Hafsat Abiola

Biography

Hafsat Abiola, an economist with degrees from Harvard and Tsinghua, is a fervent advocate for climate justice. Her personal journey, marked by the loss of both her parents in the struggle for democracy, has galvanized her commitment to this cause. At the heart of her efforts within Connected Women Leaders is Project Dandelion, the world's first women-led campaign for climate justice. This groundbreaking initiative represents a pivotal moment in the push for a climate safe world, with women leading the way. In addition to her climate justice work, Hafsat serves as one of the 50 Councilors of the World Future Council, a Special Envoy to Africa for Women Political Leaders, and is a member of the BMW Foundation's Responsible Leaders Group, Vital Voices 100, and an alumna of the World Economic Forum's Community of Young Global Leaders. Her unwavering dedication to climate justice is a testament to her enduring commitment to a climate safe future for all.