ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2025

8–10 Apr 2025 | Kampala, Uganda

Solomon Bhaghabhonerano

Executive Director

Live in Green

Kampala, Uganda

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I'm Solomon Bhaghabhonerano, The Executive Director of LIVE IN GREEN, an RLO that tackles Climate Change through Clean Energy, Agroforestry and Waste Management

About me

NAME: Solomon Bhaghabhonerano,

Solomon is a Professional Environmental Scientist, Climate Change Advocate and Humanitarian Congolese Refugee living in Uganda.; He’s The Founder and Executive Director of LIVE IN GREEN, a Refugee-Led Organisation (RLO) that Promotes access to Clean Energy, Environment and Waste Management in the Refugee and Host communities in Uganda. He’s currently serving is first term as the Director of Programs at Kyaka II Refugee-Led Organizations Network (KRLON). He is the Co-founder and Head of Programs at WIU Alumni Association, an Association of former beneficiaries of UNHCR and Windle international Uganda Scholarship programs. Previously, he worked as the Logistics Officer as well as Alumni Desk Officer at Windle International Uganda. In 2012 to 2016. He Co-founded MUDASA (Makerere University DAFI Students Association) where he held multiple positions like President, Speaker and Legal Advisor. He holds a BSc. Conservation Forestry and Product Engineering from Makerere University, and Currently Admitted for MSc. Environment and Urban Geo-sciences at University of Missouri Kansas City.

My organisation

At Live in Green, we are committed to fostering sustainable living practices that benefit both our communities and the environment. We work collaboratively with businesses and individuals to promote eco-friendly solutions and green technologies. Our initiatives focus on education, advocacy, and the implementation of sustainable practices that support a healthier planet for future generations. Together, we can make a significant impact in creating greener, more resilient communities.

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Skills

  • leadership
  • Communication
  • analytical
  • Management
  • Problem solving

Interests

  • networking
  • Teamwork

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Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

11:15 - 12:30

Empowering vulnerable populations and refugee-led businesses

Location:Jacaranda Hall (Mezzanine)Track:Track 3

This session will highlight strategies to lower energy costs in refugee camps while enhancing economic opportunities for displaced populations by fostering an environment where the private sector can innovate, invest, and expand.