Yi Li

Yi Li, a climate entrepreneur and co-founder of Farmworks, shares her journey in building climate-smart farms in Kenya. She reveals that while initial metrics were promising, profitability emerged as the crucial factor for sustainability. Yi discusses farmers' distrust of fleeting projects, the importance of long-term financial viability, and how guaranteed offtake transformed the landscape by providing farmers with income. Li emphasizes that economically viable solutions are essential for lasting climate impact, reshaping the conversation around environmental initiatives.