Simplex Chingota

Simplex Chingota

Field Project Officer

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and has over four years of professional experience in Environmental Management and Climate Justice Advocacy. With three years of dedicated service at the Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development (JCED), he is a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with a strong results-driven mindset and a solid technical foundation. Currently at JCED, he leads programmes in Climate Smart Agriculture, Forestry, Agroecology, and Food Security. His work focuses on strengthening community resilience to climate change through sustainable land-use practices, ecological conservation, and rights-based climate interventions. Throughout his career, he has developed substantial expertise in agroecology, climate resilience, and policy research and advocacy. This background has enabled him to work effectively with grassroots and marginalized farming communities that are disproportionately affected by climate change. He excels in collaborative environments, engaging with fellow practitioners and experts to document climate change–related narratives and translate them into practical, community-centered solutions. Driven by a strong commitment to improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable practices, he remains dedicated to supporting communities in adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change while safeguarding ecological integrity at the local level.