The Icons
  • SDG
  • ESG
  • Leadership
  • Business
  • World
  • Health
  • Succession
  • Innovation
  • More
    • Women
    • Entertainment
    • Academic
    • Culture
    • Lastest
    • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Opinion
    • About《The Icons》
  • Chinese 中文
Login
No Result
View All Result
The Icons
No Result
View All Result
Home Leadership

COP29 Leaders|Nasra Nanda, CEO and ESG Lead of the Kenya Green Building Society and Chair of the Africa Regional Network at the World Green Building Council: Championing Inclusive Development in Africa’s Built Environment

Sophia Ibrahim by Sophia Ibrahim
November 3, 2024
Nasra Nanda, CEO and ESG Lead of the Kenya Green Building Society and Chair of the Africa Regional Network at the World Green Building Council(Photography: ClimateChampions)

Nasra Nanda, CEO and ESG Lead of the Kenya Green Building Society and Chair of the Africa Regional Network at the World Green Building Council(Photography: ClimateChampions)

In Africa, the built environment represents not just a space for living but an ecosystem rich with both opportunities and challenges. Nasra Nanda, CEO of the Kenya Green Building Society, believes that the built environment must adopt a people-centred approach, ensuring that all, particularly marginalised groups, can live with dignity and access pathways to improved livelihoods.

You might also like

In the Next Decade, Business Leaders Without IP Will Gradually Lose Market Trust

Dr. Hsu-Wei Fang, Founder of Biotegy Corporation: Medical Technology Will Be Taiwan’s Next International Calling Card

Ryan Lin, Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Financial Technology Applications at Ming Chuan University: Transforming the Future of Finance through Technology to Build a Sustainable Economic System

Addressing the Unique Needs of the Global South: Dignity at the Core

Nasra Nanda emphasises that the perspectives and needs of the Global South deserve recognition. While the experiences of the Global North hold valuable insights, they do not necessarily apply universally. For instance, technical language around greenhouse gas emissions may not resonate with African audiences, often creating an exclusive rather than inclusive dialogue. For most African citizens, dignity, stable shelter, and access to food lie at the heart of sustainable development.

“As we address climate and sustainability in the Global South, the key question is: how can these efforts tangibly improve people’s lives? Only when people feel secure and stable can we move towards discussions on green infrastructure or carbon markets,” Nanda explains.

Responding to a Growing Youth Population and Rising Demand for Housing

Africa’s youthful and dynamic population is rapidly growing, with significant rural-to-urban migration intensifying the pressure on urban infrastructure. Nanda asserts that this migration should drive economic transformation rather than undermine the agricultural sector. Green jobs in rural areas, she notes, could forge essential connections between sustainable agriculture and forestry, supporting more comprehensive green infrastructure.

“There is a substantial housing demand in Africa, and this presents a tremendous opportunity. By using locally-sourced, low-carbon materials, we can reduce reliance on imports,” says Nanda. “This approach not only supports environmental goals but also strengthens local economies, building a sustainable model that caters to Africa’s unique needs.”

Nanda believes that in Africa, climate and development discussions are inextricably linked. Only through cross-sector collaboration, she argues, can resources flow effectively to areas most in need. The built environment serves as a powerful vehicle for enhancing dignity, fostering sustainable development frameworks, and ultimately enabling stable, prosperous markets across the continent.

Recommend for you:

COP29 Leaders | Narmin Jarchalova, Azerbaijan’s Champion for Environmental Advocacy, to Lead COP29 Operations

COP29 Leaders|UN Climate Change Champion Arpadarai Takes on High-Level Role for COP29 in Azerbaijan

Tags: Climate ChangeCOP LeadersCOP29SDGSustainability
ShareShareTweet
Sophia Ibrahim

Sophia Ibrahim

Sophia Ibrahim, University of Jordan, MA in Sociology. Writer at 《The Icons》. My work revolves around gender equality and cultural studies, and I find joy in teaching traditional dance to children. Also I love the food of China!

Recommended For You

Bean Chang, Founder of BAOBIAN IP and President of BAOBIAN Academy (left), with Harry Hsu, Founder of The Icons Media Group (right). (Photo: The Icons)

In the Next Decade, Business Leaders Without IP Will Gradually Lose Market Trust

by YC
September 11, 2025

...

Dr. Hsu-Wei Fang, Founder of Biotegy Corporation. (Photo: Biotegy Corporation)

Dr. Hsu-Wei Fang, Founder of Biotegy Corporation: Medical Technology Will Be Taiwan’s Next International Calling Card

by Gary Kung
September 9, 2025

...

Ryan Lin, Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Financial Technology Applications at Ming Chuan University: Transforming the Future of Finance through Technology to Build a Sustainable Economic System

Ryan Lin, Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Financial Technology Applications at Ming Chuan University: Transforming the Future of Finance through Technology to Build a Sustainable Economic System

by Gary Kung
September 3, 2025

...

From top to bottom, left to right: Viola Jardon, Head of Innovation Programmes at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL); Tzu-Cheng Lin, Special Assistant to the Chairman of Fu Tsu Construction; Chenwei Huang, General Manager of JAN CHENG LIGHTING CO., LTD.; Ken Hsi, Chief Marketing Officer of HSIN CHONG GROUP; Jeff Tsai, Chairman of GTB Group; Ali Ying-Che Hsieh, President of the Cambridge University Taiwan Alumni Association and Professor at National Tsing Hua University; Bella Wang, CEO of the Taiwan Digital Enterprise Alliance; Harry Hsu, CEO of《The Icons》and Secretary General of the Cambridge University Taiwan Alumni Association. (Photo: The Icons)

Amid Global Upheaval, The Mission of a New Generation of Entrepreneurs: Not to Guard the Past, But to Create the Future

by Gary Kung
August 28, 2025

...

Dr. Roger Chang, Founder of DR.HAO Academy, with Harry Hsu, CEO of 《The Icons》International Leaders Magazine. (Photo: The Icons)

In the Age of AI, Where Lies the Next Battleground for Doctors’ ‘Personal Brands’? Harry Hsu, CEO of《The Icons》: Elevating to ‘Leadership Brands’, from Leveraging Personality to Defining an Era

by Gary Kung
August 23, 2025

...

Next Post
United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) Technical Officer Aideé Saucedo Dávila (Photography: Vanguardia)

COP29 Leaders|United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) Technical Officer Aideé Saucedo Dávila: Women Shaping the Future of Maritime

Top Views

From left to right: NCKU Honorary President Professor Huey-Jen Jenny Su, NYCU Associate Professor Grace Hsiao Chan, NYCU Associate Professor Sirirat Sae Lim, CISL Head of Innovation Programmes Viola Jardon. (Photo: The Icons)

CAMentrepreneurs Taiwan Forum: From Their Stories, Exploring the Innovative Journey from Local Resilience to the Global Stage

August 12, 2025
From left to right: CAMentrepreneurs Founder Richard Lucas, British Chamber of Commerce Taipei Chair Samuel Yang, Cambridge University Taiwan Alumni Association President Ali Hsieh, NUWA Reprogramming CEO Ming Wen, and《The Icons》CEO Harry Hsu. (Photography: CAMentrepreneurs)

CAMentrepreneurs Taiwan Chapter Launches: Turning Every Local Connection into Part of a Global Whole

June 19, 2025
Han Jong-Hee, Former CEO of Samsung Electronics. (Photography: Samsung Electronics)

Leading the Path to Global Sustainability — Han Jong-Hee, Former CEO of Samsung Electronics, Champions a Lasting Vision of Corporate Responsibility

March 27, 2025
Andy Lin, President of the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce Junior Chapter. (Photography: Andy Lin)

Art Is Not Just Performance, It’s the Power to Transcend Borders! Andy Lin, President of the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce Junior Chapter: Let Music Become the Language That Changes the World

July 7, 2025
Albert Teng, Founder of SHINEON TRADING CO., LTD. (Photography: SHINEON TRADING CO., LTD.)

Albert Teng, Founder of iPaw: Elevating Pet Food Sustainability to New Heights with Taiwan’s Red Sweet Potato No. 66 as the Key Ingredient, in Line with the UN’s SDG Goals

September 20, 2024
Mandarin Soul Music Virtuoso Khalil Fong. (Photography: KHAM)

The Melody Lives On, the Vision Sings Forever – Khalil Fong’s Timeless Musical Legacy and Sustainability

March 4, 2025

The Icons

  • About 《The Icons》
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Women

CATEGORIES

SDG Business Succession Academic Lifestyle
ESG World Innovation Culture Tech
Leadership Health Entertainment Latest Opinion

Contact us

Email: hello@theicons.net

   

© 2025 THE ICONS COLLECTIVE LTD. All Rights Reserved.

Sign in or create your account
OR USE
Please wait. Signing you in...
Forgot Password?
Signin with another account
OR USE
Please wait. Signing you in...
Already have an account? Login.
OR USE
Please wait. Signing you in...
Enter your email address or username to continue.
No Result
View All Result
  • Chinese 中文
  • SDG
  • ESG
  • Leadership
  • Business
  • World
  • Health
  • Succession
  • Innovation
  • Entertainment
  • Academic
  • Culture
  • Lastest
  • Lifestyle
  • Tech
  • Opinion
  • About《The Icons》
  • Login

© 2025 THE ICONS COLLECTIVE LTD. All Rights Reserved.

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?