Annika Schubert is a doctoral student and researcher assistant at the Department of Geography, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Germany. In her research, she explores how adaptive capacity can accelerate local adaptation.

Akinyi is a Research Associate at ARIN and Project Manager - Climate Finance. She has extensive academic and professional expertise and experience in public policy and political economic research. She has worked with international and local partners to develop adaptation planning and tracking tools in the context of NDCs.

Dr. Atela is the Executive Director of ARIN with over 15 years of expertise in climate policy, research, and governance. He has advised the African Union, led major climate programs, and contributed to global research. A PhD holder from Leeds, he shapes Africa’s climate innovation and transparency efforts.