Uchendu Kelo Hero
Chartered Net Zero Consultant

Uchendu Kelo Hero

Climate Advisor & Sustainability Leader

5+
Years at UN
Net Zero
Chartered
City-Scale
Decarb
Kelo engaging in a sustainability workshop
UNEP GEO-7
Fellow
About Me

Bridging Engineering, Sustainability& Policy

I am a Chartered Net Zero Consultant with a multidisciplinary background spanning engineering, sustainability, and technology policy. I hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nigeria and a Master's in Science and Technology Policy from the University of Sussex, where I received the prestigious Gold Spirit of Sussex Award.

My professional and research interests lie in advancing systemic, city-scale decarbonisation and translating sustainability transitions theory into actionable frameworks for policy and practice.

Mechanical Engineering
University of Nigeria
MSc Science & Tech Policy
University of Sussex
Gold Spirit of Sussex
Prestigious Award
Chartered Consultant
Net Zero Certified
Experience

Professional Journey

From engineering to climate policy — a career dedicated to accelerating the global transition to net zero.

Decarbonisation & Energy Transition Consultant

Mott MacDonald

Key member of the Decarbonisation and Energy Transition (DET) team, supporting local authorities and major infrastructure clients in developing robust, place-based pathways toward net zero. Focus areas include city-scale energy transition, heat decarbonisation, and systemic integration of technology and policy.

City-scale energy transition planningHeat decarbonisation strategiesPlace-based net zero pathwaysInfrastructure client advisory
Mott MacDonald - Decarbonisation & Energy Transition Consultant

Member, Technology Executive Committee

UNFCCC (United Nations)

Served on the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee's Open-ended Activity Group, contributing to climate technology frameworks and facilitating technology transfer for developing nations. Over 5 years of engagement with UN multilateral climate processes.

Technology transfer frameworksMultilateral climate negotiationsOpen-ended Activity Group member5+ years UN engagement
UNFCCC (United Nations) - Member, Technology Executive Committee

GEO-7 Fellow

UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)

Selected as a UNEP GEO-7 Fellow, contributing to the seventh edition of UNEP's flagship Global Environment Outlook report — the world's most comprehensive assessment of the state of the global environment.

Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7)Environmental assessment researchUNEP flagship publicationPolicy-science interface
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) - GEO-7 Fellow
Areas of Impact

Creating Lasting Change

Working at the intersection of engineering, policy, and sustainability to accelerate the transition to a net zero future.

Energy Transition

Developing systemic pathways for city-scale energy transitions, focusing on heat decarbonisation and renewable integration.

Climate Policy

5+ years engaging with the UN and multilateral processes on climate technology transfer and environmental governance.

Net Zero Pathways

Supporting local authorities and infrastructure clients with robust, place-based strategies toward achieving net zero targets.

Workshops & Advocacy

Hosting and facilitating workshops on sustainability transitions, engaging stakeholders from government, industry, and academia.

Research & Publications

Contributing to UNEP's Global Environment Outlook and translating sustainability transitions theory into actionable frameworks.

Academic Excellence

Gold Spirit of Sussex Award recipient, bridging mechanical engineering with science and technology policy for systemic change.

Recognition

Awards & Achievements

Rising Star of the Year

Highly Commended Finalist — 2025

Recognised as a Highly Commended Finalist for the 2025 Rising Star of the Year at the Society for the Environment (SocEnv) Awards— a mark of distinction for emerging leaders driving sustainability and environmental excellence.

Society for the Environment

Gold Spirit of Sussex Award

University of Sussex

Received the prestigious Gold Spirit of Sussex Award during the Master's in Science and Technology Policy — recognising outstanding contribution to the university community and exceptional academic achievement.

Academic Excellence
With the UN Secretary-General
With the UN Secretary-General
COP28 Dubai Youth Climate Dialogue
COP28 Dubai Youth Climate Dialogue
YOUNGO Climate Discussions
YOUNGO Climate Discussions
SocEnv Rising Star Award 2025
SocEnv Rising Star Award 2025
Let's Connect

Ready to Collaborate on Climate Solutions?

Whether you're working on energy transition strategies, net zero pathways, or sustainability policy — I'd love to explore how we can create impact together.