Gibson Gala is a seasoned humanitarian and development professional with extensive experience leading climate and disaster risk financing, rural development and resilience-building initiatives across the Pacific region. With more than a decade of technical, analytical and program leadership experience, he has supported governments, international organisations and communities to strengthen resilience to climate change, natural hazards and socio-economic vulnerabilities.
He has “held senior roles with international organization, where he managed major humanitarian and development programs, including anticipatory action, cash transfer mechanisms, emergency response and climate-resilient education initiatives.
Previously, he served in a range of senior and technical roles across the Pacific, including with GIZ, the Global Shield Initiative, UNDP, Northern Environmental Solutions, the World Bank, the International Organization for Migration, ADRA, the World Food Programme, WHO and the Global Green Growth Institute. His work has spanned blue carbon, environmental conservation, emergency response, climate and disaster risk financing, renewable energy, rural electrification, community resilience and environmental management.
He holds a Master’s degree in Disaster Risk and Resilience from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
