Reina Otsuka

Reina Otsuka is the Digital Innovation Lead for Nature, Climate, and Chemicals & Waste, Bureau for Policy and Programme Support at the United Nations Development Programme, serving as technical lead for the emerging digital portfolio across the nature, climate change and environment practice. Prior to joining UNDP HQ, she served in the Rwanda Country Office as Environmental Specialist and acting Innovation Advisor for Africa region, designing and managing projects including digital technology applications for climate change adaptation and biodiversity finance policies. She comes with over 10 years of experience as an award-winning social entrepreneur on sustainable consumption and production, running a digital platform to support MSMEs in green business development.