Otuo-Akyampong Boakye
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Otuo-Akyampong Boakye | |
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 Otuo-Akyampong Boakye at Falling Walls Summit | |
| Born | Kumasi, Ashanti Region |
| Occupation | Environmental Scientist |
| Language | English, Akan |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Citizenship | Ghana |
| Education | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
| Alma mater | Kumasi Academy |
| Literary movement | Eco-Warriors Movement |
| Notable awards | Best SDG13 Advocate in Ghana, Falling Walls Engage Lab winner,2022 |
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Otuo-Akyampong Boakye (OAB) is a Ghanaian researcher, teacher, environmentalist, and the founder of Eco-Warriors Movement, a non-profit organization that focuses on raising awareness of the plight of the environment, reaffirming humanity's inherent connection and dependence on nature, and issue a call to action to repair and conserve nature for posterity.[1][2] In 2012, he completed his undergraduate studies in Biological Science from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana. After graduating from KNUST, he then enrolled in a graduate program from the same university where he graduated with a Master's in Environmental Science in 2016.[3]
Otuo-Akyampong is a social entrepreneur who runs a business based on the principles of people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership. He has experience in land reclamation and climate actions in indigenous communities.[4] In 2022, Otuo lead the Eco-Warriors Movement to launch an initiative to translate environmental information into sign language and local languages such as Twi, Ewe, and the Ga language.[5] He is an award-winning SDG 13 advocate in Ghana, the winner of the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization's Youth Forestry Change Maker Award, and a finalist in the Global Landscape Forum's Landscape Stewards awards in 2020.[3]Otuo-Akyampong will work at Impact Hub, NY Metropolitan Area in New York City, NY, where he will assist in planning community-driven initiatives to raise awareness of climate change and introduce local climate actions.[4]
Career[edit]
After completing his Master's program at KNUST, Otuo worked at the KNUST department of environmental science as a Research Assistant in 2016. After serving for a while, he was later employed as Biological teacher at Nkawkaw by the Ghana Education Service in 2016. In an interview Otuo mentioned that, his experience as a Biological teacher inspired him to start Eco-Warriors Movement in 2020, with the aim on restoring degraded landscapes and mitigate climate change through an integrated and inclusive approach.[6]
Under Otuo-Akyampong Boakye's leadership, Eco-Warriors Movement has carried out several environmental initiatives, including tree-planting campaigns, clean-up exercises, and recycling projects.[7] [1] The organization has also organized educational programs for schools and communities, raising awareness about environmental issues and encouraging people to adopt eco-friendly practices.[8][9]
Recognition and awards[edit]
Reference[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Tree planting is a common concept in most urban cities; Boakye's hometown of Kumasi in south-western Ghana is no different. But the survival rate for - GLF Biodiversity". Events at Global Landscapes Forum. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ↑ "Wikipedia a tool for promoting science communication in Ghana". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Otuo-Akyampong Boakye | Falling Walls". falling-walls.com. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Otuo-Akyampong Boakye | IREX". www.irex.org. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ↑ "Eco Warriors Movement starts initiative to translate environmental information into sign language and local languages - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ↑ "The Eco Warriors Movement". wearetogetherprize.com. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ↑ "Provide Progress Report on the Youth in Afforestation Programme – Eco Warriors Mov't to Gov't". Climate Sense Africa. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ↑ Zulqa, Abdulai Nuhu (2021-05-22). "Step-by-step understanding of THE CONCEPT TO THE 'TYREBIN' PROJECT by Eco Warriors Movement". Radio For Peace and Development. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ↑ "Fodoa SHS Eco warriors develop solar-powered spraying machine for climate change mitigation". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ↑ "Humanitarian Awards Ghana: Full List Of 2020 Winners - Africapush.com". 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ↑ "Otuo-Akyampong Boakye | Falling Walls". falling-walls.com. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
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