Dr. Pascal Bataringaya is one of the leading theologians of the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda, which strives for reconciliation between the ethnic groups after the genocide of 1994. Dr. Pascal Bataringaya studied theology – including as a fellow of the United Evangelical Mission (VEM) at the University of Bochum. He wrote his doctoral thesis on “Paths to Reconciliation. The Rwandan churches and the work of reconciliation after the genocide – impulses of peace ethics Dietrich Bonhoeffer “.
As of 2015 he has been President of the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda (EPR).

2000 – 2021

Leadership experiences as Oberkirchenrat /Senior Church Councilor, Member of Governing Church Board of the Evangelical Church of Westphalia (EKvW) – 2 million members – and Head of Department for Ecumenism, Mission and Global Responsibility. Global experiences as Head of Department for cooperation with global partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America, USA, Europe, and with German and International Associations e.g. Protestant Church in Germany (EKD), Bread for the World, United Evangelical Mission (UEM), Conference of European Churches (CEC), World Council of Churches (WCC), World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) etc. in the fields of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation, with focus on Sustainable Development Goals, Ethical & Sustainable Banking and Micro-Finances, Social and Environmental Impact Investing, transformations for just, participatory and sustainable economies in the service of life. www.ekvw.de

Since 2016

Dr Moeller serves at international leadership level with United Evangelical Mission (UEM), Communion of 39 members – Churches in Africa, Asia and Europe, as Vice-Moderator, Vice-Chairperson of International Supervisory Board and Chairperson of its Finance Committee. www.vemission.org

Since 2018

Co-Founder Dr Moeller serves as Chairperson of Board of Directors at One Climate Fund Southern Africa (PTY) Ltd. Purpose of Company: facilitate economic development and employment creation, address energy poverty, transform the energy sector from fossils to sustainable sources; reduce emissions in line with COP21 Paris Agreement. www.oneclimatefund.co.za

Since 2009

Co-Founder Dr Moeller serves as Vice-Chairperson of CHABAHIVA Trust in South Africa. Vision: A strong relationship between businesses and churches in distressed communities. Mission: to be a compassionate and responsible social investor. Through its CHABAHIVA Collaborative Network (CCN) the Trust has a wide and diverse footprint in South Africa with a manifold and widespread impact as Fund Manager as well as project implementer. www.chabahiva.org

Dr Ibrahim Hafeezur Rehman, a British Chevening scholar of the 2000 batch, is presently Senior Director (Europe) with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, responsible for enhancing collaboration with VITO as well as with other organizations in Europe.

With a doctorate from University of Utrecht, he has over 26 years of experience in projects and activities related to rural development in general, dissemination of Rural Energy Technologies, Natural Resources Management, and Watershed Development in particular. Dr Rehman has worked with bilateral agencies, corporate set-up and NGOs on issues of poverty alleviation. His key areas of focus include involving and consolidating grassroots institutions, undertaking initiatives pertaining to market development for clean energy technologies in rural areas and implementing replicable models of efficient management of natural resources at the grassroots level.

Dr Rehman has worked in different countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Thailand, Belgium, etc. He is a co-author of three books and has written several papers/articles in reputed journals and magazines.

Siward holds a master in social and political theory and American Studies and is experienced in the cooperative renewable energy sector. A professional in public affairs concerning renewable community energy projects and a remarkable projectmanager.

His positions:

cooperative director of Energie Samen, board member of NVDE,

chairman of Windvogel (wind cooperative), secretary of REScoop EU and

director of Ode Decentraal.

Edgar Boes-Wenner has been working on climate change issues since the late 1980s. He is a founding member and honorary board member of the climate protection cooperative fairPla.net e.G. In his capacity he was involved in the organization and execution of several solar and wind power projects, which were financed with citizen participation.

He acted as project manager of the energy project “World Energy School”. For eight years he was a member of the environmental committee of the Evangelical Church of Westphalia.

Siward holds a master in social and political theory and American Studies and is experienced in the cooperative renewable energy sector. A professional in public affairs concerning renewable community energy projects and a remarkable projectmanager.

His positions:

cooperative director of Energie Samen, board member of NVDE,

chairman of Windvogel (wind cooperative), secretary of REScoop EU and

director of Ode Decentraal.

Edgar Boes-Wenner has been working on climate change issues since the late 1980s. He is a founding member and honorary board member of the climate protection cooperative fairPla.net e.G. In his capacity he was involved in the organization and execution of several solar and wind power projects, which were financed with citizen participation.

He acted as project manager of the energy project “World Energy School”. For eight years he was a member of the environmental committee of the Evangelical Church of Westphalia.

Member of Management Board Prokon Renewable Energy Cooperative, 40000 Members, Developing and Runing Windfarms and PVplants in Europe about 4 years

Member of Management Board GLS Bank Cooperative, 130.000 Members, Germans first sustainable Bank established 1974 about 14 years.

Brenda has 30 years of professional experience in social and sustainable development; national and international. She is educated in community development, change management, Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Affairs. As entrepreneur with a ‘green drive’ she moves people, organizations, governments and business towards a sustainable & social future. Brenda is initiator and board member for 20 years in non-profit organizations. Brenda is a professional in community energy in the Netherlands:

• Vice-president of Groninger Energie Koepel

• Board-member North Netherlands at Energie Samen

• Representative for cooperatives at Regional Energy Strategy in the region of Groningen

• Guest teacher Energy for Society Hanzehogeschool Groningen

Member of Management Board Prokon Renewable Energy Cooperative, 40000 Members, Developing and Runing Windfarms and PVplants in Europe about 4 years

Member of Management Board GLS Bank Cooperative, 130.000 Members, Germans first sustainable Bank established 1974 about 14 years.

Dr. Pillay has extensive experience in structuring funds for investment in a range of socially needed infrastructure assets, financial services, affordable and rental housing including climate finance.

While at the Development Bank of Southern Africa he was responsible for infrastructure investment in South Africa. During an 8 year period many water, sanitation, roads and housing projects were financing under his leadership. He was also involved in the first PPP in South Africa.

At Standard Corporate Merchant Bank (SCBM) he was involved in the financing of both Public Finance and Project Finance transactions in SA and the SADC region. He arranged and structured deals for Water & Sanitation, Communication, Ports, Power Generation, Transport, Prisons, Integrated Housing Projects and Infrastructure. At SCMB he was involved in the South Africa Infrastructure Fund (equity and debt) funding for limited recourse projects in SA.

Dr. Pillay has extensive experience as a wholesale lender to banks and non-banks that financed housing. He established the first Housing Equity Fund in South Africa while at the NHFC. He has studied local and international housing finance systems and helped to draft legislation, structure financial mechanisms and arrange instruments to promote lending to the low- income communities. Dr. Pillay has arranged and structured finance for some of the largest infrastructure projects in Africa.

His executive training in this field includes participation in:

• The Management of Development Programme (DBSA /World Bank).
• The Public Private Partnership in Infrastructure Investment Course (Institute of Public Private Partnerships [IP3], in Washington).
• The Housing Finance Programme (Wharton Business School).
• Training of Trainers Program on Climate Proofing of Infrastructure Investments

Dr. Pillay has been a Director of:

• The Micro-Finance Regulatory Council (Chairperson).
• Office of Disclosure, National Department of Human Settlements (Deputy-Chairperson).
• Cape Town Community Housing Company (Director).
• The National Urban Housing and Reconstruction Agency (Managing Director).
• Ekurhuleni Housing Company (Chief Executive Officer).
• Currently Senior Finance and Infrastructure advisor to GIZ.

Eric Bagenzi, Rwanda national, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in the faculty of agricultural engineering and environmental management, department of Irrigation and Drainage in the option of Soil and Water Management from The University of Rwanda.

He has undergone a number of trainings including farming and increasing of agricultural and livestock production, inclusive business approaches in renewable energy, Gender and Environment and Network Climate Action. He has been serving as RDIS field Coordinator in Rusizi and Nyamasheke districts for two years while he has been a Farm manager at the same time.

Dr. Pillay has extensive experience in structuring funds for investment in a range of socially needed infrastructure assets, financial services, affordable and rental housing including climate finance.

While at the Development Bank of Southern Africa he was responsible for infrastructure investment in South Africa. During an 8 year period many water, sanitation, roads and housing projects were financing under his leadership. He was also involved in the first PPP in South Africa.

At Standard Corporate Merchant Bank (SCBM) he was involved in the financing of both Public Finance and Project Finance transactions in SA and the SADC region. He arranged and structured deals for Water & Sanitation, Communication, Ports, Power Generation, Transport, Prisons, Integrated Housing Projects and Infrastructure. At SCMB he was involved in the South Africa Infrastructure Fund (equity and debt) funding for limited recourse projects in SA.

Dr. Pillay has extensive experience as a wholesale lender to banks and non-banks that financed housing. He established the first Housing Equity Fund in South Africa while at the NHFC. He has studied local and international housing finance systems and helped to draft legislation, structure financial mechanisms and arrange instruments to promote lending to the low- income communities. Dr. Pillay has arranged and structured finance for some of the largest infrastructure projects in Africa.

His executive training in this field includes participation in:

• The Management of Development Programme (DBSA /World Bank).
• The Public Private Partnership in Infrastructure Investment Course (Institute of Public Private Partnerships [IP3], in Washington).
• The Housing Finance Programme (Wharton Business School).
• Training of Trainers Program on Climate Proofing of Infrastructure Investments

Dr. Pillay has been a Director of:

• The Micro-Finance Regulatory Council (Chairperson).
• Office of Disclosure, National Department of Human Settlements (Deputy-Chairperson).
• Cape Town Community Housing Company (Director).
• The National Urban Housing and Reconstruction Agency (Managing Director).
• Ekurhuleni Housing Company (Chief Executive Officer).
• Currently Senior Finance and Infrastructure advisor to GIZ.

Eric Bagenzi, Rwanda national, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in the faculty of agricultural engineering and environmental management, department of Irrigation and Drainage in the option of Soil and Water Management from The University of Rwanda.

He has undergone a number of trainings including farming and increasing of agricultural and livestock production, inclusive business approaches in renewable energy, Gender and Environment and Network Climate Action. He has been serving as RDIS field Coordinator in Rusizi and Nyamasheke districts for two years while he has been a Farm manager at the same time.

When Fanny was approached to contribute to One Climate World, she didn’t have to think long about it because now, in addition to her daily work for developing renewable energy, she can also work on climate justice, something close to her heart.

Bishop Kalimba holds a PhD in Ethics and Theology of the University of Strasbourg. He is a lecturer at the Protestant University of Butare, Board Member of the Protestant Council in Rwanda, Member of UEM Councel, Wuppertal and president of the Rural and Development Interdiocesan Service (RDIS).

When Fanny was approached to contribute to One Climate World, she didn’t have to think long about it because now, in addition to her daily work for developing renewable energy, she can also work on climate justice, something close to her heart.

Bishop Kalimba holds a PhD in Ethics and Theology of the University of Strasbourg. He is a lecturer at the Protestant University of Butare, Board Member of the Protestant Council in Rwanda, Member of UEM Councel, Wuppertal and president of the Rural and Development Interdiocesan Service (RDIS).

Dieter Seifried is founder and managing director of Ö-quadrat. From 2011 to 2015, he was a lecturer at the University of Freiburg in the Department of forestry, where he taught energy efficiency and energy policy framework conditions. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of ADEV Windkraft AG as well as a member of the Supervisory Board of the Business Association 100% Renewable Energy and the Genossenschaft fesa-Energie Geno e.G.

From 1983 to 1999 he was an employee, coordinator and project manager at the Öko-Institut. Climate-friendly concepts for the energy transition, cost efficient planning, contracting and the “green electricity” were the focus of his work.

Tobias Temming holds a PhD in History from the University of Münster. He also studied Political Science and German Literature and Media Science at the Universities of Marburg, Amsterdam and Granada.

Dr. Temming is working since ten years on climate change issues and has been involved in the organization and execution of solar power projects. He acted as project manager for fairPla.net and for One for the Climate and has been involved in the development of the 1Climate International Cooperative since it’s very early stages.

Tobias has worked in different countries such as Germany, Peru, Belgium, The Netherlands and Spain.

Dieter Seifried is founder and managing director of Ö-quadrat. From 2011 to 2015, he was a lecturer at the University of Freiburg in the Department of forestry, where he taught energy efficiency and energy policy framework conditions. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of ADEV Windkraft AG as well as a member of the Supervisory Board of the Business Association 100% Renewable Energy and the Genossenschaft fesa-Energie Geno e.G.

From 1983 to 1999 he was an employee, coordinator and project manager at the Öko-Institut. Climate-friendly concepts for the energy transition, cost efficient planning, contracting and the “green electricity” were the focus of his work.

Tobias Temming is a dedicated project manager with a unique background, holding a PhD in Cultural History from the University of Münster. He also studied Political Science, German Literature and Media Science at the Universities of Marburg, Amsterdam and Granada. This academic foundation has shaped his deep understanding of social change and justice, which now drives his work in the fight against climate change.

Dr. Temming is working since more then ten years on climate change issues and has been involved in the organization and execution of solar power projects. He acted as project manager for fairPla.net and for One for the Climate.

As co-founder of One Climate World Tobias has been involved in the development of the 1Climate International Cooperative since it’s very early stages, using his historical insight to approach modern environmental challenges with a broader, systemic perspective.

His expertise in project planning, resource management, and stakeholder engagement allows him to deliver impactful solutions. Passionate about climate justice, Tobias integrates his knowledge of the past with his commitment to a sustainable future, ensuring that his projects not only reduce carbon emissions but also promote equity and resilience within communities.

Tobias has worked in different countries such as Germany, Peru, Belgium, The Netherlands and Spain.