Wendy C. Atieno

Wendy C. Atieno serves as Programme Officer for Ecosystem-based Adaptation at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), where she plays a crucial role in implementing nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With a Master's in Global Environmental Policy from American University's School of International Service and a dual Bachelor's in Chemistry and Political Science from Principia College, she brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to environmental challenges. Her expertise spans ecosystem-based adaptation, climate policy, urban resilience, and transboundary water governance, with significant field experience in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. As a key contributor to the Global EbA Fund, she works to provide rapid and targeted financial support to innovative projects that maximize the impact of nature-based solutions globally. Her work bridges the gap between global policy and ground-level action, focusing on strengthening climate resilience through sustainable ecosystem management and restoration while promoting biodiversity conservation and human well-being.