Winnie works as an Adaptation Strategies Analyst at Climate Analytics. Her work within the science team includes policy analysis and stakeholder mapping under the Down 2 Earth project.

She has experience in climate change, sustainable development, natural resource management, environmental law and policy, youth, gender and persons with disability issues as well as science, technology and innovation. She is interested in climate and environmental law and policy, water and biodiversity issues.

Before joining Climate Analytics, Winnie worked as a Research Fellow at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS). Her work there focused on climate and environmental policy and science, technology and innovation.

She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Law from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Kenyatta University.

Publications

Amegnaglo, Chevallier, Djabare, Khaemba. Technical guide for the development of long-term low emission development strategies in Africa. African Group of Negotiators Experts Support. (2024)

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How Africa can be better represented in the next cycle of IPCC reports and why it matters

Despite its climate vulnerabilities, Africa was highly underrepresented in the last IPCC cycle. As governments start planning the IPCC’s seventh assessment cycle, more funding and support for African climate science – and scientists – could help address this and result in more equitable climate policies.

From droughts to floods: how Eastern African countries are responding to the rising El Niño and Indian Ocean Dipole

The Horn of Africa looks set to go from one disaster to another as floods intensified by a rising El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole are predicted to follow a prolonged drought. We take a look at climate policies in the region and what countries are doing to prepare for compound extreme events.

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Decarbonisation targets and 1.5℃ pathways

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Winnie Khaemba

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How Africa can be better represented in the next cycle of IPCC reports and why it matters

From droughts to floods: how Eastern African countries are responding to the rising El Niño and Indian Ocean Dipole