معرفی
Jessica Omukuti is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Science Innovation and Technology (InSIS) within the Oxford Net Zero Initiative at the University of Oxford and an ESRC COP26 fellow at the University of York. Her work centers on embedding inclusivity into Net Zero policies and practices across the Global South through direct engagement with regional stakeholders.
Her academic background includes:
- PhD in Climate Justice and Climate Finance, University of Reading (2020)
- MSc in Climate Change and Development, University of Sussex
- BSc in Meteorology, University of Nairobi
Dr. Omukuti's research critically examines climate finance delivery mechanisms—using the Green Climate Fund as a primary case study—to advance equitable adaptation strategies and just transitions in vulnerable regions. She pioneers frameworks for centering marginalized communities in climate policy design, emphasizing how systemic inequities manifest in carbon neutrality pathways and global climate governance structures.
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- ESRC COP26 Fellowship
Professionally, she serves as climate advisor for CHOOOSE (a Norwegian carbon offsets company) and Book Review Editor for Progress in Development Studies. Her prior field experience spans the Green Climate Fund and leadership of resilience programs with Mercy Corps and CARE International across sub-Saharan Africa, directly informing her interdisciplinary approach to climate justice. She actively collaborates with the Oxford Net Zero Initiative to shape inclusive decarbonization strategies while advocating for equitable resource allocation in international climate finance.
