Saoussen Lakhdar

Saoussen Lakhdar, PhD, is an Associate Professor at ISG Tunis, a sustainability advocate and ecosystem builder working at the intersection of climate action, communication, innovation and social impact. She currently serves as Interim Vice Chair of the World Green Building Council’s MENA Regional Network and as Communication, Advocacy & Partnerships Lead at the Tunisia Green Building Council. She is also a Swedish Institute Impact Pioneer ’26 MENA, part of a regional cohort of climate innovation and ecosystem leaders from MENA countries.

With 19+ years of experience connecting academia, business and institutional ecosystems, her work focuses on turning ideas and projects into collective action and lasting impact. Beyond her professional roles, Saoussen is naturally curious and enjoys learning from people, places and new perspectives. She believes that meaningful change often starts with a simple conversation and grows when people connect around a shared purpose.