Janine Leone Campling is a renowned social activist and public speaker, dedicated to sustainable development and creating equitable carbon markets. As the founder of the ODIN platform, she empowers rural communities by connecting them with global markets. ODIN provides cutting-edge monitoring, reporting, and verification tools, along with productivity enhancements and customized training modules for grassroots projects.

Co-founding the NGO, GUD Malta with a growing global network of sustainability leaders and environmentalists, Janine’s initiatives bolster communities by developing value chains and sourcing private sector finance, particularly in support of the Great Green Wall project, which spans from Senegal to Djibouti. This initiative addresses environmental challenges like desertification, economic migration, and social unrest by creating a corridor of trees and vegetation. As a private sector partner to the African Union Great Green Wall Steering.

Committee, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Janine’s work focuses on environmental conservation and social impact.

Janine advocates for a holistic triple bottom line approach, integrating economic, social, and environmental outcomes, particularly in relation to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) implementations. Her efforts aim to uplift the lives of 90 million people, with a focus on empowering youth in Africa. In collaboration with UN Habitat’s World Urban Campaign, Janine also tackles homelessness and enhances climate resilience.

Her expertise extends to climate-smart agriculture, afforestation, and reforestation in the Sahel region using machine learning and research. Janine is a key advisor to African governments and collaborates with international agencies. She actively participates in global forums, promoting net-zero strategies and equitable sustainable development, especially for the Global South. She holds an MBA from Arden University in the UK, and her work continues to shape global efforts toward a more sustainable future.