Panco Marta

About

Marta Panco is a recognized expert in the field of sustainable agriculture and climate change adaptation, with an impressive career of over ten years in international organizations. Based primarily in Nairobi, Kenya, she worked as an Analyst for Resilience and Regional Food Systems at the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), contributing to multi-national assessments and climate adaptation programs. Her notable achievements include leading assessments for the Climate Adaptation Africa program, analyzing nature-based solutions (NbS) for drought resilience in Kenya using the OECD-DAC framework, and developing the training manual "Resilient & Sustainable Food Value Chain Development" for 12 African countries. As CEO and co-founder of an environmental and agricultural consultancy initiative, Marta Panco has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as UNESCO, UNDP, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), and organizations like Save the Elephants or the Ethiopian Apiculture Development Association. She has evaluated innovative projects like "Women for Bees," which empowers women in rural communities through beekeeping, highlighting the role of bees in economic security, human-elephant conflict management, and biodiversity conservation in countries like Ethiopia and Kenya. She also actively contributes to international publications and events, including abstracts for Apimondia 2025 on beekeeping in challenging environments, promoting sustainable solutions for agriculture. A graduate of a master's degree at SupAgro, Marta Panco stands out for her passion for sustainable development, creative communication skills, and commitment to projects that combine gender equality with environmental protection. With extensive experience in portfolio and food resilience program evaluations, she continues to seek collaborations for initiatives that support rural women and ecological innovations in East Africa, inspiring through posts and personal experiences, such as the discovery of pure white honey from Tigray, Ethiopia. Her ties to the Republic of Moldova are visible through contributions to local media on beekeeping and green agricultural practices.