Nicholas Kee: Leading the Way To a Sustainable Future
Making an impact has always been high on Nicholas Kee’s to-do list. A multifaceted entrepreneur, Nicholas leverages technology and advocacy to address pressing global issues, particularly in the realms of sustainability and youth empowerment. His diverse background spans technology development, community engagement, and climate change initiatives, and he has become a driving force in fostering innovation and positive transformation.
Nicholas’s entrepreneurial journey began with JA Jamaica and the JA Company Program, where he created a plant-based resin for 3D printing made from potatoes. Today, Nicholas runs Kee Farms, which he co-founded with COO Dean Morris. A regenerative ocean farm, Kee Farms invests in crops and sea stock, like seaweed and mollusks, tackling climate change by exploring, investing in, and expanding the blue-green economy. By empowering local fisherfolk with knowledge of profitable carbon sequestration practices, Kee Farms aims to restore and regenerate oceanic ecosystems through multitrophic mariculture techniques.
Learn about JA’s role in Nicholas’s entrepreneurial journey:
Before entering the climate change space, Nicholas spent most of his time as a technologist and entrepreneur, having run Next Gen Creators, a tech nonprofit focused on teaching youth in the Caribbean how to code and acquire job roles in tech.
He champions the creation of technologies tailored to the diverse needs of the "Global South" while advocating for policies that prioritize youth employment and the future of work. In addition to Kee Farms, Nicholas serves as the Jamaica Youth Ambassador to the Commonwealth, a UNICEF U-Reporter, and a member of the World Bank Solutions for Youth Employment Coalition.
Throughout his career, Nicholas has launched ventures spanning education, marketing, insurance, and 3D printing sectors. Collaborations with NASA, CERN, Red Cross International, and the United Nations underscore his commitment to renewable energy projects and policy reforms benefitting developing countries and refugee camps. An advocate for climate action and mitigation in the Caribbean, he seeks to elevate the Caribbean's role in the circular blue economy, fostering active participation in climate change initiatives.
Learn about the panel Nicholas moderated for JA Worldwide at COP28:
We’re pleased to host a panel at RewirED Summit 2023 at COP28 UAE. Dubai Cares’ flagship platform for transforming education systems, RewirED features a mix of high-level and thought-provoking sessions and discussions. JA Worldwide is honored to be a part of this transformative event.