Social Impact Executive, Fundraising, Operational Efficiency, Capacity Building /Trainer, Development Risk & Insurance Advisor
Nairobi
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Insurance regulators are moving to the frontlines of #climateadaptation
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IRA is proud to be among the convenors of the CDRFI Africa Forum 2026, bringing together representatives from more than 20 countries in Nairobi.
The official opening of the Regional Forum was by Dr. Bonface Makokha, PS, State Department of Economic Planning under the National-
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The Climate and Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (CDRFI) Africa Forum 2026 opened in Nairobi today, bringing together government officials and insurance regulators from 19 African countries to strengthen financial protection for critical infrastructure against climate and disaster risks.
The opening was presided over by Dr Boniface Makokha, Principal Secretary, State Department for Economic Planning, and featured Hope Murera, Managing Director and Group CEO, ZEP-RE; Godfrey Kiptum, Commissioner of Insurance and CEO, Insurance Regulatory Authority of Kenya; and Dr Protazio Sande, Interim Chair, East African Insurance Supervisors’ Association (EAISA) and Acting CEO, Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda.
The Forum is addressing practical approaches to financing and insuring critical public assets, including roads, energy systems, water networks and public facilities, as African countries strengthen resilience to climate and disaster risks.
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MEDIA INVITE | CDRFI AFRICA FORUM
Senior officials and regulators from 19 African countries will convene in Nairobi on Monday, 14 September 2026, to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure against climate and disaster risks and help close Africa’s protection gap.
Venue:Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill
Time: Arrival: 8:30 a.m.
Opening: 9:00–10:20 a.m. Media interview window: 10:20–10:35 a.m.
Accreditation: [email protected] @citizentvkenya
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Interested in outcomes @ 8th Regional Forum on #Climate & #DisasterRiskFinancing & #Insurance (#CDRFIAfricForum 2026) in Nbi - Govt, industry leaders & insurance regulators from 20 #AfricanEconomies.
What mechanisms are most critical for closing Africa's climate protection gap?
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It’s a bird! 🦅 It’s a plane! ✈️ NO! It’s the 2024 #GlobalCitizenFestival line-up! ⭐
On Sept. 28, @postmalone, @dojacat, @jellyroll615, @rauwalejandro, and more will join us on Central Park’s Great Lawn for an unforgettable night of music and impact hosted by @realhughjackman, with appearances by Dr. @JaneGoodallInst and @Coldplay’s Chris Martin!
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🌟 Exciting Update! CAP-A's Energy Dashboard reveals Africa's solar potential to be 1.3TWh and wind potential to be 1.2TWh! 💡By filtering for economic viability and geophysical feasibility, our (beta) Energy Dashboard provides actionable insights for sustainable energy development.
👉 Explore now: gisresearch.dalbergresearch.…
#RenewableEnergy #EnergyDashboard #ClimateAction #GreenIndustrialisation
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Carol Kimani, our Carbon Technical Expert will be speaking at the East Africa Carbon Markets Forum on 9th & 10th May in Kampala, exploring how carbon markets can fuel climate positive growth in Ag @EAcarbonmarkets #EACMF2024
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Exciting strides last week as we united with the Kenya government to explore ways to unlock the power of carbon markets. The panels skillfully shed light on the imperative role of carbon markets which remain crucial in creating the right incentive towards climate positive growth.
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To join the LinkedIn live event, please click on this link:
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#AfricaInvestmentEarthshot will be celebrated at The Africa Investment Earthshot Leaders Summit at #COP28. To join these hybrid sessions :
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The partners behind this initiative are organising two additional events.
Join us, in person or on LinkedIn Live.
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📢 Exciting News! @ClimateActAfric is thrilled to announce our new Board of Directors Chair H.E. @ProfOsinbajo! Immediate past VP of 🇳🇬brings wealth of experience & expertise. A tremendous asset to our mission of unlocking Africa’s potential as a global hub for climate action! 🌿
Reducing Energy poverty will increase our carbon footprint 👣. Climate Positive Growth is the way.
#NetZero #AfricaClimateSummit #KICC – at Nairobi, Kenya
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Joined incredible discussions with @ClimateActAfric team on #ClimateAction opportunities in Kenya and across Africa! Thank you @JackMKimani and Carlijn for hosting this enlightening session! #ClimateActionAfrica #Sustainability
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1/2 Supporting smallholder farmers is a powerful strategy to drive #climateaction! By investing in climate smart practices, creating access to tech & knowledge, & making carbon markets work for rural communities, we can turn #Smallholderfarmers into climate entrepreneurs!
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If you missed it, you can now watch a recording of my remarks (via Zoom) during Session 1 of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue #Petersberg2023 taking place in Berlin. @GermanyDiplo @ABaerbock #COP28 youtu.be/BkMk2Q4ZKLU via @YouTube
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Join @JackMKimani at the UNEP FI Regional Roundtable Africa and Middle East on 14-15 June in Namibia, where the finance community will explore sustainable finance trends and innovations in the region.
Register: bit.ly/3CfGcRT #RRT2023
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1/4 Solar is still cheaper than the fossil fuel alternatives in many countries we work in, and its demand is also rising.
@GBCaldwell
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1/2 Saving forests needs to be linked to economic incentives to sustain biodiversity. Keeping people in forests to achieve their wellbeing within the ecosystem. In the Amazon, community enterprises are preserving forests. #skollwf
#skollawardsforsocialinnovation
@MundoConexsus
2/2 "Underneath the vast forests and trees of the Amazon lies a community of guardians who equally deserve decent livelihoods. They protect the forests" @MundoConexsus
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