Nyombi Morris
Executive Director
Biography
Nyombi Morris is a Ugandan environmental activist who is known for promoting and advocating for climate justice and gender equality. Morris’s activism began when he asked world leaders and polluters to adopt climate change based on the devastating rains and floods in Uganda. Morris is Executive Director of Earth Volunteers a non-profit organisation, a non-profit he founded in 2020 to mobilise youth for climate action.
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| Born | March 28, 1998 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Muteesa I Royal University (Uganda) |
| Occupation | Climate activist, Founder |
| Organization | Earth Volunteers |
| Known for | Climate justice |
| Movement | School strike for climate |
| Contact | m.nyombi@earthv.org |
Biography
Nyombi Morris is a Ugandan environmental activist who is known for promoting and advocating for climate justice and gender equality. Morris’s activism began when he asked world leaders and polluters to adopt climate change based on the devastating rains and floods in Uganda. Morris is Executive Director of Earth Volunteers a non-profit organisation, a non-profit he founded in 2020 to mobilise youth for climate action.
Early Life and Education
Born in Uganda, Morris pursued a diploma in IT and Computer Science at Muteesa I Royal University in Masaka, Uganda. Despite receiving a scholarship, financial constraints hindered his ability to cover all tuition fees, highlighting early challenges he faced in his educational journey.
Activism
In November 2014, Morris’s family farm in Luzira was devastated by rain and floods triggered by deforestation in the Bugoma Forest, prompting a relocation to Kampala and igniting his activism against climate change.
In November 2014, Morris’s family farm in Luzira was devastated by rain and floods triggered by deforestation in the Bugoma Forest, prompting a relocation to Kampala and igniting his activism against climate change. Inspired by Vanessa Nakate, a fellow Ugandan climate activist, Morris began participating in school strikes and joined the Rise Up Movement as a social media manager and climate justice advocate. His activism gained international attention, with features in prominent news outlets such as BBC, CBC, and CNN.
Professional Engagements
Morris has been actively engaged in challenging environmental issues, notably confronting the National Forestry Authority regarding the sale of the Bugoma Forest, a protected tropical forest in western Uganda.
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| Born | March 28, 1998 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Muteesa I Royal University (Uganda) |
| Occupation | Climate activist, Founder |
| Organization | Earth Volunteers |
| Known for | Climate justice |
| Movement | School strike for climate |
| Contact | m.nyombi@earthv.org |
Inspired by Vanessa Nakate, a fellow Ugandan climate activist, Morris began participating in school strikes and joined the Rise Up Movement as a social media manager and climate justice advocate. His activism gained international attention, with features in prominent news outlets such as BBC, CBC, and CNN.
Professional Engagements
Morris has been actively engaged in challenging environmental issues, notably confronting the National Forestry Authority regarding the sale of the Bugoma Forest, a protected tropical forest in western Uganda.
He gave a television appearance about the Bugoma Forest and put pressure on the National Environment Management Authority of Uganda (NEMA). After the protest, five Twitter accounts were suspended at the request of the Ugandan Government, including his. He has also been a vocal advocate for climate justice, participating in global movements like Fridays for Future.
Morris’s advocacy extends to international platforms, where he addresses world leaders on the urgency of climate action, notably speaking at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26, 27 and 28).
He gave a television appearance about the Bugoma Forest and put pressure on the National Environment Management Authority of Uganda (NEMA). After the protest, five Twitter accounts were suspended at the request of the Ugandan Government, including his. He has also been a vocal advocate for climate justice, participating in global movements like Fridays for Future.
Morris’s advocacy extends to international platforms, where he addresses world leaders on the urgency of climate action, notably speaking at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26, 27 and 28).
Leadership
Throughout his journey, Morris has been recognised for his exceptional contributions to environmental advocacy. He was awarded the “Environmentalist of Tomorrow” by CNN in June 2021 and received accolades such as the Doha Debates #SolvingIt26 Honouree and the Earth Champion Award for his impactful work. Morris’s leadership and dedication have earned him admiration and respect, positioning him as a beacon of hope and inspiration for addressing climate change and environmental sustainability.
Nyombi Morris Speaking
Morris is an experienced inspirational public speaker, giving talks, workshops, and keynotes on some of the world’s biggest stages such as TED Countdown, Yale University, World Urban Forum, International Fundraising Congress, UN Climate Conferences, Brookings University and more.
Morris has written opinion pieces for Time Magazine, Global Citizen and features on CNN, BBC, CNBC, CBC, CBS, United Nations Habitat, The Verge, Population Matters and more.