At the Global Sustainability Summit held in London, March 30, 2024 – The resounding echoes of change reverberated through the historic halls of the House of Lords, Parliament, London, as visionaries, innovators, and change-makers from around the world convened for the 3rd edition of the Global Sustainability Summit and Awards.
Amb. Otto Canon, Founder/ CEO of CleanCyclers, and convener of the Global Sustainability Summit expressed his heartfelt concern while speaking about the unsustainable practices of corporations and governments and governments around the world. Amb Canon Otto alongside several other notable figures such as Her Excellency Ambassador Professor Olufolake Abdulrazaq, Charlot Magayi, His Excellency RT. Hon Peter Odey and Sonia Dunlop, lenses their voices in furtherance of the sustainable agenda.
The event was a beacon of hope for a greener future.
The summit served as a platform for dialogue, igniting a collective passion for sustainable action. Participants exchanged knowledge and experiences, addressing urgent climate action, renewable energy revolutions, and sustainable finance. Keynote speeches delivered impassioned calls to action, inspiring attendees to embrace sustainability as a way of life.
The summit culminated in an awards ceremony, recognizing exemplary contributions to the sustainability landscape. Awardees included Charlotte Magayi, CEO of Mukuru Clean Stoves, whose innovative cook stoves are transforming lives; His Excellency Hon. Peter Odey, Deputy Governor of Cross River State, championing sustainable development initiatives; Her Excellency Olufolake Abdulrazaq, First Lady of Kwara State, leading humanitarian efforts through Ajike People’s Support Centre; Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council, driving renewable energy transitions; Nicole Hakim, Mariana Bejarano, and Cristina Cruz of Spora Studios, revolutionising materials with mycelium-based products; Joanna Knight, Co-founder of a Sustainable Design Collective, advocating for eco-friendly design solutions; and many others, all representing the vanguard of sustainability leadership.
Official partners of the summit included esteemed organizations such as FAO, World Food Forum, AYM4COP, ADHS, Vendoir, Vertical Aspects, and Lines and Web. Representatives of these organizations, including Élitz-Doris Okwudli, a coordinator of AYM4COP, and Oshoma Zekeri, Co-founder of Vendoir, were present at the event.
The Global Sustainability Summit and Awards 2024 was more than a gathering; it was a clarion call for change. With participants hailing from diverse backgrounds and industries, the event underscored the universal relevance of sustainability and the urgency of collective action.
In the wake of the summit, the world stands at a crossroads. It is up to each of us to choose the path of sustainability, for in our collective actions lies the power to shape a better world for all.
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About CleanCyclers:
CleanCyclers is a global sustainability initiative dedicated to driving positive change through advocacy, education, and action. With a mission to build a more sustainable world for future generations, CleanCyclers collaborates with partners worldwide to address pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainable solutions.
