Executive Director, Support for Women in Agriculture and Environment (SWAGEN)

Uganda

Gertrude Kabusimbi has 20 years of work experience in Forest and Biodiversity Conservation. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) awarded her the 2015 Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award for her work in conserving forest biodiversity, combatting desertification and strengthening community resilience. She is a member of the Women and Gender Constituency of the UNFCCC, Women's Major Group of the UN, and Observer for Africa on the Climate Investment Fund.