Dr. Yemi Adeyeye

DR. YEMI ADEYEYE

Forestry Leadership

City celebrates tree planting
News

City celebrates end of tree planting season with 1400th tree

Windsor News Today / Blackburn News

June 25, 2024

Dr. Adeyeye joined the Mayor of Windsor and city officials in celebrating the planting of the 1,400th tree of the season, marking significant progress toward the annual goal of 2,500 large caliper trees.

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AM800 Citybuilding Interview
Interview

Windsor's First Urban Forest Management Plan with Yemi Adeyeye

AM800 Citybuilding - Windsor Law Centre for Cities

April 2024

Radio interview discussing the strategic 20-year vision for Windsor's urban forest, covering canopy assessment, ecosystem services valuation, and community engagement strategies for sustainable forest management.

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FAO e-Agriculture Interview
Interview

Making agriculture attractive for the African Youth

FAO e-Agriculture

November 9, 2018

Interview conducted during tenure as YPARD Director, focusing on engaging young professionals in the agricultural and natural resource sectors. Discusses strategies for youth employment and capacity building in agri-food systems.

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GLF Bonn 2020 Opening Plenary
Video

Opening plenary: "A new normal" – GLF Bonn 2020

Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)

2020

Keynote address on COVID-19, food systems, and the environment at the Global Landscapes Forum Bonn 2020 opening plenary.

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Interview with Yemi Adeyeye - GLF Bonn 2018
Interview

Interview with Yemi Adeyeye - GLF Bonn 2018

Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)

2018

Discussing landscape restoration and youth leadership at the Global Landscapes Forum.

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World Forestry Congress 2015 - Tree Talk
Conference

World Forestry Congress 2015 - Tree Talk with Yemi Adeyeye

World Forestry Congress - Durban

2015

Discussing the historic youth engagement strategy at the XIV World Forestry Congress in Durban.

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Cultivate Africa 2020 Panel Discussion
Panel

Supporting Young Women and Youth in African Agriculture

CGIAR GENDER Platform - Cultivate Africa 2020

2020

Panel discussion with Aline Mugisho and Victor Mugo on supporting young women and youth in African agriculture.

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IFSS 2014 Presentation
Presentation

The Politics of Access, Utilization and Sharing

IFSS 2014

2014

Academic presentation on the politics of access, utilization, and sharing of natural resources.

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Communications and Climate Justice - Barcelona School of Management
Video

Communications and Climate Justice

Barcelona School of Management

2021

Discussion on effective communication strategies for climate justice and environmental advocacy.

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Teaser of #20 on Green Jobs featuring Xiaoxiao Wang and Yemi Adeyeye
Video

Teaser of #20 on Green Jobs

FAO - Featuring Xiaoxiao Wang & Yemi Adeyeye

2021

Preview of episode #20 discussing green jobs and sustainable employment in forestry and environmental sectors.

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Windsor's Oldest Trees
News

Here Are Some of Windsor's Oldest Trees and How the City Plans to Protect Them

CBC News

June 30, 2025

CBC article featuring Dr. Adeyeye identifying historic trees in Windsor and outlining preservation plans under the urban forest management strategy.

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Windsor Tree Planting
News

Windsor, Ont., takes tree planting requests online — 1,400 expected in the ground this spring

CBC News

April 9, 2024

CBC News article featuring Dr. Adeyeye discussing Windsor's online tree planting application process, tree equity initiatives, and the city's urban canopy improvement plans with 1,400 trees expected this spring.

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Windsor Tree Maintenance
News

City trimming about 10,000 trees a year in maintenance program

CTV News Windsor

June 25, 2025

CTV News article highlighting Dr. Adeyeye's leadership of Windsor's proactive tree maintenance program, featuring a seven-year trimming cycle for 70,000 street trees with specific clearance guidelines and safety standards.

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Speaking Engagements

Sharing knowledge at conferences, workshops, and public forums

Upcoming

Oct 15 2025

International Urban Forestry Conference

Vancouver, Canada

Keynote: "Building Climate-Resilient Urban Forests"

Keynote Climate Adaptation
Sep 08 2025

Global Youth Environmental Summit

Online

Panel: "Empowering Youth in Forest Conservation"

Panel Youth Engagement

Recent

Jun 20 2024

Municipal Climate Action Workshop

Windsor, Ontario

Workshop: "Urban Forests as Climate Infrastructure"

150 participants
Apr 22 2024

Earth Day Community Forum

Windsor, Ontario

Panel Discussion: "Local Action for Global Impact"

300 participants

Available Speaking Topics

Urban Forestry Leadership
Environmental Governance
Youth Engagement
Ecosystem Restoration
Climate Resilience

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