Jennifer Uchendu
“Our current systems are failing us and as a result, many of us are feeling the weight of multiple uncertainties. Creating spaces to explore resilience in a changing climate is so crucial. Our bodies and souls need to be replenished for the work ahead. This summit can be one of those spaces that foster reconnection and healing in the world.”
Jennifer Uchendu is an ecofeminist, climate justice advocate and founder of SustyVibes - a youth-led organization driving sustainability advocacy and implementation in Africa. Jennifer leads the SustyVibes community in several socio-environmental projects and campaigns. Recently, her work has focused on climate change and mental health, where she is exploring climate emotions in Africans through research, advocacy, and community action.
Jennifer has a master’s degree in Development Studies from the Institute of Development Studies, UK, under the prestigious Chevening Scholarship. She is also an alumnus of the Cambridge Institute For Sustainability Leadership and the Lagos Business School. She is an international speaker, trainer and youth organiser. She currently serves on the board of ONCA (UK) and GIVO (Nigeria) and has been awarded fellowships under Ashoka, Mandela Washington, Omega Resilience and Faith for Planet.
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