Tracy C. Kajumba

Tracy C. Kajumba has extensive experience in climate change adaptation and development, currently serving as the Director of the LIFE-AR Secretariat at the International Institute for Environment and Development since March 2019, where leadership is provided for effective adaptation and resilience in Least Developed Countries. Previously, Tracy was the Regional Senior Climate Change and Development Advisor for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland, supporting the integration of climate change in development programs. As the Country Programme Lead for ACCRA at World Vision from February 2012 to May 2016, significant contributions were made in climate change research and capacity building across multiple organizations. Tracy has held various roles focused on gender and climate change during tenure at CARE and served as a Senior Assistant Secretary in the Government of Uganda. Educational qualifications include a Master’s in Management Studies from Uganda Management Institute and a BA (Hons) in Sociology from Makerere University.