Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Summit

2–4 Oct 2024 | Mombasa, Kenya

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 | 14:00 - 16:00

Climate-driven innovation, addressing social and economic challenges

Format:In-person
Location:Breakout Room C
Track:
Climate Change
31 participants

Keynote: Ambassador Nancy Karigithu- Advisor Blue Economy Office of the President 

Moderator: Sifa Kinoti - Youth Climate advocate/Leader - YOUNGO 

Panelists:

  1. Denisa Mockova- Development Cooperation Counsellor- Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi

  2. Dr Asma Hadi Awadh- Coastal Kenya Programme Manager, WWF

  3. Patricia Kinyolo-Innovation and Communication Specialist, UNEP Go Blue Project

  4. Fahd Al-Guthmy (PhD)-Programme Director (Conservation Finance), Miamba Yetu

  5. Esther Mumba - Climate Resilience Programme Coordinator, Aga Khan Foundation

Show case

  • Imran Harunani- Taka Taka Solutions (startup)

  • Dr. Benjamin Cowburn-Marine Scientist at UK’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CEFAS) Showcase

  • Steve Trott- Watamu Marine Association (Startup)

  • Lawrence Kosgei- Twende Green Ecocycle (Startup)

3 speakers

  • Asma Awadh

    Manager

    WWF Kenya

  • Fahd Al-Guthmy

    Programme Director (Conservation Finance)

    Wildlife Conservation Society

  • Esther Mumba

    Climate Resilience Programme Coordinator - Aga Khan Foundation

    Aga Khan Foundation