Babalwa is a youth energy enthusiast, her curiosity for problem solving and unquestioned policy have lead her to step outside of her comfort zone. She has developed her curiosity through engaging in Approaches regarding sustainability, the circular economy, energy systems and climate change mitigation strategies that affect Africa and the world at large, through Fellowships such as, the African Climate Governance, Diplomacy and Negotiations leadership programme (AGNES). With a background in Social Sciences, the lens of power relations, has contributed to her Vision of redefining systems of sustainable development. Babalwa is a Women in Leadership(WIL) Fellow, and believes Sustainable development and progress are created by integrity becoming a primary pillar in African Leadership.
As a Mercedes Bens Bevisioneers Fellow, she envisions an Africa, that is empowered, revolutionized and filled with Authentic, African relevant Innovations, this has lead her to Found the Planet Positive Project, UTANDO.
UTANDO talk show is where Babalwa facilitates conversations with Experts around Energy Literacy, Climate Action, and Sustainability with experts. With experiance in moderating Panels such the 1.5 Degrees Conference and the Future Energy Show she brings fun, passion and dedication to the stage.
As a Planet Postive Project in Development UTANDO aims to bridge the gap between energy security and food security using waste management.
In Advocating for Policy, she is the Co-Founder of Energy Gist that aims to empower individuals through innovative Energy policy and Energy literature.
With a History in like minded youth centred programmes, Babalwa continues to Advocate for youth Visibility, and Participation in the Green Economy. “I believe the Youth to be Essential mobilizers of change