about
Under 2°C
Investigating how environmental issues reshape lives, landscapes, and economies — with a special focus on Saudi Arabia and the wider region, blending data-driven reporting, expert interviews, and on-the-ground stories to illuminate paths to a sustainable future.
Our MISSION
Independent Reporting
Under 2°C cover climate and environment stories; driven by facts, data, and interviews with the communities most affected.
Regional Focus
Saudi Arabia and the Middle East are at the frontlines of climate change crisis. Under 2°C report the stories that often go untold.
Global Impact
From heatwaves in the Middle East to glaciers in Iceland, Under 2°C connect local events to the bigger picture of our warming planet.
The founder
Haifa Alshammari
Environmental journalist
A Saudi eco journalist, science communicator, and environmental advocate; focusing on climate change, biodiversity, sustainability, renewable energy, and environmental innovation.