Omar Elmawi is the current coordinator of the deCOALonize Campaign and the Stop EACOP Campaign.
At deCOALonide, he leads a team of community partners, organizations, and staff to push for a green and sustainable energy future for Kenya.
At the Stop EACOP campaign, he works with myriad other organizations and individuals from Tanzania, Uganda, and the rest of the world to push for the protection of sensitive Ecosystems, human rights and addressing climate change concerns.
He described himself as a highly motivated lawyer with over 7 years of experience assisting communities in asserting their rights and having their voices heard in development projects coming to their doorsteps.
He is knowledgeable on energy, climate change, and environmental laws and has dedicated his career to supporting marginalized communities to safeguard and enforce their rights.
Over the past 8 years, he has worked and partnered with renowned organizations, including Katiba Institute, 350, Save Lamu, Natural Resources Alliance of Kenya, and Natural Justice.