I am an ardent Aviation & Tourism Professional, Sustainability enthusiast, and entrepreneur. I hold a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management (BSc) from Kenyatta University in Nairobi; a joint European Master in Tourism Management (MSc) from University of Southern Denmark, University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) and University of Girona (Spain); a Climate Friendly Travel Diploma offered by SUNx Malta at the Institute of Tourism Studies (Malta); and I completed the Climate Governance, Diplomacy And Negotiations Leadership Program facilitated by African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES AFRICA). I am currently working part-time with SUNx Malta to build CFT Chapters in LDCs, SIDS, and LDC+ countries, which are the most vulnerable to climate change. The overall objective is to advance a CFT culture at the grassroots level and work towards a green future for the tourism sector and the millions of livelihoods that depend on it.

A graduate of the inaugural diploma in climate friendly travel by the Sun X program, I am enthusiastic and motivated towards realizing a low carbon, SDG linked and Paris 1.5 trajectory for destination #magicalKenya.

Mary Kimeu is a tourism professional who strives for adoption of responsible tourism practices and is committed to building meaningful connections, inspiring action, and supporting businesses on their journey toward climate-friendly travel. She holds a BSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Kenyatta University and brings a strong blend of storytelling, strategy, and sector knowledge from her work in tourism communications, membership, and events. As a Communications Officer at a leading tourism organization, Mary has works closely with hotels, tour operators, and conservation partners to promote sustainability across the sector. A recipient of a CFT Diploma, she serves as the Chapter Leader for Climate-Friendly Travel (CFT) in Kenya, where she leads efforts to grow a vibrant and engaged community of tourism stakeholders committed to climate action. Mary is especially driven to champion low-carbon, values-based travel that aligns with the principles of the Earth Charter.