Asingwire Kato Jonan

Climate Action Specialist | ECANAT Group

Asingwire Kato Jonan is an innovative Climate Action Specialist and Environmental Engineer currently serving with ECANAT Group Ltd. With a strong background in climate change adaptation, displacement research, and youth-centered development programming, Jonan brings critical insight and practical strategies to advance ECANAT’s mission of environmentally responsible and resilient community development.

At ECANAT Group, Jonan spearheads climate mainstreaming across projects, integrating local knowledge systems with scientific tools to drive community-led resilience, environmental justice, and nature-based solutions. His leadership ensures that climate considerations are embedded across programming, planning, and policy engagement.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

Jonan combines solid academic grounding in environmental engineering with specialized training in climate change and development, equipping him with the analytical and practical skills needed to lead impactful climate resilience initiatives across communities and institutions.

Qualifications & Training

Core Competencies

At ECANAT Group

Climate Action Specialist

As Climate Action Specialist at ECANAT Group, Jonan:

Leads climate risk assessments and mainstreams adaptation into ECANAT's project frameworks
Designs and implements inclusive climate education campaigns
Advises on the integration of traditional ecological knowledge into modern climate models
Supports climate-resilient livelihoods and sustainable environmental practices
Guides project teams on climate financing, reporting, and policy alignment with Uganda’s NDCs
Strengthens partnerships for youth-driven climate leadership and regional collaboration

Previous Roles & Key Contributions

National Finance & Legalities Team Lead, AIESEC Uganda
Executive Director & Co-Founder, Island of Hope Uganda
Tomorrow’s Bites Climate Advocacy (Netherlands) - International youth engagement platform on climate leadership
Flood-Induced Displacement in Mbale City - GIS-integrated analysis for vulnerable community mapping and climate resilience

Real Solutions for People, Land, and Cities.

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