I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to attend the Global Sustainability Summit and Awards a few days ago at the prestigious House of Lords, London, United Kingdom. As a representative and coordinator of AYM4COP, an official partner of the summit alongside esteemed organizations like FAO, World Food Forum, Vertical Aspects, Lines and web and Vendoir, it was an honour to play a role in such a significant event.
At the summit, convened by Otto Canon, C.E.O of Clean Cyclers, I had the privilege of leading communications and being part of a team dedicated to driving meaningful change in sustainability. It was truly inspiring to be amongst phenomenal individuals and champions of sustainability including Charlot Magayi, CEO of Mukuru Clean Stoves; His Excellency Hon. Peter Odey, Deputy Governor of Cross River State; Her Excellency H.E Ambassador Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, First Lady of Kwara State; Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council; Nicole Hakim, Mariana Ruiz Worth of Spora Studio; Joanna Knight, Co-founder of a Sustainable Design Collective; Jonathan Wragg, Global Sustainability Director at Prominate Global; Ann Molin, CEO of Hack for Earth AB; Rhona Morrell, CEO of Reclaim Earth and iReGen Limited; Mustapha Njie, CEO of TAF Africa Global Ltd; Maudlyn Akosua Awuku, CEO GEWE Global Network; Netanela Duke, Co-founder of Obudu Conservation Center; Oshoma Zekeri, Co-founder and CEO of Vendoir, Nela Duke Ekpenyong, Co-founder of Akoda and Ucy Rochas, Director General of the Rochas Foundation amongst others.
The summit served as a platform for dialogue among leading visionaries, experts, innovators, and change-makers, highlighting practical actions being taken to address sustainability challenges. It was encouraging to see a shared commitment to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and a dedication to incorporating sustainability into our lifestyles beyond 2030.
Throughout the event, diverse perspectives were explored, knowledge was shared, and collaborations were formed to shape actionable solutions. I am confident that the discussions and initiatives launched at the summit will pave the way for a more sustainable world that balances human prosperity with planetary health.