GGSL Academy

“Developing the world’s next Generation of Sustainability Leaders—practical, connected, and ready to deliver Green Transformation.”

It is a Joint Initiative of Global Ambassadors of Sustainability (GAoS) & U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce  (U.S GCC)

1. Vision

To empower a new generation of sustainability leaders equipped with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to drive green economic transformation and climate-positive development worldwide.

2. Mission

To provide accessible, globally-recognized training and certification programs that build practical green competencies, foster leadership capacity, and support career pathways in the emerging green economy.

3. Strategic Purpose

The Academy serves as a global hub for:

  • Developing green workforce and leadership capacity.
  • Supporting businesses in transitioning to sustainable and climate-aligned practices.
  • Bridging policy, industry, academia, and community-driven action.

4. Target Beneficiaries

  • University students and recent graduates
  • Young and mid-career professionals entering sustainability fields
  • Government and policy practitioners
  • Corporate ESG and CSR teams
  • Entrepreneurs and green startup founders
  • Community and civil society leaders

Academy Leadership

Dr Wesam Al Madhoun, The Founder of GGSL Academy and The Global Ambassadors of Sustainability

Dr. Al Madhoun is the Founder of a Global Non Profit Network and Think Tank “Global Ambassadors of Sustainability ” which has more than 13K Members from 130 countries. Dr Al Madhoun  holds A fellowship on Sustainable Cities at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Malaysia Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT)  and a PhD of Environmental Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia.
He has 20 years of working experience (teaching, training, research and consultancy), where he had assignments in Brunei, Canada, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Palestine, South Korea and USA. He also was a Research Professor at University of Seoul, a visiting scholar at University of Windsor and he was a guest speaker at Harvard University, MIT and IIT.

Ms. Michelle Thatcher, The Co Founder GGSL Academy and CEO at U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce-USA.

She is the CEO and Co-Founder of the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC), where we give businesses the triple bottom line advantage. Helping both established and emerging companies, the USGCC improves operational efficiency, implements environmentally sustainable practices, and taps into unexplored markets and opportunities.