Alan Smith

Alan Smith is a sustainability leader, educator, and founder of Nature Wave, a purpose-driven organisation that connects schools and communities with the natural world through creativity, educational activities, and gamified approaches. Based in Dubai, Alan is the Sustainability Lead and STEAM teacher at Jebel Ali School, where he has pioneered whole-school programmes that engage students with innovation, problem-solving, and environmental action.

Through Nature Wave, Alan has developed partnerships with organisations including Jubail Mangrove Park, Emirates Marine Environmental Group, and the Desert Vipers cricket franchise. His projects range from large-scale, fun biodiversity surveys to immersive experiences like 'Lights, Camera, Mangroves!' and the 'Mangrove Guardian Games', blending technology, design, and creativity to foster environmental citizenship.

Alan’s work is rooted in a belief that joyful, hands-on experiences build powerful connections with nature. Whether through international school networks, corporate partnerships, or grassroots community events, his initiatives have inspired young people and educators across the Middle East, UK, and beyond to see nature not as separate, but as part of our daily lives and shared, abundant future.