Mr. Moses Ocen

Moses Ocen is an Environmental Scientist, Community Development Practitioner, and social entrepreneur serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of AgriCycle Uganda, a youth-led environmental organisation based in Northern Uganda. He holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management, a Bachelor of Science in Bio Systems Engineering, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development from Gulu University.

Moses is passionate about advancing climate justice, circular economy innovation, clean energy access, and community-led environmental conservation. Through AgriCycle Uganda, he leads initiatives that transform agricultural waste into clean cooking briquettes and other valuable products, promote agroforestry, restore degraded ecosystems, and create green livelihood opportunities for women, young people, and vulnerable communities.

His work bridges environmental innovation, climate action, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. He advocates for greater youth participation in climate policy and decision-making, emphasising that local communities should be recognised as key drivers of climate solutions. Moses has received recognition for his environmental innovation and leadership, including the Best Young Environmentalist Innovator Award in Uganda in 2022 and recognition through the SDG Innovation Challenge. He is committed to connecting grassroots climate innovations with global climate ambitions and inspiring the next generation of African climate leaders.