Mr. Samuel Okulony is the current Chief Executive Officer of the Environment Governance Institute (EGI), a Ugandan non-profit dedicated to promoting environmental governance, natural resource management, and community-centered advocacy. Samuel holds a Master of Science in Conservation and Natural Resources from Kyambogo University, a Master of Law in Natural Resources Law from Victoria University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Technology, and Management from Kyambogo University. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Climate Change and Sustainable Development from Makerere University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Monitoring and Evaluation from Philanthropy University. In addition, he has undertaken specialized professional training in climate change and disaster risk management, project planning and management, media relations and communication, NGO financial management, and negotiation and consensus-building. Before joining EGI, Samuel gained extensive experience working with leading governance and accountability organizations in Uganda. From 2013 to 2017, he served as Programs and Research Coordinator at the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO). From 2017 to 2019, he worked as a Program Officer for Natural Resources Governance at Transparency International Uganda. Since 2018, Samuel has become a recognized nationally, regionally, and internationally for his advocacy on the environmental, social, and human rights impacts of fossil fuel projects, including the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), the Kingfisher project, and the Tilenga project. His expertise extends to public finance, energy transition, and critical minerals governance, where he challenges harmful financial flows and promotes pathways for equitable, low-carbon development. Beyond his professional work, Samuel is a passionate advocate for human dignity and believes in building a world free of violence against women and children, where communities can thrive in justice, equity, and peace