Akinyi Chemutai

GLFx Nairobi

Co-coordinator

@consciousaya

Description

Akinyi Chemutai is an Environmentalist focused on restoration, circular economy, climate change, renewable energy and ESG (Environment, Social and Governance). She is the Co-Coordinator of GLFx Nairobi chapter that focuses on landscape restoration and advocates for the urgency for sustainable landscapes through youth and women leadership. She believes in sustainability that combines conservation, development, knowledge and community. For five years, she has been a strategic and analytical Program Manager with extensive experience coordinating the technical and financial aspects of projects in the sector; complementary background managing projects in sustainability and circularity roles. Skilled in data-driven needs assessments, grant-based program implementation, and ongoing program evaluation. As an Environmental Consultant, she is on a mission to demystify sustainability and climate change mitigation. She has focused on bringing clarity, impact-based solutions and practical roadmaps to companies and organizations with a mission to further their positive impact on the planet and society. She has provided sustainability insights and operational guidance to multiple diverse teams within the off-grid renewable energy sector on e-waste management, circularity and climate mitigation at local, national and regional levels. She is also a passionate volunteer and has participated in conservation, climate justice and youth leadership efforts.

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8:00 AM EAT - 8:30 AM EAT

Local & Youth action

The seeds of food justice

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GLOBAL LANDSCAPES FORUM (GLF)

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement. The Forum takes a holistic approach to create sustainable landscapes that are productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient and considers five cohesive themes of food and livelihoods, landscape restoration, rights, finance and measuring progress. It is led by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), in collaboration with its co-founders UNEP and the World Bank and Charter Members. Charter members: CIAT, CIFOR-ICRAF, CIRAD, Climate Focus, Conservation International, Crop Trust, Ecoagriculture Partners, The European Forest Institute, Evergreen Agriculture, FAO, FSC, GEF, GIZ, ICIMOD, IFOAM - Organics International, The International Livestock Research Institute, INBAR, IPMG, IUFRO, Rainforest Alliance, Rare, Rights and Resources Initiative, SAN, TMG-Think Tank for Sustainability, UNCCD, UNEP, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation part of Wageningen Research, World Farmer Organization, World Agroforestry, World Bank Group, World Resources Institute, WWF International, Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL)