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Tariro Lynete Bure

Tariro Lynete Bure

Harare

Summary

Strategic leader with over a decade of experience advancing climate, nature, and development agendas across Africa. Strong track record in building and strengthening organisations, mobilising finance, and convening diverse stakeholders across civil society, government, and the private sector. Experienced in organisational development, fundraising, and communications, with a background spanning grassroots initiatives, Pan-African movements, and global platforms such as the UN Climate Champions. Passionate about embedding ethical leadership, supporting local voices, and driving sustainable, inclusive solutions that deliver impact at scale.

Experienced with business development, team leadership, and strategic planning. Utilises innovative problem-solving and market analysis to drive company growth and success. Track record of building and leading cohesive teams, adapting to changing business landscapes, and delivering impactful results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and Director

Rukova Climate Lab
12.2024 - Current
  • Selected for the MasterCard Foundation Accelerator, positioning Rukova Climate Lab among leading African ventures driving climate and energy innovation.
  • Developed and launched a market-tested MVP (KoGAS), an innovative clean-cooking solution improving household energy access and safety in Zimbabwe.

Nature Finance Manager and Strategic Co-ordinator

UN High-Level Climate Champions Team
08.2021 - 01.2025
  • Supported the establishment and led the investor signatory group, the Finance Sector for Deforestation Action, a global campaign representing over 30 international investors with assets under management exceeding $8 trillion, committed to addressing deforestation and associated risks in their portfolios by 2025.
  • Key contributions include supporting financial institutions in policy development, reporting, disclosures, and engagement with portfolio companies.
  • Promoting the adoption of sustainability standards for financial institutions, climate, and nature.
  • Supported coordination efforts for the Nature Positive for Climate Action campaign, driving the adoption of frameworks such as TNFD and SBTi among financial institutions and businesses to align with net-zero goals and promote sustainability leadership.
  • Led the Finance Action events from COP26 to COP29, which serve as dynamic platforms for amplifying cross-cutting actions for the financial sector and sustainable development goals.
  • Developed financial strategies to support climate initiatives and sustainability goals.

Program Manager

Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
05.2017 - 12.2020
  • Developed programmes that secured over ZAR 6 million in collective funding from leading African and global partners, including Meta and Absa.
  • Pioneered and managed policy collaboration platforms for youth network leaders across five regions, focusing on critical areas such as education, entrepreneurship, peace, and security.
  • Pioneered and managed policy collaboration platforms for youth leaders across five African regions, advancing agendas in education, entrepreneurship, peace, and security, and connecting nearly one million young people across 37 countries.
  • Designed and delivered high-impact convening, including the 2018 Pan-African Youth Summit in Johannesburg and the 2019 Southern Africa skills-based forum in Lusaka, as well as regional dialogues on youth and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Advised the African Union Youth Envoy, providing strategic policy counsel and evidence-based recommendations that informed continental youth development frameworks.

Special Projects Associate in Chairman's Office

African Leadership Group (ALG)/ African Leadership University
07.2015 - 04.2017
  • Organised the African Leadership University Grand Opening event, which attracted more than 200 global leaders and led to an equity investment of USD 5 million.
  • Spearheaded the inauguration of the African Leadership University, twice named Africa's most innovative company by Fast Company (2016 and 2019), showcasing leadership in education and innovation.
  • Collaborated closely with the Mauritian government's immigration authorities to streamline the admission process, enabling more than 100 students from various African nations to attend the African Leadership University (ALU).

Associate

Graca Machel Trust
01.2012 - 08.2012
  • Successfully coordinated women leadership and financial inclusion programmatic efforts, including an inaugural summit in Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Led women's leadership and financial inclusion initiatives, delivering the inaugural Lagos summit that convened regional leaders and catalysed new partnerships.
  • Coordinated flagship programs on women's leadership and financial inclusion, expanding networks and driving collaboration through the inaugural summit in Lagos, Nigeria.

Education

Nature Finance

University of Oxford
08.2025

Policy Leadership

European University Institute
06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Global Economics and Management

Jacobs University (newly Named Constructor University)
06.2015

Diploma - Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and African Studies

African Leadership Academy (ALA)
06.2011

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Multi-skilled
  • Proactive
  • Creative
  • Works well under pressure and in teams
  • Excels while working independently
  • Agile and efficient

Languages

English
Shona (Zimbabwe)
Sign Language

Project execution experience

  • Azerbaijan
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Mauritius
  • Nigeria
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Tanzania
  • UAE
  • United Kingdom
  • USA
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Timeline

Founder and Director

Rukova Climate Lab
12.2024 - Current

Nature Finance Manager and Strategic Co-ordinator

UN High-Level Climate Champions Team
08.2021 - 01.2025

Program Manager

Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
05.2017 - 12.2020

Special Projects Associate in Chairman's Office

African Leadership Group (ALG)/ African Leadership University
07.2015 - 04.2017

Associate

Graca Machel Trust
01.2012 - 08.2012

Policy Leadership

European University Institute

Diploma - Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and African Studies

African Leadership Academy (ALA)

Nature Finance

University of Oxford

Bachelor of Arts - Global Economics and Management

Jacobs University (newly Named Constructor University)

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