Climate Passion to Climate Tech: Diana Maranga on Innovation, Equity & Carbon Removal in Africa | Tangelic Talks S03E08
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2025-10-08
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🌍 Can Africa lead the future of climate technology? In this inspiring episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Andres Tamez sit down with Diana Maranga, Head of Commercialization at Octavia Carbon — Africa’s first Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, based in Nairobi, Kenya.
From her early inspiration by Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai to pioneering carbon removal technologies in Africa, Diana shares how passion for sustainability evolved into leading-edge climate tech innovation.
She dives deep into how African-led climate innovation, local entrepreneurship, and community-driven leadership are redefining what equitable climate action means for the Global South.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
💡 Diana’s journey from IT engineer to climate tech leader in Africa
🌱 Local innovation: building homegrown climate solutions in Kenya
⚙️ How direct air capture works — and its importance for global decarbonization
💰 Funding challenges for clean tech in emerging markets
🧩 Carbon credits explained: myths, realities, and African opportunities
🌍 Community impact and inclusive climate governance
💬 Moving from recipients to creators in Africa’s climate future
🔹 About Our Guest: Diana Maranga is the Head of Commercialization at Octavia Carbon, leading revenue, partnerships, and carbon credit strategies for Africa’s first direct air capture company. With a background in IT and business intelligence, she champions climate innovation that blends profitability, social impact, and environmental justice.
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction & Diana’s story
2:00 – Early inspiration from Wangari Maathai
5:00 – The rise of climate tech in Kenya
9:00 – Challenges in policy, funding & regulation
13:00 – Raising capital in the Global South
17:00 – Carbon credits & misconceptions
21:00 – Community benefit-sharing in climate projects
26:00 – Building technology locally: “Made in Africa” innovation
30:00 – Climate justice, equity & the role of women in tech
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💬 Join the Conversation: What does climate justice through innovation mean to you? Share your thoughts below 👇
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🔖 #TangelicTalks #ClimateTechAfrica #CarbonRemoval #DirectAirCapture #AfricanInnovation #ClimateJustice #CleanTechRevolution #WomenInClimate #SustainableInnovation #ClimateLeadership #GlobalSouthVoices #EquitableClimateAction #ClimateEntrepreneurs #GreenEconomyAfrica #ClimateCapital #MadeInAfrica #TechForGood #ClimateSolutions #WangariMaathaiLegacy #CommunityImpact #ClimateEquity #SustainabilityInAction #AfricaLeadsClimate
From her early inspiration by Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai to pioneering carbon removal technologies in Africa, Diana shares how passion for sustainability evolved into leading-edge climate tech innovation.
She dives deep into how African-led climate innovation, local entrepreneurship, and community-driven leadership are redefining what equitable climate action means for the Global South.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
💡 Diana’s journey from IT engineer to climate tech leader in Africa
🌱 Local innovation: building homegrown climate solutions in Kenya
⚙️ How direct air capture works — and its importance for global decarbonization
💰 Funding challenges for clean tech in emerging markets
🧩 Carbon credits explained: myths, realities, and African opportunities
🌍 Community impact and inclusive climate governance
💬 Moving from recipients to creators in Africa’s climate future
🔹 About Our Guest: Diana Maranga is the Head of Commercialization at Octavia Carbon, leading revenue, partnerships, and carbon credit strategies for Africa’s first direct air capture company. With a background in IT and business intelligence, she champions climate innovation that blends profitability, social impact, and environmental justice.
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction & Diana’s story
2:00 – Early inspiration from Wangari Maathai
5:00 – The rise of climate tech in Kenya
9:00 – Challenges in policy, funding & regulation
13:00 – Raising capital in the Global South
17:00 – Carbon credits & misconceptions
21:00 – Community benefit-sharing in climate projects
26:00 – Building technology locally: “Made in Africa” innovation
30:00 – Climate justice, equity & the role of women in tech
✨ Explore More:
🌐 Website: www.TangelicLife.org
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangeliclife/
🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/Tangelic_
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tangelic/
👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangelic.org
💬 Join the Conversation: What does climate justice through innovation mean to you? Share your thoughts below 👇
✅ Don’t forget to follow, like, and share this video to support conversations on energy, equity, and empowerment.
🌱 Support our mission: TangelicLife.org
🔖 #TangelicTalks #ClimateTechAfrica #CarbonRemoval #DirectAirCapture #AfricanInnovation #ClimateJustice #CleanTechRevolution #WomenInClimate #SustainableInnovation #ClimateLeadership #GlobalSouthVoices #EquitableClimateAction #ClimateEntrepreneurs #GreenEconomyAfrica #ClimateCapital #MadeInAfrica #TechForGood #ClimateSolutions #WangariMaathaiLegacy #CommunityImpact #ClimateEquity #SustainabilityInAction #AfricaLeadsClimate
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