University of Nairobi honors Global Center on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen
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Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Center on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Nairobi at the institutions 2022 Commencement Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Center on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Nairobi at the institutions 2022 Commencement Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya.
- The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Stephen Kiama, presented the award, describing Professor Verkooijen as a champion of causesthat make the world a better place.
- Today, the University of Nairobi is proud to confer the degree of Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa, to Professor Patrick Verkooijen in recognition of his distinguished academic and leadership career in climate change and adaptation Professor Kiama said.
- Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the Global Center on Adaptation, congratulated Professor Verkooijen on his award.