustainable development and positive change across Africa.
- In 2026, the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative featured El Fanne as one of the women driving climate action, identifying her as a climate activist and co-founder of Youth for Climate Morocco.
- In 2026, CAVU Africa featured El Fanne as a climate leader through its #ClimateShujaaz initiative, highlighting her work with Youth for Climate Morocco and her efforts to empower Moroccan youth through climate education and action.
- In 2022, El Fanne was listed in her professional biography as the recipient of the second prize in the UNDP AfriClimate competition.
References
- ↑ "Fatna Ikrame El Fanne". Arab Reform Initiative. 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ↑ agency, bird story (2022-11-21). "The young Moroccan driving climate action (YOUNG CLIMATE ACTIVIST SERIES)". Africa Insight. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ↑ "Fatna Ikrame Elfanne | Wilson Center". www.wilsoncenter.org. 2023-04-20. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ↑ "Youth-led climate action: Empowering the next generation of environmental leaders | Saïd Business School". www.sbs.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Moroccan youth address risks of climate change and water scarcity". Arab News. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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