Simran Khataw
About Simran Khataw
Simran Khataw is a Climate Action Programme Assistant at the World Food Programme, where she coordinates climate action programming focused on climate adaptation and energy access. She has a background in environmental sustainability and has worked with various organizations across Africa, contributing to climate change communication and partnership building.
Work at World Food Programme
Simran Khataw currently serves as a Climate Action Programme Assistant at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Nairobi, Kenya. She has been in this role since 2022, focusing on climate adaptation, climate security, energy access, and pastoral livelihoods. In her capacity, she coordinates climate action programming within the Food Systems unit at the WFP Regional Bureau. Previously, she worked in a similar role at WFP from 2021 to 2022, where she communicated on food systems and climate change to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Education and Expertise
Simran Khataw studied at the University of Cape Town, where she earned a Bachelor's of Social Science in Environmental Geographical Science. She further pursued her education at the same institution, achieving a Postgraduate Honours in Environmental Geographical Science in 2021. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, where she obtained an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Background
Simran Khataw has a diverse professional background that includes various roles related to climate action and sustainability. She worked as an Environmental and Economic Sustainability Evidence Research Consultant at Tearfund in 2022, covering regions in Zambia and Malawi. Earlier, she served as a Delegate at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation in South Africa for one month in 2019. Her experience also includes leadership roles at CampusKey Student Living and tutoring at the University of Cape Town.
Achievements
During her tenure at the World Food Programme, Simran Khataw has successfully drafted concept notes and proposals to secure financing for multi-year climate adaptation and resilience programming. She has built partnerships with various stakeholders, including agencies, NGOs, government bodies, and the private sector, to integrate climate adaptation into programming. Her role has involved significant communication efforts, ensuring that both technical and non-technical audiences are informed about food systems and climate change.