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玩偶姐姐, Kenya, 23 September 2022 鈥� CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, was appointed as the Distinguished Chair of by the 玩偶姐姐. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Stephen Kiama, announced the appointment at the institution鈥檚 2022 Commencement Ceremony, describing Professor Verkooijen as a 鈥渃hampion of causes鈥�that make the world a better place鈥�.听Accepting the appointment, Professor Verkooijen used the occasion to underline the climate emergency in Africa. He stated: 鈥淎frica is climate crisis ground zero,If Africa loses out to the climate crisis, the world will lose out,听Adapting Africa to the climate crisis is not just about survival".

The Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies honours the late Prof. Wangari Maathai, a leader who was tireless in leading climate and environmental action in Kenya. "I am humbled in accepting this honor and determined to walk with the same courage to drive adaptation action for the world.鈥� said听 Professor Verkooijen.听Professor Verkooijen globally recognised as a climate leader who has combined academic excellence with听 bold policy leadership globally. He is also Chair of the Ban Ki-moon Climate Adaptation Programme at the University of Groningen and Professor of Practice of Sustainable Development Diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He earned a PhD from Wageningen University and an MPA from Harvard University.

Professor Verkooijen was also awarded a Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa, of the 玩偶姐姐 in recognition of his long career and achievements in championing climate action globally and shaping bold action at scale in Africa. Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the Global Center on Adaptation,congratulated Professor Verkooijen, stating: 鈥淚 believe the 玩偶姐姐 is recognizing a very special contribution to fighting the climate crisis". Patrick has been a global leader in the fight against the climate breakdown for over a decade. His work at the helm of the GCA shows his tireless dedication to the cause of building sustainable, resilient future for all of us.鈥�

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