Jemi leads ICLEI Southeast Asia's equitable development pathway initiatives, ensuring climate solutions are inclusive, community-driven, and grounded in local realities. Across the Philippines, she facilitates participatory planning and capacity-building for Climate and Disaster Risk Assessments and climate action plans, embedding gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) at every step.Her portfolio includes the Safe and Sound Cities Programme, Ambitious City Promises, Urban-LEDS, and the C40 Cities Climate Action Planning Programme for Quezon City—work that has helped cities integrate social equity into low-emission development strategies. Jemi partners with governments and development organizations to advance equitable, resilient climate action across Southeast Asia.