Chris Armitage

Chris Armitage is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in environmental and agricultural initiatives. Currently serving as an Advisory Board Member for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and as a member of the Global Future Council on the Future of Food and Water Security, Chris also holds the position of CEO at the Global EverGreening Alliance since May 2018. Previous roles include Interim Project Director for Regreening Africa at the World Agroforestry Centre, where the project aimed to support small-scale farming families across multiple African countries, and various consulting positions specializing in ecosystem-based adaptation and agroforestry initiatives with organizations such as UN Environment and the International Renewable Energy Agency. Chris's contributions to environmental governance are also reflected in board membership at The Wilderness Society in Victoria, Australia. Educational background includes studies at the University of Melbourne.