Moses Chiposa

Moses CHIPOSA 📍 Lusaka, Zambia 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/moses-chiposa-70767a131 Professional Summary Forestry & ESG Program Manager with 7+ years of experience in environmental sustainability, carbon project development, and biodiversity conservation. Skilled in designing and managing large-scale reforestation and climate projects that integrate community development, sustainable livelihoods, and ESG compliance. Strong expertise in project management, climate finance, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. Key Skills i. Carbon Project Development & Climate Finance ii. ESG Program Management iii. Forestry & Land Restoration iv. Sustainable Livelihoods Integration v. Project Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation vi. Stakeholder & Community Engagement Professional Experience Forestry & ESG Program Manager Metalex Commodities Africa Mine – Lusaka, Zambia | 2023 – Present i. Lead forestry and ESG programs, developing policies aligned with sustainable development goals. ii. Spearheaded the Misitu Conservation Project (62,000+ hectares, >1.3M tCO₂e projected removals in 10 years). iii. Integrated sustainable livelihoods including beekeeping, poultry, bamboo, and clean energy solutions. Project Lead Developer Misitu Conservation Project – Northwestern Zambia | 2021 – Present i. Designed and launched large-scale afforestation and conservation initiatives. ii. Built partnerships with communities and local authorities for forest restoration. Founder & CEO Chips Green Innovations – Lusaka, Zambia | 2020 – Present i. Established a social enterprise driving climate-smart solutions, reforestation, and ESG-sensitive projects. Managing Director Plant A Million Zambia – Lusaka, Zambia | 2016 – 2020 ii. Oversaw successful planting of 1.5 million+ trees in four years. iii. Coordinated donor engagement and community partnerships. Forestry Consultant Independent – Zambia & International | 2015 – Present i. Provided advisory services on sustainable forestry, biodiversity conservation, and carbon projects. Education 1. MSc Forestry Economics & Management – Beijing Forestry University 2. BSc Forestry – Copperbelt University 3. Diploma in Agriculture – Zambia College of Agriculture Professional Memberships • Member, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) • Member, IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) • Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)