Mohammad Farrae is the Scientific Director of the AIM for Scale Secretariat and a food systems specialist with expertise in sustainable development, climate-smart agriculture, and global food systems initiatives. Most recently, he served as Senior Specialist for Food Systems Partnerships at COP28, where he advanced global commitments to climate-smart agriculture and supported the implementation of key initiatives. Previously, Mohammad consulted for FAO and the University of Notre Dame on rural transformation, and contributed to development projects in Pakistan, including U.S. Embassy and Gates Foundation-supported programs. He holds a Master of Global Affairs in Sustainable Development from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.