DAN RUTABINGWA GAKIRE

Program Facilitator - Environmental Justice Program

Dan Gakire is an environmental professional with extensive experience in climate policy, sustainability, and community engagement. He currently serves as a Project Manager at Equity Bank Rwanda, where he leads ESG initiatives, builds strategic partnerships, and advances green financing opportunities. Previously, he coordinated climate programs with Makeway and Ecology Ottawa, where he led campaigns on air quality, sustainable transportation, and electric school buses while engaging Black communities in climate preparedness and policy advocacy. With a background in environmental justice education, Dan brings expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and policy development. He also contributes his leadership as a board member of multiple environmental organizations in Canada, championing equity-driven climate action.