Elizabeth Wathuti, a dedicated environmentalist and dynamic young climate leader from Kenya, is the driving force behind positive change. She is the visionary Founder of the Green Generation Initiative (GGI). Her efforts extend to leading and establishing the Wangari Maathai Foundation’s Youth Hub, which recently played a crucial role in... Read more
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Elizabeth Wathuti, a dedicated environmentalist and dynamic young climate leader from Kenya, is the driving force behind positive change. She is the visionary Founder of the Green Generation Initiative (GGI). Her efforts extend to leading and establishing the Wangari Maathai Foundation’s Youth Hub, which recently played a crucial role in supporting the largest delegation of African youth at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Elizabeth’s commitment to environmental preservation is further exemplified by her role as a Counties Advisory Committee (CAC) member for the Upper Tana Nairobi Water Fund and the youngest Presidential Appointee in Kenya as a Commissioner representing civil society and youth at the Nairobi Rivers Commission.
Her global impact is undeniable, having served as the Global South Youth Co-chair for the COP26 Civil Society and Youth Advisory Council during the United Kingdom (UK) Government’s COP26 presidency and recently organized and spearheaded the Lead Coordination of the first and biggest ever African Youth Climate Assembly (ACYA), which also served as the formal youth engagement mechanism for the Africa Climate Summit. She also had the honor of addressing hundreds of world leaders at the World Leaders’ Summit opening ceremony during COP26 in Glasgow.
Additionally, Elizabeth Wathuti is a dedicated youth council member of International Reserva: The Youth Land Trust. Her remarkable leadership and unwavering dedication have garnered recognition from esteemed organizations and award programs worldwide. Elizabeth is a proud recipient of the Wangari Maathai Scholarship Award, UN Young Champions of the Earth, TIME100, the Diana International Award, the Africa Green Person of the Year Award, the Young Climate Champion Award by the Global Climate Fund (GCF), The Commonwealth Youth Awards, the 2023 Amnesty International Chair Award – Ghent University, and will receive the 2023 TIME Impact award in Singapore on 17th September, 2023, and many others.
Elizabeth Wathuti holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Community Development from Kenyatta University. She has consistently been acknowledged as one of the most influential young Africans for three consecutive years. Her passion and dedication continue to inspire and drive change on a global scale.
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You can book Elizabeth Wathuti through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Elizabeth's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Elizabeth Wathuti's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Elizabeth tailored to your event.
Elizabeth Wathuti speaks on Cities & Environment, Climate, Sustainability. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Elizabeth to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Elizabeth Wathuti for events worldwide, subject to Elizabeth's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Elizabeth Wathuti is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Elizabeth can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Elizabeth Wathuti on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Elizabeth can offer.
Elizabeth Wathuti delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Elizabeth Wathuti's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Climate, Sustainability. To get a clear sense of Elizabeth's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Elizabeth Wathuti can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities & Environment, Climate, Sustainability is relevant. Details of Elizabeth's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Elizabeth Wathuti is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Elizabeth Wathuti, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Elizabeth's current availability for your dates.