Africa Peace & Environment Summit

People. Planet. Peace.

Intertwining Human and Planetary Wellness

Welcome to the APES 2025 Digital Repository. This platform serves as a comprehensive archive of content, insights, and resources from the Africa Peace & Environment Summit 2025 Edition. Explore the interconnectedness of peace, environment, and human well-being across the African continent.

Featured Video

Watch the APES 2025 Summit highlights and key moments

About This Video

This featured video captures the essence of the Africa Peace and Environment Summit 2025. Explore the conversations, insights, and commitments made by global leaders, policymakers, and changemakers dedicated to fostering peace and environmental sustainability across Africa.

Theme

People, Planet, Peace

Year

2025 Edition

Focus

Planetary Wellness

Summit Themes

Explore the key thematic areas addressed at APES 2025

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Environmental Sustainability

Linking planetary wellness to sustainable peace and exploring actionable solutions for environmental conservation across Africa.

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Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution

Dialogues on fostering lasting peace, community healing, and inclusive governance to create stable societies.

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Human Well-being

Addressing health, education, and social equity as foundational elements for peace and environmental sustainability.

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Climate Action & Adaptation

Strategies for climate resilience, renewable energy adoption, and climate justice in African communities.

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Indigenous Knowledge & Innovation

Integrating traditional wisdom with modern solutions for sustainable development and environmental stewardship.

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Global Collaboration

Building partnerships between African nations, international organizations, and civil society for collective impact.

Summit Speakers

Meet the distinguished speakers, thought leaders, and changemakers shaping the conversation on peace and environmental sustainability in Africa

52
Speakers
6
Countries Represented
18
Thematic Areas
52
Presentations
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Amb. Dr. Mary M. Khimulu

Amb. Dr. Mary M. Khimulu

Vice President Pan African Women Organization

Pan African Women Organization

People | Planet | Peace
KenyaView Profile β†’
Amb. Esther Wariga

Amb. Esther Wariga

Founder & President Public Service Governance PSG

Public Service Governance PSG

Creation in Disharmony - Pollution Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Miguel Ortiz-CaΓ±avate Campbell

Miguel Ortiz-CaΓ±avate Campbell

Interdisciplinary Researcher & Practitioner

UNEP

Returning to Harmony - Agroecology
SpainView Profile β†’
Dr. Leunita Sumba

Dr. Leunita Sumba

CEO Women Regional Network Kenya (WRN-K)

Women Regional Network Kenya

Creation in Disharmony - Pollution Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Charlotte Evans

Charlotte Evans

Climate Justice Advocate

UNEP

Returning to Harmony - Agroecology
United KingdomView Profile β†’
Dr. Ivy Chumo

Dr. Ivy Chumo

Researcher

African Population & Health Research Center (APHRC)

Creation in Disharmony - Pollution Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Holiance Odiambo

Holiance Odiambo

Programs Coordinator at the Office of External Affairs

Office of External Affairs of the BahΓ‘'Γ­s of Kenya

Returning to Harmony - Agroecology
KenyaView Profile β†’
Mary Rotich

Mary Rotich

Chair Women Regional Network for Peacebuilders Kenya Chapter (WRNK)

Women Regional Network for Peacebuilders Kenya

Creation in Disharmony - Pollution Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Elijah Korir

Elijah Korir

National Forest Programme Coordinator

WWF-Kenya

Creation in Disharmony - Biodiversity Loss
KenyaView Profile β†’
Dr. Edith Muite

Dr. Edith Muite

Wellness Mentor

Wellness & Community Health

Returning to Harmony - Agroecology
KenyaView Profile β†’
Daiman Dakane

Daiman Dakane

Climate Justice & Social Inclusion Advocate

Garissa County

Creation in Disharmony - Biodiversity Loss
KenyaView Profile β†’
Ms. Munini Mutuku

Ms. Munini Mutuku

Principle Programme Officer

NCIC

Creation in Disharmony - Biodiversity Loss
KenyaView Profile β†’
Dr. Anne Mwangi

Dr. Anne Mwangi

Health & Nutrition Technical Manager

World Vision Kenya

Creation in Disharmony - Health Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Fred Nyongesa

Fred Nyongesa

Co-coordinator of Water Quality, Pollution Control & Laboratory Services

Water Resources Authority (WRA)

Creation in Disharmony - Pollution Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Sam Dindi HSC

Sam Dindi HSC

Director

Mazingira Yetu Organisation

Creation in Disharmony - Pollution Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Gathuru Mburu

Gathuru Mburu

Institute Representative

Supporting Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE)

Creation in Disharmony - Biodiversity Loss
KenyaView Profile β†’
Jamleck Dabiri

Jamleck Dabiri

Consultant Forest Resource Monitoring Specialist

Forest Conservation

Creation in Disharmony - Biodiversity Loss
KenyaView Profile β†’
Chrisphine Osunga

Chrisphine Osunga

Chairman Of Wire Forest Management Association (WIFOMA)

Wire Forest Management Association

Creation in Disharmony - Biodiversity Loss
KenyaView Profile β†’
Enock Kiminta

Enock Kiminta

Chief Executive Officer

Kenya National Association of Water Resources Users Associations (KeNAWRUA)

Creation in Disharmony - Pollution Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Jack Marubu

Jack Marubu

Conservation Strategist & Community-led System Architect

Conservation & Community Development

Creation in Disharmony - Biodiversity Loss
KenyaView Profile β†’
Dr. Elias Opongo

Dr. Elias Opongo

Director, Centre for Research, Training and Publications (CRTP)

Hekima College University

Creation in Disharmony - Peace Perspective
KenyaView Profile β†’
Humphrey Wafula

Humphrey Wafula

Project Manager, GREEN PROJECT

World Vision Kenya

Returning to Harmony - Restoring Landscapes
KenyaView Profile β†’
Dr. Dan Noel Odeba

Dr. Dan Noel Odeba

Ambassador & Director

Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

Creation in Disharmony - Global Peace & Ecological Index
KenyaView Profile β†’
Irene Nyauncho

Irene Nyauncho

Technical Advisor, Nutrition

World Vision Kenya

Creation in Disharmony - Health Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Mr. Senganyire Jean Baptiste

Mr. Senganyire Jean Baptiste

Founder

Mission of the Glorious Cross of St. Francis of Assisi (MCGFA)

Returning to Harmony - Laudato Si'
KenyaView Profile β†’
Rev. Fr. Paul Igweta

Rev. Fr. Paul Igweta

Coordinator, Promoting Integral Human Development

Religious Community Development

Returning to Harmony - Laudato Si'
KenyaView Profile β†’
Prof. Waswa Fuchaka

Prof. Waswa Fuchaka

Associate Professor of Environmental Agriculture

Kenyata University

Creation in Disharmony - Environmental Perspective
KenyaView Profile β†’
Michael Singoro

Michael Singoro

Project Coordinator, Regreening Homabay FMNR Project

World Vision Kenya

Returning to Harmony - Restoring Landscapes
KenyaView Profile β†’
Loise Kevengi

Loise Kevengi

Project Officer, Learning & Research

Regreening Funyula Project, World Vision Kenya

Returning to Harmony - Restoring Landscapes
KenyaView Profile β†’
Patience Nakiranda

Patience Nakiranda

Communications Officer

Women's International Peace Centre

Returning to Harmony - Women & Climate Solutions
UgandaView Profile β†’
Bishop Dr. Henry Nyagaka

Bishop Dr. Henry Nyagaka

Chairperson Alternative Justice System & Peace Committee

Kajiado Cosmopolitan

Creation in Disharmony - Conflict Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Dr. Faith Muniale

Dr. Faith Muniale

Director at Restore Africa Program

World Vision Kenya

Returning to Harmony - Restoring Landscapes
KenyaView Profile β†’
Flavian Wanzala

Flavian Wanzala

Fossil-Free Campaigner

JPIC

Creation in Disharmony - Climate Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Bramwel Lubekho

Bramwel Lubekho

Head of Public Relations

National Kenya Youth Forum

Creation in Disharmony - Climate Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Brian Chacha Sammy

Brian Chacha Sammy

Communications Lead

Laudato Si' Movement

Creation in Disharmony - Climate Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Gloria Munyiva

Gloria Munyiva

Climate Advocate and Strategic Communicator

Laudato Si' Movement

Creation in Disharmony - Climate Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Sr. Maryfrances Sebastian

Sr. Maryfrances Sebastian

Vice Chairperson At Climate YES Kenya JPIC

Climate YES Kenya

Returning to Harmony - Agroecology & Wellness
KenyaView Profile β†’
Willis Okumu

Willis Okumu

Advisor Environment & Climate Change Carbon Projects Development

World Vision Kenya

Returning to Harmony - Restoring Landscapes
KenyaView Profile β†’
Dr. Festus Mukoya

Dr. Festus Mukoya

Peace and Social Cohesion Advisor

World Vision Kenya

Returning to Harmony - Restoring Landscapes
KenyaView Profile β†’
Timothy Ranja

Timothy Ranja

Senior Regional Advisor for Environment and Climate Action

World Vision International - East Africa Regional Office

Creation in Disharmony - Health Crisis
KenyaView Profile β†’
Dr. Carol Munini

Dr. Carol Munini

National FMNR Scaling Lead

World Vision Kenya

Returning to Harmony - Restoring Landscapes
KenyaView Profile β†’
Dr. Reginald Nalungale

Dr. Reginald Nalungale

Professor in Social Transformation

Tangaza University

Creation in Disharmony - Interfaith Dialogue
KenyaView Profile β†’
John Kipkurui Koskei

John Kipkurui Koskei

Retired Senior Chief lower Subukia

Community Leadership

Returning to Harmony - Restoring Landscapes
KenyaView Profile β†’
Eugyne Ochieng Kwach

Eugyne Ochieng Kwach

PR & International Business Development

Ronalds LLP

People | Planet | Peace - Intertwining Human & Planetary Wellness
KenyaView Profile β†’
Dr. Hassan Kinyua Omari

Dr. Hassan Kinyua Omari

Chairman

Muslim Professionals League Africa (MUPLA)

Creation in Disharmony - Interfaith Dialogue
KenyaView Profile β†’
Mohamed Ali Mwachausa HSC

Mohamed Ali Mwachausa HSC

Executive Director

Samba Sports Youth Trust

Returning to Harmony - Coastal Ecosystem
KenyaView Profile β†’
Dr. Hassan Khannenje

Dr. Hassan Khannenje

Director of the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies

HORN International Institute

Creation in Disharmony - Interfaith Dialogue
KenyaView Profile β†’
Dr. Samuel Samson Ogallah

Dr. Samuel Samson Ogallah

Senior Climate Change Advisor

African Union Commission

People | Planet | Peace - Intertwining Human & Planetary Wellness
African UnionView Profile β†’
Tewaney Seifesellasie

Tewaney Seifesellasie

Climate Program Advisor and Head of Peace, Advocacy, and Ethics

Ethiopian Orthodox Church Development and Inter-Church Aid Commission (EOC-DICAC)

Returning to Harmony - Sacred Forests
EthiopiaView Profile β†’
Wanjira Mathai

Wanjira Mathai

Managing Director, Africa and Global Partnerships

Global Partnerships

People | Planet | Peace - Intertwining Human & Planetary Wellness
KenyaView Profile β†’
Rev. Prof. Stephen Mbugua Ngaruiya

Rev. Prof. Stephen Mbugua Ngaruiya

Vice Chancellor

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa

People | Planet | Peace - Intertwining Human & Planetary Wellness
KenyaView Profile β†’
Prof. PLO Lumumba

Prof. PLO Lumumba

Lawyer and former Director

Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission

People | Planet | Peace - Intertwining Human & Planetary Wellness
KenyaView Profile β†’