Strengthening Fresh Food Markets for Healthier Food Environments within Planetary Boundaries

Amy is driven by work that has an impact on both people and the environment, and is especially interested in how these interact in urban food systems. She has a Master’s degree in Sustainable Development, specialising in transformative Afro-centric monitoring and evaluation approaches, and she has seven years of experience working in sustainable procurement, urban farming and food security initiatives. Amy has a keen interest in project management, and enjoys designing and facilitating participatory workshops.

Meembo joined ICLEI-Africa in August 2021, bringing with her more than 18 years’ varied experience in sustainable urban development. With her BSc. and MSc. in Urban and Regional planning, and prior work in Zambia’s central government in various capacities, Meembo has gained leading expertise in urbanisation policy, urban planning legislation, integrated development planning, informal settlement upgrading, and improving national and subnational urban governance capacities. Meembo currently serves as Team Leader and Training Coordinator for the Urban Planning and Development Control Strengthening Program in Tanzania.

Luke spent the past 14 years actively immersed in civil society organisations and fledgling research institutes, working at the forefront of transdisciplinary research and transformative learning, and specialising in urban food security programmes, food systems governance and social-learning processes. He has worked extensively with global leaders across the spectrum of system change – from grant-makers and policy think-tanks, to universities and social movements. Luke holds a BA in Applied Design, a Masters in Sustainable Development Planning, and a PhD that focussed on the role of informal learning networks and youth in food system transformation. Luke also has a small flock of chickens and some young fruit trees that are teaching him a lot about patience and collaboration!

Mulesa has five years of experience in communications, digital marketing and social media management. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Cape Town and an LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa from the University of Pretoria. With a background in human rights law, she is passionate about social justice and strategic communications that drive positive social change. Prior to joining ICLEI Africa, she worked as a legal and communications officer for the International Commission of Jurists, a social media strategist for Pomegranite Consulting Ltd, and a blog and media editor for the Business and
Human Rights Journal.