Sheila Ruto
Kenya
“I believe that the blue economy – which is based on the sustainable use of the world’s oceans, coasts, and inland waters – has great potential to help us address the challenges posed by climate change.”
Sheila works for the UN Global Compact Network to support the execution of the Global Compact Network Kenya projects and initiatives including but not limited to: Project coordination, events coordination, report writing, and stakeholder engagement in line with the Network’s strategic plan and work plan. She is currently researching building an Inclusive Climate Change Adaptation for sustainable development in Africa amongst communities through payment for conservation services models. Sheila studied Mass communication and journalism at Rusangu University in Zambia, knowledge she uses to champion corporate sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
