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Dr. Adedoyin Adeleke | |
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Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | B.sc in Mechanical Engineering - Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
M.sc in Energy Studies - University of Ibadan PhD in Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology (Energy for Sustainable Development) - Politecnico di Milano, Italy. |
Occupation(s) | Executive Director, Green Growth Africa (Renewable Energy Expert) |
Organization | Green Growth Africa |
Adedoyin Adeleke (Born on July 7, 1989) is a Nigerian Green Growth (Renewable Energy) Expert, a Mechanical Engineer and a Doctoral Researcher[1][2]. He founded Green Growth Africa Sustainability Network (Green Growth Africa) Ibadan, Nigeria, formerly International Support Network for African Development (ISNAD)[2]. Co-Author of the Progress Report on Climate Technology[3]. He is a Member of Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP), a Fellow, UNESCO Chair in Energy for Sustainable Development, Politecnico di Milano, Italy, and Fellow, 69th UNEP/UNESCO/BMUB International Short Course on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Dresden, Germany.[4] Over the years, Adeleke has made substantial contributions to development across 22 African countries from Europe.[2]
Early Life and Education
Born on July 7, 1989 in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. Adedoyin Adeleke had his primary and secondary education in Osogbo and proceeded to the Obafemi Awolowo University and the University of Ibadan for his bachelor and master’s degree respectively before he was awarded for his doctoral studies in Italy by the Italian Government, obtaining a PhD with a focus on Energy for Sustainable Development; working for a while in Italy, Adeleke relocated to Nigeria with a mission to drive green growth and development across Africa. Adeleke said there is a need for Nigerians to develop the country into a greener pasture like Europe and America.[2]
Career
Adedoyin served as a Lead Country Contributor to Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century's (REN21) "Global Status Report" on renewable energy for years[5]. He also served as a Country Contributor to the second edition of UNEP's 1 Gigaton Report on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in 2018. In 2023, Adedoyin was one of the 33 scientists from around the world who prepared the 2023 Climate Technology Progress Report[3] published by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, UN Climate Changes, United Nations Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and UN Climate Change Technology Executive Committee. He served as a Reviewer of UNESCO's Country Profile for Nigeria on Climate Change Communication and Education.[6]
Publications
- Plastic Ban May Trigger Economic Crisis, Green Growth Africa Warns[7]
- Green Growth Africa Wants Careful Implementation of Ban on Single Use Plastics. Mentioned in paragraph 5.[8]
- Stakeholders Worry Over Growing Threat to Biodiversity. Mentioned in paragraph 3[9]
- Critical Knowledge Gaps Hinder Effective Land Restoration. Mentioned in paragraph 10[10]
- Biodiversity Security Under Threats Of Underfunding – Coalition. Mentioned in paragraph 4[11]
- Stakeholders Seek Just Inclusive Economic Growth Amid Climate Crisis. Mentioned in paragraph 4.[12]
- Nigeria: FG Ramps Up Disbursement of CBN’s N140bn Solar Intervention Fund. Mentioned in paragraph 18[13][14]
- Leverage $10.3trn Net Zero Economy to Reduce Nigeria’s Youth Unemployment’. Mentioned in paragraph 2.[15]
- Africa Must Seek to Reap from $10.3tn Global Climate Opportunities, Say Renewables Advocates. Mentioned in paragraph 2[16]
- The Networker for Green Growth. Mentioned in the first paragraph.[17]
- Relief as CBN Moves to Unlock NGEP With N250bn, Create 2m Jobs Annually. Mentioned in paragraph 18.[18]
- Stakeholders: Central Bank’s N250bn Gas Support Fund to Unlock 206TCF Reserves, Spur Growth. Mentioned in paragraph 8[19]
- Co-Author of the Progress Report on Climate Technology, 2023[20]
- African Students Share their Innovative EE Projects with USA Students. Mentioned in paragraph 2[21]
- Green Economy: Fulfil $100bn Climate Fund Pledge; Stakeholders Beg US, Others. Mentioned in paragraph 3[22]
- Green Growth Africa Offers Insights on Attaining Green Sustainable Africa.[23]
- Group Offers Recipe to Overcome Land Degradation. Mentioned in last paragraph[24]
- Green Growth Africa Calls for Renewed $100 Billion Climate Pledge. Mentioned in paragraphs 5 and 6.[25][26]
Honours, Legacy and Awards
- He emerged as the first African to be named in the "30 Under 30 Game changers" in Environmental Education; a global award initiative funded by the U.S and Taiwanese governments[27]
- Awardee, "40 Under 40 Change makers" in Solar Energy, by Renewable Energy World (then owned by Pennwell Corporation, (USA)[28]
- Honoured with an invitation from the U.S Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, to participate at the President Joe Biden's U.S - Africa Leaders' Summit in Washington DC in December 2022. See photograph of the Summit with Michael S. Regan, the Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at the White House’s African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum within the President Joe Biden’s U.S. – Africa Leaders Summit after Paragraph 2.[29]
- Green Growth Africa Emerges First to Win Okayama Award in West Africa.[30]
References
- ^ "Adedoyin Adeleke | North American Association for Environmental Education". naaee.org. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ a b c d Adedoyin, Adeleke. "A Nigerian, Adeleke relocates from Italy ti push Green Growth Africa". Vanguard.
- ^ a b "Co-author of the Progress Report on Climate Technology 2023". TU Dresden. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "#GreenGrowthGuy acting for Africa". PhD STEN. 2022-10-15. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "Adedoyin Adeleke | North American Association for Environmental Education". naaee.org. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "#GreenGrowthGuy acting for Africa". PhD STEN. 2022-10-15. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "Adedoyin Adeleke Archives". Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Abuchi, Joe (2024-01-26). "Green Growth Africa wants careful implementation of ban on single use plastics". THE AUTHORITY NEWS. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Bademosi, Adetola (2022-03-27). "Stakeholders worry over growing threat to biodiversity". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Gbenga-Ogundare, Yejide (2024-06-19). "Critical knowledge gaps hinder effective land restoration —NREEL". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Biodiversity Security Under Threats Of Underfunding – Coalition – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-06-07). "Stakeholders seek just, inclusive economic growth amid climate crisis". Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ AriseNews (2022-02-14). "Nigeria: FG Ramps Up Disbursement of CBN's N140bn Solar Intervention Fund". Arise News. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Bademosi, Adetola (2022-02-13). "Nigeria to domesticate renewable technology with CBN's N140bn solar intervention ― Experts". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Uko, Nse Anthony- (2023-08-11). "'Leverage $10.3trn Net Zero Economy To Reduce Nigeria's Youth Unemployment'". Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Africa Must Seek to Reap from $10.3tn Global Climate Opportunities, Say Renewables Advocates – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Pierangeli, Francesca (2023-01-26). "The networker for green growth". Frontiere - Politecnico di Milano. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Tukuru, Adeola (2021-09-01). "Relief as CBN moves to unlock NGEP with N250bn, create 2m jobs annually". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Stakeholders: Central Bank's N250bn Gas Support Fund to Unlock 206TCF Reserves, Spur Growth – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Co-author of the Progress Report on Climate Technology 2023". TU Dresden. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "African Students Share Their Innovative EE Projects with USA Students | eePRO". eepro.naaee.org. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Bademosi, Adetola (2023-08-13). "Green economy: Fulfil $100bn climate fund pledge; stakeholders beg US, others". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (2024-06-08). "Green Growth Africa offers insights on attaining green, sustainable Africa". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Daniels, Ajiri (2024-06-15). "Group offers recipe to overcome land degradation". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Sadiq, Shakirat (2023-08-15). "Stakeholders Wants Developed Countries To Renew Climate Fund Pledges". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Saka, Fatima (2023-08-16). "Green Growth Africa Calls for Renewed $100 Billion Climate Pledge". Naturenews.africa. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "Adedoyin Adeleke | North American Association for Environmental Education". naaee.org. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Adedoyin Adeleke Made the First Solar 40 Under 40 List | Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics & Law". cpeel.ui.edu.ng. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Pierangeli, Francesca (2023-01-26). "The networker for green growth". Frontiere - Politecnico di Milano. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ Ibeh, Royal (2022-12-22). "Green Growth Africa Emerges First To Win Okayama Award In West Africa". Retrieved 2024-07-05.
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