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Meet The Speakers

Discover visionary leaders and innovators driving impactful climate solutions at the Nairobi Climate Summit 2025.

Liban Roba Duba

Managing Director, Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA)

Prof. Njenga Munene

Vice Chancellor, Zetech University

Babra Mary Adhiambo Otieno

Finance Consultant | Donor-Funded Project Specialist

Joe Mungai

CEO, AceleAfrica | Cleantech Entrepreneur

Margaret Kimani

Group MD, Kabute Global Consulting Group | Investment Banking Consultant

Irene Ndavi

Director, Resource Planning and Development, Panelist

Peter Muli

Panelist

Boniface Magovi

Panelist

Background

Kenya is transitioning from climate policy ambition to tangible delivery. The 2025 Climate Action Summit seeks dynamic speakers and panelists who can provide insights, share success stories, and offer innovative solutions to drive Kenya’s climate resilience agenda. The summit will bring together government leaders, private sector actors, researchers, and community innovators to strengthen delivery systems and enhance accountability.

Summit Subthemes for Speaker Contributions

Climate Governance and Policy Alignment

Institutionalizing climate governance across ministries, counties, and communities
Policy realignment for enhanced delivery of climate action
Tracking commitments and accountability mechanisms
Public service leadership in climate governance

Financing Climate Action

Climate finance mechanisms and green investment pipelines
Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) success models
Carbon markets, trading, and risk management
Public-private-community partnerships for climate financing

Community Solutions and Inclusive Climate Action

Indigenous knowledge integration in climate adaptation
Women’s leadership and gender-responsive climate solutions
Youth engagement and green jobs creation
Community-driven innovations for resilience

Technology, Data, and Innovation for Climate Action

Digital tools and AI for climate adaptation and agriculture resilience
E-mobility, clean energy, and circular economy innovations
Urban data systems for early warning and disaster preparedness
Green technology startups and scalable innovation hubs

Urban Resilience, Infrastructure, and Localized Delivery Mechanisms

Nature-based solutions and river restoration (e.g., Nairobi River)
Climate-smart housing, sanitation, and urban planning
Waste management and urban heat mitigation strategies
Flagship projects demonstrating localized climate action

Speaker Guidelines

Session Type: Keynote, Plenary Panel, or Breakout Session
Abstracts/Session Proposals: 300–500 words outlining the topic and relevance to the theme
Bio: Include a brief professional biography (150 words) and high-resolution photo
Deadline for Speaker Proposal Submission: August 30th, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: September 20, 2025

Who Should Apply?

Climate policy leaders and public officials
Innovators, startups, and technology developers
Academics, researchers, and thought leaders
Civil society and community leaders with impactful case studies

Important Dates

Summit Dates: September 23-26, 2025
Venue: Nairobi, Kenya

For speaker proposals and inquiries, please email: info@climateactionsummit.ke or call Alex Nabiswa Phone: +254 724573458

The Climate Summit 2025 brings together leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across Africa and beyond to drive actionable solutions for a sustainable future. Join us in shaping climate resilience through collaboration and innovation.

Expo Events Services 658 Tabere Crescent Kileleshwa Nairobi, Kenya
+254 724 573 458
info@climateactionsummit.ke

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