Zahraa has a sincere and unwavering commitment to development, with experience in environmental infrastructure and climate policy across South Africa and the UK. With a background in engineering, complemented by research and policy experience, she focuses on the intersection between climate change and the provision of essential services, including water, sanitation, and energy. Her work is grounded in evidence-based climate policy and a practical understanding of how infrastructure and services are delivered on the ground. She has developed expertise across climate change, water and sanitation, the built environment, and the energy transition. Zahraa’s work is grounded in a strong belief in inclusive, just solutions that respond to the realities of the communities they serve.