Strolling along his favorite beach, Oyster Bay, overlooking the Indian Ocean, Master of Science in sustainable business alumnus Eric Adadevoh envisioned a future in which emerging markets, from Tanzania and Ghana to the rest of Africa, are connected to and thriving alongside the global economy.
For Adadevoh, sustainability has always been the story, shaped by firsthand experiences and woven through business, ethics, and community, long before he had the formal vocabulary to name it. Today, as the co-founder of Ecoclime Africa, a leading pan-African organization advancing sustainability through research, policy advocacy, and regulatory engagement, he is helping drive solutions that expand access to clean water, sustainable energy, and innovative waste management across sub-Saharan Africa. Through environmental education and strategic support, his mission is to enable communities to achieve socioeconomic advancement and long-term resilience.
Sustainability was always the story
Raised across Ghana, Tanzania, England, and eventually the United States, Adadevoh’s childhood experiences equipped him with unshakable adaptability and a desire for knowledge of new places and people, yet his mind often returned to the inefficiencies he witnessed and experiences back home, sparking an early determination to find solutions that could drive progress and opportunity.
Adadevoh grew up in a mining region scarred by galamsey, the illegal gold mining operations prevalent in Ghana, which have had severe consequences for the nation's environment, economy, and public health.
“I grew up watching people be displaced from their homes,” Adadevoh said when recalling the negative impact galamsey had on his hometown. “I saw the buildup of landfills over time, and how our bodies of water were poisoned with chemicals like mercury.”
As a child, Adadevoh saw how life’s driving forces—clean water and reliable energy—were treated as luxuries rather than essentials, and he knew then that he would work to make a difference in his community.
He knew science was at the core of unlocking the solutions he was looking for, so his first step was a science degree.
After completing his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, he started his professional career in biotechnology and climatetech.
He collaborated with global retailers such as Patagonia, H&M, and Walmart to advance sustainable supply chain practices, driving the integration of biodegradable textiles and pulp-based materials for both apparel and packaging, reducing environmental impact while enhancing efficiency at scale.
The journey for knowledge eventually led him to Miami Herbert Business School’s sustainable business graduate program.
A scholar, a leader, a connector
Before he even set foot on campus for orientation, Adadevoh had already begun shaping the experience he wanted. He inquired about sustainability clubs on campus and made a plan to revive the sustainable business club as president.
As president, Adadevoh led several engagements with global organizations like Goodwill, Royal Caribbean, Schneider Electric, and Clean Connect AI.
One of his proudest moments was his club-led mangrove restoration project, in collaboration with MANG and EcoAgency. The group planted more than 45 mangroves along one of the University’s riverbanks to help build natural climate resilience.
“For someone who grew up in coastal communities, I’ve always understood the value of mangroves,” he explains. “They protect shorelines, breathe life into the environment, and provide shelter for countless species, supporting biodiversity and the growth of healthy riverbank ecosystems.”
“In a few years, I want to come back and see them standing taller. Just like the communities we’re trying to help.”
Adadevoh received the Student Leadership Award for his academic and extracurricular excellence and was one of only eight scholars across the country to attend the U.S. Sustainable Investment Forum, a prestigious gathering of sustainability investors and innovators.
With a strong foundation in sustainability and business strategy, Adadevoh continues to build Ecoclime Africa while actively seeking opportunities to apply his expertise in the corporate world, whether through investing in sustainable businesses, advancing infrastructure solutions, or driving strategic growth at the intersection of business and impact.
