Michael Haddad (athlete)

Michael Haddad is a Lebanese professional athlete, social entrepreneur and climate activist.[1][2] He is the regional goodwill ambassador of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).[3]

Michael Haddad
NationalityLebanese
Occupation(s)Athlete, social worker, climate activist
Known forUNDP Goodwill ambassador
Websitehttp://www.michaelhaddad.org

Michael suffered a jet ski accident at the age of 6, that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Although paralysed, he undergoes various missions, including short walks, marathons and climbing mountains.[3][4]

Career

Michael is a world records holder in walking, climbing and snowshoeing in the extreme environments of Lebanon. He crossed 19 km- 60,000 steps on mountainous trails calling for reforestation of the Lebanese Cedar. He climbed 40 m up the Raouché rock in Beirut to bring attention to marine pollution. He climbed the apex of the 'Black Peak' of the MENA Region to stress the need for action against Climate Change.[5][6]

Haddad served as Climate Change Champion for UNDP in Lebanon in 2016-2017.[7]

In September 2019, he was appointed as the goodwill ambassador for climate action by the Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) in UNDP.[7]

He is frequently invited as a keynote and motivational speaker in international programmes.[8][9]

References
  1. "Michael Haddad concludes Arctic Walk for Climate Resilience & Food Security". United Nations Development Programme. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  2. Batakji, Raissa (2022-06-07). "Michael Haddad Embarks on Arctic Walk". LAU. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  3. "UNDP's Regional Goodwill Ambassador Michael Haddad embarks on Arctic Walk". United Nations Development Programme. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  4. "Michael Haddad: Hope is a seed which must be preserved". Vatican News. 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  5. "Steps for Good with Michael Haddad". UNDP. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  6. "Michael Haddad – Walking for life". International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  7. "Steps for Good with Michael Haddad | United Nations Development Programme". UNDP. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  8. Diane Fermin Roeder. "World record holder Haddad inspires Marriott Al Jaddaf".
  9. edelman.admin (2019-04-01). "Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker: Defeating Disability, Inspiring Individuals and Brands to Save the Planet". International Trademark Association. Retrieved 2023-08-01.


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