Linda Ogallo, Climate Adaptation Expert at IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre

Dr. Linda Ogallo is a Yale Three Cairns Fellow.  She is a climate change adaptation expert for the IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre, an organization that serves 11 countries in the Horn of Africa. A well-published researcher, Linda focuses on understanding the impacts of climate change in the region, its impacts and designing the response. She works with regional, national, and subnational governments to pilot adaptation interventions among vulnerable communities, examine gaps in climate services and climate policy.

After five years of studying adaptation systems while getting her PhD in climate adaptation and four years of working in the field, Linda recognizes the need to change Africa’s approach to adaptation funding. With an increase in global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and Ukraine war, global funding availability for the continent is at risk. Linda aims to set up a regional climate fund for the Horn of Africa and is looking forward to better understanding innovative financial mechanisms to assist with drawing in and leveraging funding climate action.  

Read Dr. Ogallo's profile on the Yale School of Environment.