We interviewed Sam Greene, Technical Advisor and Researcher, provides technical advice and research support for climate adaptation projects.

He appreciates the collaborative environment at Impact Hub London, Euston, where he enjoys networking and finding inspiration from like-minded individuals working on social impact initiatives.

Name: Sam Greene – Climate Adaptation Freelancer

Job role: Technical Advisor and Researcher

Mission: Providing technical advice and research support to climate adaptation projects and programmes in East Africa.

Tell us what you enjoy most about your role?

I provide technical support to think tanks, NGOs, universities and governments on different aspects of adaptation to climate change in the Global South. The part of the work I enjoy the most is facilitating groups to explore complex challenges and develop their own context specific solutions.

How did you discover Impact Hub London?

I was told about IHL by a friend.

Which Impact Hub are you part of and for how long?

Euston for about 6 months.

What was your first impression?

I liked the open plan space and friendly atmosphere.

What one word would you use to describe the hub?

Curious!
The hub always seems to be full of interesting people doing interesting things, so a space to be curious in!

Which aspects of membership do you use and why?

The desk base is of course useful, but I enjoy opportunities to network in a relaxed setting and to get inspiration from people working on different aspects of social impact.

What are the benefits?

Being able to work in a place with like-minded people.

If you were to recommend IHL what would you say?

IHL gives the opportunity to work alongside a diverse community of people and there are plenty of opportunities to be inspired or to inspire others.

Connect with Sam:

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/sam-greene-7ba98b26

Climate adaptation and democracy support: Learning from one another (Report) by  Sam Greene – October 2023

https://www.wfd.org/what-we-do/resources/climate-adaptation-and-democracy-support

For the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world. Operating internationally, WFD works with parliaments, political parties, and civil society groups as well as on elections to help make political systems fairer,
more inclusive and accountable.

Drawing on emerging evidence and case studies, this report discusses the conceptual and practical overlaps between successful climate adaptation and the three pillars of environmental democracy: access to information about the environment, public participation in decision making, and the right to justice or legal redress for environmental damages. It is published alongside a framework to guide practitioners to assess climate adaptation programmes through a lens of environmental democracy.

Interested in understanding Climate Adaption – read more here