Impact Stories

The Climate Network empowers its members to drive impactful climate action through a collaborative, locally-rooted community that fosters meaningful connections, cross-sector partnerships, and shared contributions to the climate ecosystem.

Duncan Kariuki – Octavia Carbon

Duncan Kariuki is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Octavia Carbon

Duncan first heard about the Nairobi Climate Network through a colleague and attended his first NCN event in May 2022. The network has helped him to meet other climate professionals in the country, and he particularly appreciates the connections to people in government, innovators, investors, and customers. Octavia Carbon unveiled their first prototype at an NCN event in September 2022. They were able to garner lots of publicity from that event and put the company on the map.

NCN definitely has a great impact on Kenya’s climate ecosystem. Every gathering I attend is always a learning experience for me.We’re stronger together and NCN is the sole unifying body for all climate professionals in Kenya.

Mangrove restoration-focused social enterprise in Kenya

The Network connected us to a grant funder who has donated almost $200,000 to our organisation

Anonymous community member

Through the network I was able to apply for a fellowship and got shortlisted. I also attended some of the events… and it helped me forge some exciting collaborations.

Renewable energy leader

We applied to an opportunity advertised in the Network group and got a grant worth $50,000.

Anonymous community member

This network has been incredibly helpful for learning, creating meaningful connections and supporting our career paths in the Sustainability space.