Jade has a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Stellenbosch. She has 1 year and 8 months of experience working in the Urban Catalytic Investment department at the City of Cape Town Municipality as an Urban Planning and Project Packaging Assistant. Jade is currently working as an intern in the … Continued

Janvier holds a Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering from Stellenbosch University. For the past 12 years, he has been engaged in the implementation of infrastructure projects in Rwanda, specifically related to transport infrastructure and services building, as well as waste management. Janvier has held various positions, dealing with development partners and preparing policies, strategies and … Continued

Jokudu Guya is an Urban Systems Professional Officer with a strong interest in urban development across African cities. At ICLEI Africa, she works closely with local governments to implement circular economy initiatives and identify opportunities to embed circular approaches into urban systems. Her areas of focus include the Circular Economy, water-energy-food nexus, and waste management, … Continued

Ivana has a Double Bachelor Degree in Political Science and International Relations from the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP). She has four years of experience in sustainable development policy, project management and environmental advocacy at the local level. She actively participates in research and innovation for the analysis of public policies that contributes to … Continued

Ivan is a master’s graduate in Sustainable Development Planning and Management from Stellenbosch University. He is passionate about sustainability in Africa. He has a background in economics, food, energy, transdisciplinary research, social entrepreneurship, impact investment and financing the Sustainable Development Goals. He as just over three years’ experience as a project manager and researcher in … Continued

Luka holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental and Geographical Science and Master of City and Regional Planning Degree from the University of Cape Town, with a research focus on the relationship between the Kuils River Corridor and surrounding urban fabric. He seeks to apply his multidisciplinary background, experience in public policy, analytical approach and passion … Continued

Safaa brings over a decade of experience in project management, research and consulting at the intersection of gender, inclusion, and urban development. She has collaborated with local and national governments, donor agencies and global networks to advance equitable urban policies. Safaa holds dual Master’s degrees in Architecture and Urban Studies from seven universities, with doctoral … Continued

Tiago is dedicated to driving socio-economic and environmental change, with a particular focus on the Global South. With over 15 years of experience across three continents, his work has included addressing urban structural violence, rural exodus and sustainable and traditional construction. Holding a Master’s degree in Architecture, Tiago is a strong advocate for urban systems … Continued

Marina is an international affairs specialist and has previously worked in the International Relations Unit in the Office of the Executive Mayor at the City of Cape Town, South Africa, a position she held since 2016. Prior to her work at the City of Cape Town, Ms Reyskens Lutz worked as a Senior Policy Officer … Continued

Meagen Swain holds a Master of Philosophy in Climate Change and Sustainable Development from the University of Cape Town with a theoretical background in Environmental and Geographical sciences. Before joining ICLEI Africa as a Professional Officer in the Climate Change, Energy and Resilience workstream, she completed the City of Cape Town’s Urban Sustainability Internship Programme, within … Continued