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Temilade Salami known as Global Temi is a Nigerian environmentalist, a circular economy enthusiast, a marine biologist and an author. She was born on the 10th of June [1][2][3][4] Temilade Salami serves as the Executive Director of EcoChampions a prominent network of environmental professionals in Nigeria, leading change through tree planting, ocean conservation advocacy, plastic waste management, and environmental education across the nation.[5][6]
Temilade Salami | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Global Temi |
| Alma mater | University of Sussex |
| Occupation | Environmentalist |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Spouse | Gideon Oluwaseun Olarewaju |
Career edit
Temilade founded EcoChampions, a youth-led organization aimed at bridging the climate education gap.[7][8][9]
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][10][11] She has written two illustrated environmental books for kids to bridge the climate education gap in Africa. She also launched the Climate Education Leaders Fellowship in Africa.[12][13][14]
Education edit
She holds a master's degree in Environment, Development and Policy from the University of Sussex.[15][16]
Personal Life edit
In May 2023 Temilade married Gideon Oluwaseun Olarewaju in Nigeria. [17]
References edit
- ^ Okeke, Ifeoma (2021-04-04). "Why we are leading environmental change in Nigeria through tree planting - Salami". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
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- ^ "Temilade Salami Biography - Biopreneur Nigeria". Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Lawverse (2023-09-25). "30 UNDER 30 CHANGEMAKERS - Lawverse". Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Lawverse (2023-09-25). "30 UNDER 30 CHANGEMAKERS - Lawverse". Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "Temilade Salami Biography - Biopreneur Nigeria". Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "Temilade Salami". World Bank Live. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Temilade Salami". THE GREEN INSTITUTE. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Temilade Olanrewaju". African Masterclass Series. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Nda-Isaiah, Solomon (2023-02-10). "Soyinka, Others Named Nigeria's Changing Face Of Education". Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Kiunguyu, Kylie (2022-03-14). "Meet Temilade Salami co-winner of Univ. of Sussex COP Climate Leader Prize award". Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Youth leaders | Global Partnership for Education". www.globalpartnership.org. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "Temilade Salami". World Bank Live. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-04-02). "Prominent environmentalist, Temilade Salami, launches children's book to drive sustainability culture". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Team, Web. "Alumni news : Sussex people : Falmer magazine : Development and Alumni Relations : University of Sussex". www.sussex.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Lawverse (2023-09-25). "30 UNDER 30 CHANGEMAKERS - Lawverse". Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ 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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