Daniel Koto Dagnon
Daniel Koto Dagnon is a Beninese water and climate-change specialist and environmental activist. He has worked on youth participation in water management, climate action and environmental protection in Benin. He has served as president of the Beninese chapter of the World Parliament for Water.[1]
Education
Dagnon studied hydrology and water resources management at Benin's National Institute of Water (Institut National de l'Eau). He completed a professional qualification in hydrology and water resources management in 2020, graduating with highest honours.[2]
Environmental activism
Dagnon's work has focused on water management, climate change and environmental protection. He has been involved with youth organisations and initiatives aimed at increasing the participation of young people in environmental decision-making.[3]
In 2021, Dagnon developed the Green Amazones project through the Project Green Course programme. The project sought to increase the participation of women and girls in climate action in Benin through surveys, workshops and community activities.[4]
In 2022, he was identified by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as president of Benin's Youth Parliament for Water. He participated in a UNESCO discussion on gender equality and climate change.[5]
Water advocacy
Dagnon has represented Beninese youth in discussions on water, sanitation and climate change. The Benin Network of the World Youth Parliament for Water describes itself as a non-profit youth organisation working to promote access to water, hygiene and sanitation and to strengthen youth participation in related decision-making.[6]
He represented Benin at international climate meetings, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP27 in Egypt, where he was listed as a junior consultant in water and climate change for the Beninese Network of the World Youth Parliament for Water.[7]
In 2023, he conducted a training session in Abomey-Calavi on participation in international decision-making processes concerning water and climate. The training was organised by the environmental organisation SOS Biodiversity.[8]
Environmental projects
Dagnon has worked on community-based environmental projects in Benin. One such project, the Atidogbè project, focused on planting trees in degraded areas near rivers and involving young people and local communities in maintaining the trees. The project was presented as a response to the effects of flooding and environmental degradation.[9]
He has also served as a hydrologist and specialist in water and climate change with the Beninese development organisation Urgences Développement.[10]
Publications
Dagnon has written articles on environmental issues and climate policy. His writing has addressed subjects including ecofeminism, environmental ethics and the effects of climate change on women and vulnerable communities.[11]
References
- ↑ "National Representatives: Our Chapters". Africa Youth Parliament of Water. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Daniel Koto Dagnon". pS-Eau. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Students Map - Daniel Koto Dagnon". Turning Green. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Climate Action Projects: Green Amazones". Turning Green. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Gender Equality to solve the Climate Emergency". UNESCO. 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "I Commit to a Resilient Environment (PERE)". Climate Chance. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Provisional list of participants" (PDF). United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Atelier de formation sur la participation aux instances de prises de décisions à l'international liées à l'eau et au climat". SOS Biodiversity. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Factsheet Water" (PDF). Global Center on Adaptation. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Notre équipe". Urgences Développement. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "The Importance of Ecofeminism and Environmental Ethics". Earth.Org. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2026.