Kunlé Adeyemi is a groundbreaking architect and urbanist focused on innovative climate solutions. He is an architect, professor and development strategist whose works are internationally recognized for originality and innovation. Kunlé is the founder and principal of NLÉ—an architecture, design and urbanism practice founded in 2010, for innovating cities and communities. His notable works include Makoko Floating System, a groundbreaking, prefabricated building solution for developments on water—deployed in five countries across three continents, with the latest iteration Mansa Floating Hub in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde. This acclaimed project is part of NLÉ’s extensive body of work and new venture, Water Cities Group and the African Water Cities Centre—focused on the intersections of rapid urbanisation and climate change.