Category: ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY

Description: "Ayooluwa Folakunmi Ogunsola is a First Class Graduate of Tai Solarin University of Education where he studied Geography and Environmental Management He is a Young Motivated Environmental Advocate , who learnt about Climate change at the age of 17 which motivated him to carry out his first Climate Movement in the University which is the largest climate movement in the institution . In 2020, Ayooluwa Carried out a project that hosted more than 180 people from more than 11 Countries that brought him exposed in 2020 , Due to his as a second year student in University his Inquisitiveness and quest for knowledge h Made him participate and carry out research work at the Harbin Institute of Technology and International Arctic school Summer school program in China For the Last Three years Ayooluwa has worked with reputable organizations by adding valuable contributions regarding Research ,Speaking Engagement mobilization, Tech support, strategic thinking , project planning and managerial advice Some of the achievement to his name are Team Lead of Eco Award Champion of the International Climate Action Challenge 2021 Listed as Most Enterprising Student in Nigeria 2021 by Edusko Africa and ideas lane 2020 Regional Competitor of Hult Prize Bandung Summit Winner of Tai Solarin University of Education Hult prize Campus 2020 Award of Recognition in promoting Reading and Writing Culture in Oyo State( 2022) Certificate on Poetry / Anthology In Honor of the former Governor of Oyo state Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi (2020) Winner of climate solution Mastermind class of 2018/19 Global Youth Ambassador at Their world (2020-2024) Nominated for 25 under 25 Awards SME 100 Africa in Energy and Sustainability Category (2023) Team Member of the Rivet and CMA CGM Climate Innovation Winner. Ayooluwa’s Passion for Sustainability has made him utilize his social media platform to educate young people on sustainability . He has created a network of Climate Action Takers in over 20 Countries in and outside Africa. In 2022, Ayooluwa Founded the African Climate change Movement, an initiative which has partnered with Climate Adaptation Initiatives and Climate Justice groups and which helps to create networking and Partnerships. During the January - March Impact Report the movement had reached over 500 action takers and had a network in about 20 African countries . He also was selected as the Vice president of Eco diversified International due to his impact in the Organization. In 2023 , Ayooluwa was able to train over 3820 youths between age of 18-30 on sustainable development goals and 1130 children between age range of 6-17 as of December 2022, He has attended Several Conferences outside his home country and spoken at events like The United Nations Conference on Climate Change (Cop27) Sharm el sheik , African Climate Summit in Nairobi Kenya, African Climate Reality Summit in Ghana and The Festival on Agro bio Culture in Togo .Ayooluwa is a Certified Climate Smart Agriculture expert with a three month In person program which involved Green house Construction , Hydroponics , Irrigation techniques and other Climate Smart perspectives, He uses this experience he currently to support other individuals and rural farmers. His impact in and outside the continent has gotten him several features on Local and International Television and Radio stations. He was recently selected as a member of the Forbes Black excellence community and was one of the authors on the United Nations Toolkit on Pro Environmental Youth Engagement In recognition of his excellence at the grassroots in 2024. Ayooluwa has been invited by The Ogun state Government through the Ministry of Environment alongside the Deputy Governor of Ogun state , Commissioners and Various Directors of Government affairs to share his advocacy journey at the Ogun state World Environmental Day in order to inspire other young people to be involved in societal impact. Spoken at the Global Center on Adaptation and Centre on Climate Education to highlight his experience as a Youth on innovation in Food Security alongside other Individuals G20, Y20, CH20 Summit Speaking as a Panelist on Discussion for Opportunities For Life Long Learning : Tech Enhanced Accessibility Peace First Sustainable Youth Highlight Host For Global Youth Coalition Referoesting for Peace Program Mega Face 2 Face Conference Youth Speaker for Young African Leader Initiative. Agape Earth Coalition by the African Climate Adaptation Conference 2024 Virtual Speaker on Understanding NDCs In Africa Speaker at Rotary Club Community and Market Sensitization program Host for Green Team Academy 2024 Earth Week Summit Climate Student Movement Interview Highlight Speaker at Indigenous knowledge and Climate Solutions in Africa by Yahayi Haki Afriqya Ayooluwa is Currently working on a project to educate 40,000 young people on climate education across the country through reaching out to youths across Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics. Ayooluwa strongly believes that networking, and partnerships can help achieve Sustainable Development Goals, in his free time he enjoys reading, playing Basketball, Travelling and listening to Afrobeats, and writing poetry He has written at least 4 poems that have been presented in at least 5 regions outside his home country. He believes that his ability to use words can spark up emotions that can inspire action."