Almaaz is a Climate Change Activist and a High School Liaison for the Youth Climate Action Plan at the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA). Almaaz is in grade 9 at Roedean School and a Multi-award winning debater. She has used the Climate Change agenda to influence policies and leaders at the provincial, national and global level. She is a regular speaker at both South African and Global events advocating for climate change and youth inclusion in framing the climate agenda. Almaaz believes that, 'Solving climate change is achievable but sustaining climate change gains and maintaining the SDG is complex as this requires a deep understanding of the intersectionality of the climate agenda.'