Climate Democracy In Action: Global Case Studies

Meet the speakers

• David Wuyep, Executive Director, Fundlink Aid International (Nigeria) — pioneered Nigeria's first Citizens' Climate Assembly in Plateau State, which has led to a draft climate policy, a new government office for citizen participation, and plans to replicate across 17 local government areas.

• Elizabeth Mwaura, Program Coordinator, Pipal Tree (India) — led a climate program in Karnataka that brought together two divided Adivasi communities through watershed restoration, with women's leadership at its center.

• Marcella Nery, Program Director, Delibera Brasil — She coordinated the Bujaru Climate Citizens' Assembly — Brazil's contribution to a landmark series of Latin American assemblies addressing the climate crisis. and is now building a network of participatory actors across Brazil.

• Mercedes Nasiff, Program Officer, Open Government Partnership — sharing how open government principles are helping local governments overcome barriers to climate action.

Moderated by People Powered’s Melissa Zisengwe, Program Manager, and featuring Valery Molay, Climate Democracy Coordinator, expect conversation after each presentation, audience Q&A, and breakout rooms by region (Latin America, Africa, and Asia), where you can connect directly with speakers and partners.