Dr. Khalid Mehmood

Cofounder SAWIE

SAWIE is a pioneering Agritech platform to support climate-smart agriculture. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Mahmood is renowned for his commitment to developing sustainable agricultural solutions that span from farm to fork, all aimed at achieving NetZero emissions targets. His extensive work supports healthy eating and promotes a healthy planet.

Dr. Mahmood previously contributed his expertise at Rothamsted Research, a world-leading institute. There, he led numerous projects focused on reducing agriculture's carbon footprint, especially in the livestock and rice sectors to mitigate methane emissions, showcasing his dedication to environmental sustainability.

At SAWIE, which stands for Sustainable Agriculture, Water, and Intelligent Ecosystem, Dr. Mahmood has been instrumental in expanding its reach to over 0.5 million farmers in Pakistan. This AI-enabled climate-smart farm advisory platform is transforming the lives of smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa, promoting sustainable practices and enhancing resilience against climate change