John is an urban planning professional specializing in urban and regional planning, transport and mobility, environment and climate change. He is currently a PhD Researcher at the University of Trieste and IUSS Pavia in Italy. He holds an MSc in Transportation Planning and Engineering from the University of Southampton, a Masters degree in Environmental Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelors’ degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Nairobi. With over a decade of experience, he has led and contributed to various projects that have made a tangible impact on urban development, resilience and sustainability. He has developed methodologies and tools to support the mainstreaming of climate change, transport and mobility and disaster risk management into local development planning, through local assignments in Kenya, and internationally through multilateral organisations such as the United Nations. His interests lie in integrating resilience into urban planning, transport and mobility, environmental management and disaster risk management, ensuring all communities are well-prepared to face the challenges of a changing climate. He aspires to make a positive difference in sustainable development, tapping into the power of collaboration and innovation to drive meaningful change.