**This is what climate leadership looks like. Not just big pronouncements from Davos, but dedicated people doing the actual work.** > Guy Ningabo, a student from Burundi, is studying climate finance at Columbia. He's focused on a single, powerful idea: that smarter impact investing can unlock renewable energy across Africa. This is exactly where the work needs to happen. For too long, climate finance has been a top-down affair, often missing the specific needs of communities on the ground. We need more experts like Ningabo who have lived experience and can build financial models that actually fit the context. This isn't just about funding projects. It's about funding a new generation of local leaders who can direct that capital effectively.
