Lordina Mahama’s Climate Resilience Vision Praised by Regional Women’s Forum at UNGA80
Her Excellency Lordina Dramani Mahama, former President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), received high praise for her climate resilience vision during a prestigious side event at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
The commendation came from Her Excellency Mme Monica, Third First Lady of Namibia, during a high-level forum that brought together first ladies and women leaders from across the African continent to discuss innovative approaches to climate adaptation.
Mme Monica highlighted Mahama’s transformative work during her OAFLAD presidency, particularly emphasizing her strategic focus on building sustainable support systems for women in climate-vulnerable communities across Africa.
“Her vision extended far beyond immediate relief,” Mme Monica noted, praising how Mahama’s approach created lasting institutional change that continues to benefit communities long after her presidential term.
The forum celebrated Mahama’s pioneering work in linking women’s economic empowerment with environmental sustainability – an innovative programming model that has become a template for climate adaptation initiatives across the region.
This integrated approach has proven particularly effective in addressing the dual challenges of climate vulnerability and gender inequality, creating resilient communities while empowering women as climate leaders.
The recognition at UNGA80 underscores the continental reach of Mahama’s climate resilience framework. Her strategic initiatives have been replicated across multiple African nations, demonstrating the scalability and effectiveness of women-centered climate solutions.
The side event, organized by OAFLAD, focused specifically on amplifying women’s experiences and leadership in climate adaptation – a core principle that Mahama championed throughout her tenure.
The praise for Mahama’s work reflects OAFLAD’s culture of building upon previous successes rather than starting from scratch with each new leadership transition. This continuity has strengthened the organization’s impact and created lasting change across the continent.
As climate challenges intensify across Africa, Mahama’s vision of empowering women as agents of climate resilience continues to provide a roadmap for sustainable adaptation strategies that prioritize both environmental and social sustainability.
The UNGA80 recognition positions her climate work as a model for international development organizations seeking to create meaningful, lasting change in climate-vulnerable communities worldwide.
