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Arifa Akther

Arifa Akther

Climate & Nature Manager passionate about sustainable development

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Summary

Arifa Akther is a dedicated Climate & Nature Manager at Kingfisher plc, where she is instrumental in shaping and implementing the company's nature advocacy strategy and Net Zero plans. Her work involves reducing environmental impact, driving towards Net Zero by 2040 (operations) and 2050 (value chain), and actively participating in industry discussions on nature-positive business practices, as evidenced by her presentations at the Nature & Biodiversity Peer Group and involvement in British Retail Consortium roundtables. linkedin+4
Her career is built on a strong foundation in corporate sustainability, with significant experience at Unilever across various roles. She progressed from the Unilever Future Leaders Programme to Global Sustainability Assistant Manager roles focusing on both Climate & Environment and Health & Well-being, contributing to the company's ambition for a "1.5˚C world" and fostering employee well-being. linkedin+1
Academically, Arifa holds a BASc (Hons) in Politics, International Studies, and Global Sustainable Development from the University of Warwick, where she specialized in areas like Development Economics and International Development. Her research interests include human and animal rights, the socio-economic impacts of corruption and aid, and practical solutions for global challenges such as clean energy access in refugee camps, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development issues. academia+1
Arifa maintains a personal blog, "The Olive Tree 1974," where she expresses her views on global issues, such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, and shares personal reflections, including her perspective on education and TV show reviews. This blog showcases her broader interests and critical thinking beyond her professional and academic work. wordpress

Work

Education

Writing

A Proposal to increase Clean Energy Access in Lesbos’ Refugee Camps: A critical report proposing how and why a Market-Based Solution (MBS) can help to achieve a more inclusive SDG7, and the implications of this approach

January 1, 2019

This dissertation proposes a market-based solution to increase clean energy access in the Moria Refugee Camp in Lesbos, addressing the needs of refugees within the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 framework. It links the implications and productive uses generated by this approach to the progress of other SDGs, such as Good Health and Well-being, Gender Equality, and Action Against Climate Change.

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Growing Up in Israeli Prisons: No Childhood for Palestine’s Youth

December 31, 2017

This blog post examines the experiences of Palestinian children in Israeli prisons, highlighting issues of arrest, interrogation, and alleged physical or emotional abuse.

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A Brief History of the Israel-Palestine Conflict

December 31, 2017

A historical overview of the Israel-Palestine conflict, tracing its origins from 640 CE through the Ottoman Empire and Arab Revolt.

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How I fell out of love with education

September 18, 2017

A personal reflection on the author's educational journey and experiences, inspired by James Baldwin's quote on consciousness and education.

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Hobbies

She reviews TV shows and has written about "Attack on Titan" on her personal blog. wordpress