Nairobi Climate Network

With over 90 nominations, 23 inspiring finalists, over 7,300 votes, and 6 incredible winners, the Inaugural NCN Climate Awards proved that the climate community is a powerful force when united. This article shares highlights from the Awards and the power of collective action.

Last Thursday, we hosted our members at a members-only networking event at the vibrant African Originals Kraft Room in Westlands. It was a great opportunity for members to reconnect after the holidays, set intentions for the year, and build new professional relationships. Here we introduced two exciting platforms that we have been working on: 🤝 Members-Only Platform and App – A space designed to enhance members' connections, networking, and collaboration, allowing them to build contacts and networks within the community. 🌍 The Climate Network Website – The website will serve as a central platform for all our chapters across Africa. It will amplify our members' work, offering an additional channel to share content with a wider audience. We’re excited to launch these platforms to our members this week! If you haven’t joined NCN yet, now’s the perfect time to join and unlock exclusive member benefits. Join us here: https://lnkd.in/diKXJgBH Check out some highlights from the event below! #NCN #NairobiClimateNetwork #Networking

📢 Calling African scientists! IPCC is looking for Chapter Scientists to support its Special Report on Climate Change and Cities! This is a funded opportunity from Working Group II to encourage highly motivated individuals from developing countries to join as Chapter Scientists to support author teams for the Special Report. Applications will be accepted until 14 February 2025, midnight (CET) and will run on a rolling basis until the roles are filled. ➡️ Apply now at: https://lnkd.in/dRMveSfA

📢 Happy Monday! We hope your year is off to a fantastic start! Looking for your next career move in the climate space? 🌍 Explore these exciting opportunities from our members: ➡️ Eden People + Planet is hiring a Country Director for Zambia and a Regional Carbon Projects Director. ➡️ Regen Organics is looking for a Country Senior Sales Executive. ➡️ Removall Carbon is hiring a Carbon Project Manager. Find more details and application links on our jobs board: https://lnkd.in/dWPD3fCr . We update it regularly with new climate opportunities! If you’d like to share a job opening, fill out the form on our website or reach out to us directly. 📌 Looking to grow your career in climate action this year? Join the Nairobi Climate Network and connect with a vibrant community of professionals driving real impact. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/diKXJgBH #Jobs #ClimateOpportunities #GreenJobs #NairobiClimateNetwork #NCN #ClimateJobs

🌍✨ Celebrating Women in Climate Leadership! ✨🌍 The Nairobi Climate Network is thrilled to have nominated extraordinary women for the inaugural Fin-Erth 101 Women in Climate Awards for 2024. A heartfelt congratulations to our nominee, Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM, who has earned her place on this prestigious list! As Head of the African Natural Capital Alliance Secretariat and Head of Nature Finance - Africa for FSD Africa, Dorothy is a leader in finance for natural capital and a champion of nature-based solutions across Africa. Her inclusion is a testament to her impactful contributions to climate action, and we are proud to see her work recognized on a global stage. Let’s continue to celebrate and amplify the voices of women leading the way in tackling climate change! 🌱💪 #ClimateLeadership #WomenInClimate #NaturalCapital #Sustainability #FinErth

🎥 Sights and sounds from the NCN Climate Awards and Gala The evening was filled with passion, innovation, and connection as we celebrated the individuals and organisations shaping the future of climate action in Africa. Hear directly from the awards finalists, winners, esteemed judges, and ecosystem players sharing on the power of a network and collaboration and a local climate awards in driving climate innovation. The Awards got featured in the Africa Solutions Media Hub journal here: https://lnkd.in/djKtB4Bu A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the Awards process and joined us at the Gala. Edwin Macharia, Nelly Oteki, Reuben M Wambui, Rebekah Shirley, Ph.D., Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM, Mark Napier, Nailantei Kenga, CJ Fonzi, Lumbi Muchui, Cecilia Wandiga (she/her), Jasper Okoth. #NCNClimateAwards #NCN

Nominations for The Earthshot Prize 2025 officially closed yesterday, and we at the Nairobi Climate Network are proud to have played a part in nominating transformative climate solutions from Africa. The Earthshot Prize searches the globe for game-changing innovations that will help us repair our planet, awarding the very best five solutions each year with £1 million to scale their work. To all the nominated solutions—we wish you the very best in the next phase! 🤞 #EarthshotPrize2025 #TheEarthshotPrize

Looking for new opportunities for 2025? Explore these exciting roles and opportunities from our member organisations: Climate Impact Partners (CIP) is hiring: ➤ Regional Business Development Lead - Carbon Sourcing, Africa ➤ Health & Livelihoods Technical Manager Eden: People+Planet is hiring a Country Director - Zambia Africa Tech Summit Awards is accepting applications for the Climate Tech Category (Deadline: Today!) Jacob's Ladder Africa has a call out for: ➤ AYCAP Climate Finance Fellowship 2025 ➤ 2025 Powering Food System Innovation Challenge Find details and application links on our jobs board here: https://lnkd.in/dWPD3fCr   We regularly update it with new climate opportunities. If you’d like to add a post, fill out the form on the website or get in touch! #Jobs #ClimateOpportunities #GreenJobs #NairobiClimateNetwork #NCN #ClimateJobs

What a memorable evening last Friday at Nairobi Climate Network Climate Awards last Friday, recognising and showcasing the innovative climate solutions being implemented by both NCN and Non-NCN members, we are proud to support the important work that the network is doing. Well-done Roam on winning the Pioneering Climate Innovator by for being ahead of the pack in climate innovation. Congratulations Justdiggit on bagging the Community Climate Champion. Grassroot and non-profit are critical in driving community-based climate initiatives. Hats off Mr. Green Trading Africa Kenya Ltd. on winning the Global Climate Award for your work as a leading voice on the international stage and putting Kenya on the map in matters climate change. Well-done Africa Climate Ventures on your winning the Visionary Climate Investor for your visionary investments and support of businesses that are leading Kenya’s climate future. Congrats Cecilia Wandiga (she/her) on winning the Network Community Contributor award and congrats Nelly Oteki on winning the Inspiring Climate Leader Award. Working together we are building Africa's green and sustainable economies. Mary Kashangaki Kuria Wanjau Juliet Munro Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM Beatrice Mubia Amos Gachuiri Anne-Marie Chidzero Stephen K. Macharia Waithera Njiiri Ian Muiru Judith Nekesa Zee de Gersigny Shannon Wangwe Kaara Wainaina Mark Napier

💫Highlights from the Nairobi Climate Network Gala, held this past weekend. We’re truly honored to have been nominated and recognized as finalists in the Community Climate Champion category. 🌍Beyond the glitz and glamour, it was an inspiring opportunity to connect with like-minded changemakers who are relentlessly pushing boundaries in the sustainability space and creating lasting impact for a better tomorrow. 🙏A heartfelt thank you to the Nairobi Climate Network for this incredible opportunity. #socialimpact #climatechampion #endperiodpoverty #plasticfreeperiods #ecofriendlyproducts #ecofriendlypads #reusablepads