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Olasunkanmi Soliu

Olasunkanmi Soliu

Sustainability, Climate And Enviroment
Lagos

Summary

Climate Scientist and Environmental Sustainability professional with a strong academic background in Meteorology, Climate Science, and Environmental Sustainability (MSc in view). Experienced in climate hazard assessments, vulnerability studies, and resilience planning across West Africa, with a proven track record of driving impactful sustainability projects. Skilled in Python, R, GIS tools, and UNIX-based systems, I have contributed to key initiatives such as the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Development Project, climate-resilient agriculture assessments, and national infrastructure evaluations. Passionate about advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. Committed to driving sustainability outcomes and supporting clients in achieving their ESG objectives while fostering personal and professional growth within a global network.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Climate and Environmental Consultant

AquaEarth Consulting
12.2023 - Current

AFDB ABIDJAN-LAGOS CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

  • Climate Hazard Assessment for entire Abidjan-Lagos Road corridor
  • Climate Stress-Test and Vulnerability Assessment
    Adaptation and Resilience Options Appraisal
  • Analyzed Gender Disaggregrated impacts along the road corridor, developed NbS along the corridor
  • Analyzed Land Use Dynamics and Reforestation strategies along the road corridor
  • Contributed to environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for proposed major new developments in industrial plants and Oil and Gas plants
  • Reduced company''s carbon footprint by implementing sustainable practices in daily operations.
  • Assisted in the design of mitigation strategies for natural disasters, reducing potential harm to people and property.

Climate Change Analyst and Advisor

Sustainable Solutions for Africa
07.2022 - 03.2023

Climate Risks and Vulnerability Assessment for AFC Sovereign Climate Facility.

Climate Risks and Vulnerability Assessment for AFC Sovereign Climate Facility - Benin Republic

Pan African Readiness Program: Accelerating, financing and implementation of low-carbon & climate-
resilient priorities in agriculture and energy for agriculture in 23 African countries.

• Climate Impact Assessment for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Sudan
• Climate Impact Assessment for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Zambia
• Climate Impact Assessment for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Equatorial Guinea
• Climate Impact Assessment for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Liberia

Infrastructure Climate Resilient Funds (ICRF) Country Climate Assessment and Investment decision
making process

• National Evaluation of Infrastructure and climate Resilience of Guinea
• National Evaluation of Infrastructure and climate Resilience of Mali

Building capacity of national stakeholders from 23 African countries (Kenya and Angola)
• Training local consultants of Kenya, Angola and Eswatini on Climate risks and Impacts
assessment

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Sustainability And Policy

University of Lagos
Lagos
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Meteorology And Climate Science

Federal University of Technology Akure
Ondo
05.2001 -

Skills

    Corporate Sustainability strategy

    GHG Accounting and Carbon footprint Analysis

    Stakeholder Engagement and capacity building

    Climate risks and impacts assessment

    Climate Analysis and Data Analysis

    Environmental Impact Assessment

    Communication and Report Writing

    Project management

    Leadership and Collaboration

Software

Python

Microsoft Excel

R

GIS

Certification

Advancing sustainable development

Interests

Sustainable Finance

ESG Materiality assessment

Timeline

Climate and Environmental Consultant

AquaEarth Consulting
12.2023 - Current

Climate Change Analyst and Advisor

Sustainable Solutions for Africa
07.2022 - 03.2023

Master of Science - Environmental Sustainability And Policy

University of Lagos
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Meteorology And Climate Science

Federal University of Technology Akure
05.2001 -
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