Emmanuel is an emerging force in conservation and climate action from Tanzania, leading multiple youth initiatives with innovation and determination. He is the elected President of the Tanzanian chapter of the World Youth Parliament for Water, where he leads initiatives driving sustainable water management through the youth’s capacity, drive and manifesto.

He is the first Tanzanian to enrol in the MSc in water science, policy and management from the University of Oxford, UK. He currently works at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Tanzania.

Previously, Emmanuel held elevated roles, including environment programmes lead at a UK-based youth-led network, the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust and interning with IUCN as restoration connector for Africa. Other noteworthy achievements include his coordination of UNESCO’s MAB Youth Network in Rwanda when he worked with UNESCO’s National Commission for Rwanda, and winning an award at the XV World Forest Congress in Seoul, Korea, in 2022.

Emmanuel's academic journey began with a BA (Hons) in global challenges, where his research explored the pivotal role of water resources in addressing global issues. His work and dedication are exemplary and noteworthy among his peers, he has been invited to present at regional events in Africa to global stages such as the 2023 Water and WASH Futures Conference in Australia.