Jemimah Maina

Jemimah will lead the Africa Field Division's efforts to build a coherent climate change strategy — supporting its implementation and sharing successes. This includes leading the region's climate change strategy, building the capacity of staff in Africa to implement the strategy, and developing internal positions to support innovative approaches related to climate adaptation in Africa.

Prior to joining Conservation International, Jemimah served as the climate research lead for the Red Cross in Kenya, where she helped to increase the use of weather and climate data for disaster risk management. Prior to that, she worked with CARE International as the regional climate services capacity-building lead — designing and implementing user-centered and participatory climate information services. Jemimah has a background in meteorology, climate change and adaptation. She has specialized in bridging the gap between weather and climate information and societal needs.