About Mariam
Bio
Mariam Maku Swaleh is a Kenyan environmental chemist and ocean-climate innovator. She leads the Ocean Climate Innovation Hub Kenya, a UN-endorsed initiative advancing marine-based climate solutions and community-driven action. Her work bridges science, policy, and storytelling to center African voices in global climate solutions
An idea worth spreading
Africa’s coastline holds untapped power not just to fight climate change, but to lead the world in ocean-based climate innovation. When science, community, and culture come together, we don’t just protect the ocean, we transform our future