Chukwuma Paul
Chukwuma Paul is a student at the African Leadership University, which is aims to serve 3 million ethical African leaders by 2030. Paul has made a significant impact on the spectrum of SDGs, ranging from climate change to healthcare. In 2022, Chukwuma’s team won the hackathon hosted by Project Management Institute (PMI).
Contestants had to bring creative and strategic solutions to life using no-code/low-code tools while making a social impact.
Chukwuma’s team’s innovation on health systems in Rwanda placed them first amongst over 5,900 teams. They developed UbuzimaPrivacy, a platform that will help hospitals record patient data online (including testing, results, prescriptions, and illness trajectory).
Chukwuma has led multiple research projects ranging from Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) to Building A Generation (BAG). He currently serves as an Environmental Impact analyst for PayingTone in Rwanda and has two research papers underway, focused on crucial aspects of climate change in Rwanda.
He is an intern at The Room and our very own Transformations Community! Chukwuma's SDG work also involves advocacy and negotiation in high-profile events. As a result, he has been a youth delegate to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), Middle East and North Africa Climate Week 2022.
Chukwuma welcomes you to join him at the World Conference on Climate Change & Sustainability, Africa Climate Week (ACW 2022), COP27 or the UN Conference on Least Developed Countries.
Chukwuma’s insights, experiences, and main takeaways gained at COP27.
◼ Speaking at the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition side event about the project - “Youth Perspective on Loss & Damage Finance and Positive Climate Action.” During the session, the Loss and Damage Grant Council formed by the Climate Justice Resilience Fund & LDYC won the Award Alpha, $50,000 to implement this project addressing loss & damage in his community.
◼ Speaking at a Commonwealth Foundation side event- “Small Island Climate Justice and International Law: Raising ambitions for SDGs and Paris Agreement commitments.” Chukwumas key takeaway was a growing sense of general understanding of the role international law is playing in seeking climate justice across the globe.
◼Presenting LDYC’s open letter to the COP27 presidency. "It was an important moment for me and the coalition after months of hard work. We had an audience with the @COP27 president where it was possible for us to highlight our demands."
◼ Chukwuma was part of the frontline communities invited to have a closed-door meeting with Nicola Sturgeon to discuss the impact of the $200,000 grant that the Loss and Damage Grant Council will be distributing as part of the Scottish Government 2 million pound commitment at COP26 - UN Climate Change Conference.
◼ Finance for Loss and Damage must be dynamic and flexible as the meaning of loss and damage varies from one context to another. An event Chukwuma coordinated together with his colleagues from the resilience hub & COP27 coordinators.
Action research collaboration?
A collaborative research experience will be a significant boost to Chukwuma’s career. As a result, Chukwuma is eager to participate in action research ranging from climate change-related topics to environmental resource management, advocacy and negotiation.
If you are interested in connecting him to a group of action researchers, please reach out to him at: c.paul@alustudent.com
