Dr. Susan Chomba is the director of vital landscapes at the World Resources Institute (WRI). She leads work on forest protection, landscape restoration, food systems transformation, and water. She is a scientist with research and development experience of more than 15 years. Susan is a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food), and a global ambassador for the Race to Resilience under the UN High Level Champions for Climate Action. She was named one of Global Landscapes Forum’s top women restoring the earth in 2021; one of the top 25 women shaping climate action in 2022 by Greenbiz; BBC top 100 Women in 2023; and received an honorary doctorate in public service from Bangor University, UK in 2024.