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Temilade Salami

Temilade Salami known as Global Temi is a Nigerian Climate Education and communications expert and author. She was born on the 10th of June[1][2] Temilade Salami serves as the Executive Director of "EcoChampions" an organisation that provides young people in Africa with the tools, and resources needed for climate action.[3] She was named as a 2020 Nigeria's 25 Under 25 Leader on Energy and Sustainability, 2018 LASEPA Ambassador against Noise Pollution, 2018 Idea Hub Africa Talent of the Future and a 2018 US Consulate's Carrington Youth Fellow.[4]

Temilade Salami
NationalityNigerian
Other namesGlobal Temi
Alma materUniversity of Sussex
OccupationEnvironmentalist
Years active2018–present
SpouseGideon Oluwaseun Olarewaju

According to Temilade, "the topic of climate education has not received much attention in the climate change space, despite the fact that education is vital for advancing climate action. As a result, young people who could play a crucial role in engineering revolutionary climate solutions have not yet had access to climate-focused schooling. Instead, they face challenges like knowledge and skill gaps and inaccessible climate education finance. Young people who receive climate education are better equipped with the necessary information, values and change-making abilities to comprehend and address the effects of climate change. Therefore, climate education must be drastically scaled to meet up with the needs of our world."[5]

Career

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Temilade founded EcoChampions, a youth-led organization aimed at bridging the climate education gap.[6][7][8]

Temilade is a member of UNESCO SDG4YOUTH Network, and World Bank Global Partnership for Education Youth Leader. She was named 2020 Nigeria's 25 under 25 Leader on Energy and Sustainability, 2018 LASEPA Ambassador against Noise Pollution and a 2018 US Consulate's Carrington Youth Fellow.[2][9][10] She has written two illustrated environmental books for children. She launched the Climate Education Leaders Fellowship in Africa.[11][12][13]

Education

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She holds a master's degree in Environment, Development and Policy from the University of Sussex.[14][15]

  • University of Lagos Bachelor's degree (Marine Science) 2014 - 2018
  • Ifelodun Comprehensive high School Junior Secondary Certificate 2009 - 2011

Personal Life

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In May 2023 Temilade married Gideon Oluwaseun Olarewaju in Nigeria.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Okeke, Ifeoma (2021-04-04). "Why we are leading environmental change in Nigeria through tree planting - Salami". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  2. ^ a b "Prominent environmentalist, Temilade Salami, launches children's book to drive sustainability culture". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  3. ^ Lawverse (2023-09-25). "30 UNDER 30 CHANGEMAKERS - Lawverse". Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  4. ^ "Temilade Salami". THE GREEN INSTITUTE. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  5. ^ "What young people want for education at the UN General Assembly | Blog | Global Partnership for Education". www.globalpartnership.org. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  6. ^ "Temilade Salami". World Bank Live. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  7. ^ "Temilade Salami". THE GREEN INSTITUTE. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  8. ^ "Temilade Olanrewaju". African Masterclass Series. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  9. ^ Nda-Isaiah, Solomon (2023-02-10). "Soyinka, Others Named Nigeria's Changing Face Of Education". Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  10. ^ Kiunguyu, Kylie (2022-03-14). "Meet Temilade Salami co-winner of Univ. of Sussex COP Climate Leader Prize award". Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  11. ^ "Youth leaders | Global Partnership for Education". www.globalpartnership.org. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  12. ^ "Temilade Salami". World Bank Live. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  13. ^ "Prominent environmentalist, Temilade Salami, launches children's book to drive sustainability culture". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  14. ^ Team, Web. "Alumni news : Sussex people : Falmer magazine : Development and Alumni Relations : University of Sussex". www.sussex.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  15. ^ Lawverse (2023-09-25). "30 UNDER 30 CHANGEMAKERS - Lawverse". Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  16. ^ Iwalaiye, Temi (2023-05-24). "Nigerian bride ditches gown and wears suit for her civil wedding". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
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