WYCJ Africa

Khulekani Magwaza is theologian and social activist with interest on climate justice matters. He has experience in working with ecumenical and civil society organizations in the African continent and globally; human rights and international humanitarian law advocacy movements; and climate and energy justice campaign organization. Khulekani is a passionate leader and optimist.

Email: khulekani@wy4cj.org

Roseline Onyeche, is a human rights lawyer and climate change activist in Nigeria. She contributes her efforts towards the cause of climate justice in Nigeria through advocacy, and Diplomacy. She is the Programs Officer and Team lead at the Africa Blue Economy Alliance, an NGO dedicated to advancing the Climate Action Agenda through tailor made ocean literacy projects and initiatives centered on the blue economy and how it can be harnessed to cater to the global climate crisis. She loves writing and engaging in community outreaches.

Email: roseline@wy4cj.org

Taofeeq Alatise is a practicing legal practitioner based in Nigeria. He recently made a foray into academics, where he combines his advocacy skills with lecturing in the University. Taofeeq is a Researcher with a special interest in Environmental Law and Litigation, and has written scholarly articles in local and international journals. As an activist, he volunteers for international organisations like the World Lawyers Pledge for Climate Justice, Amnesty International, Stop Ecocide International, And recently as National Rapporteur for the Sabin Center For Climate Change Law of the Columbia Law School. Taofeeq strongly believes that law, when rightly deployed, can be a potent tool to Achieve Climate Justice and a sustainable future.

Peter Bulimo is an ambitious environmentalist and campaigner working at the climate-nature-justice intersect. He has a soft spot for nature-based solutions, climate justice and supporting youth action within the environmental space, acknowledging them as co-leaders and experts who can drive real change. He endeavours to help break systematic barriers that hinder meaningful youth participation and advocate for their meaningful engagement within the environmental space.

Collins Kudakwashe Shava holds a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy from Midlands State University, a Master’s in Public Policy and Governance from Africa University and a postgraduate Bachelor of Social Science Special Honors in Monitoring and Evaluation from Lupane State University. He is currently studying law at the University of South Africa. He has over 5 years experience in designing and implementing climate justice programmes. He has interest in climate change, and biodiversity conservation. He has also worked as a researcher in climate change finance.

Clement Ifeanyi is a youth and student activist from Nigeria. A member of the Climate reality Europe. He is a research scholar at the Islands and Small States Institute (University of Malta) focusing on climate change adaptation. He is passionate about the environment, working with several NGOS in developing youth mentoring programmes for environmental sustainability. He is also a contributing writer at climate change writers. Currently, he is the WYCJ coordinator for Central Africa.

ATTEGOUA Hombalotouna Marcelline, Alumni Mandela Washington Fellowship 2019, is an Environmental Activist and Gender – Youth Advocate in Togo. She is committed to the protection of the environment trough education and Climate Justice actions. Her expertise extends across diverse domains, including but not limited to project management, community development programs, advocacy, resource mobilization, communication and networking. She is a project coordinator at Jeunes Volontaires pour l’Environnement-JVE (Young Volunteers for the Environment), an International NGO dedicated to strengthen the leadership of young people for their involvement in the sustainable development of communities. She strongly believe that resilient communities, healthy ecosystems and socioeconomic prosperity is possible through Climate justice actions.