Tinokunda Natalia Chimhowa

First name
Tinokunda
Last name
Chimhowa
Email
[email protected]
Phone number
+267 73 732 920
How do you self-identify or would like to be identified?
Woman
Do you belong to any ethnic minority group of self-identify as an indigenous person?
No
Affiliation, organization, or community
Global Centre for Climate Mobility
Years of professional or activism experience or of knowledge built on specific indigenous expertise
1-5 years
Country of residence
Botswana
Languages
English
In which geographic region (and sub-region) does your work mostly focus?
Africa
Mitigation
Agriculture
Industry
Waste management
Adaptation
Infrastructure and Urban Planning
Climate technologies
Information and communication technology and digital technologies (AI and ML)
Cross-sectoral enablers
Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems)
Innovation, research, development and demonstration
Cross-cutting approaches
Community-based
Disaster Risk Reduction
Do you have proven experience in gender and climate change issues?
No, my work/ area of expertise focuses on other climate related issues
Please provide your short bio reflecting on your academic, professional and practical background

Tinokunda Natalia Chimhowa, a 2025 Climate Mobility Fellow with the Global Centre for Climate Mobility, embodies the innovative spirit and technical expertise needed in today's climate activism landscape. Driven by a deep commitment to finding practical solutions for communities facing environmental displacement, she brings a rare combination of technological skill and social awareness to climate challenges. 

As a licensed remote pilot specializing in precision agriculture and advanced drone operations, Tinokunda harnesses aerial technology to monitor climate impacts and develop evidence-based adaptation strategies. Her technical proficiency in drone maintenance, data processing, and autonomous systems enables her to gather critical environmental data that informs climate resilience planning. 

With a background Regional and Urban Planning and pursuing a degree in AI and Sustainable Technologies, Tinokunda approaches climate mobility with a holistic perspective that considers both human settlement patterns and environmental factors. Her forward-thinking approach and ability to translate complex technical data into actionable community solutions make her particularly effective in bridging the gap between technological innovation and grassroots climate adaptation. 

A passionate mentor with SheFlies Community and advocate for women in STEM, Tinokunda is committed to ensuring diverse voices shape climate solutions. Her tenacity, technical expertise, and genuine concern for vulnerable communities position her as an emerging leader in the next generation of African climate activists working at the critical intersection of technology, planning, and climate mobility. 

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