Lilian Motaroki is a dedicated researcher specializing in adaptation and resilience within the Climate Change Group at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) since August 2021. Previously, Lilian served as a Program Officer at Power Shift Africa, coordinating climate action in West Africa and facilitating policy dialogues on renewable energy. As a Research Associate with the African Group of Negotiators Expert Support, Lilian coordinated research on adaptation, gender, and national adaptation planning, while also engaging with government ministries to align climate strategies. Earlier experience includes consulting on climate change adaptation at GEOENVI Solutions International and working as a Research Assistant at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology. Lilian holds a Master of Science in Climate Change Adaptation from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor's degree in Crop Improvement and Protection from Kenyatta University, alongside a specialization in Renewable Energy from the Renewables Academy.