ARIN FELLOWS

ARIN FELLOWS ARIN FELLOWS Awonke Baba Read more × Awonke Baba   Awonke Baba is an LLM/MPhil candidate in law, State and Multilevel government at the Dullar Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape. He is also a Research fellow at the African Research & Impact Network. He holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Political Sciences/International Relations from UWC, where he has extensively written and published on African continental and regional institutions. EMMANUEL GICHURU Read more × EMMANUEL GICHURU   Emmanuel Gichuru, born in August 1994 in Nakuru, Kenya, is a visionary leader and entrepreneur renowned for his notable contributions to Environmental Resource Management, technology and sustainable development. Raised in a modest neighborhood in Nakuru, Emmanuel’s early passion for environmental conservation was fostered by his parents, both educators, who emphasized the importance of education and hard work. Guided by insatiable curiosity and determination, Emmanuel’s formative years laid the foundation for his subsequent endeavors in becoming a leader at the intersection of environmental stewardship and technological innovation.   Academic Pursuits: Emmanuel excelled academically, earning a bachelor of Technology in Environmental Resource Management at The Technical University of Kenya and a Masters of Environmental Studies in Climate Change and Sustainability from Kenyatta University. During his time in university, he demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a keen interest in harnessing technology for environmental betterment.   Entrepreneurial Ventures: After completing his education, Emmanuel Is the Founder of BMB Eco-Group, an Environmental Consultancy firm in Nairobi Kenya, a startup focused on developing innovative solutions for the environmental sector. His company’s flagship products and services include Environmental Research, Environmental Education and Awareness, Environmental  and Social Impact Assessment reporting, Ecosystem Restoration, Sustainability Reporting and Environmental resource management.   Environmental and Social Impact: Emmanuel’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility led him to initiate various environmental  projects aimed at promoting education and climate action amongst youth and communities this includes the CIFOR-ICRAF Regreening Africa Project in developing the Youth Engagement Strategy and the UNEP Pro-environmental Youth engagement toolkit. His organization BMB Eco-Group is dedicated to empowering youth through education and skill development.   Global Recognition: Emmanuel Gichuru’s achievements did not go unnoticed on the global stage. He became a sought-after speaker at international conferences, sharing his insights on the intersection of technology, sustainability and social impact. His research paper :”Climate change education for Primary schools in Kenya” got recognised in the 12th World Environmental Education Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Vayanga Donzo Read more × Vayanga Donzo   I am Vayanga Donzo student in a Master of Research in Migration Cooperation and local development at the General Lansana County University of Sonfonia (Conakry), I am a scholarship holder and focal point of Africa Research and Impact Network in the Republic of Guinea, National Coordinator of MOCK COP 2023, National Coordinator of the Green Initiative for Climate (IVC) in Guinea, National Co-coordinator of the International Youth Federation United for Water and Climate (UN1FY) in Guinea, Co-coordinator of Junior of Social Change Factory in Guinea (JSCF), Coordinator of the initiative on assisted natural regeneration of community forests, alumni of the 1st edition of training in climate change from the Center of Competence in Climate Change (4C Morocco), Summer Alumni of the Pan-African Alliance for Climate Justice (PACJA), from the Yali Dakar Regional Center in Civic Leadership and intern at GreenTransformation2050. Mes salutations distinguées. Dr. Yoksa Salmamza Mshelia Read more × Dr. Yoksa Salmamza Mshelia Dr. Yoksa Mshelia is a Research Fellow at the African Research and Impact Network (ARIN) and holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Planning and Management from Kenyatta University, sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). His research focuses on climate change, urban planning, and ecological modeling, with expertise in GIS, GeoAI and remote sensing. In his work, Mshelia employs machine learning techniques to model land cover changes, urban heat islands, and their ecological impacts, with the goal of informing sustainable development policies and enhancing urban resilience in rapidly growing cities. Mshelia previously worked as a Research Assistant with the Australian National University (ANU), where he conducted an inventory study on Urban Climate Governance in Lagos (Nigeria) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania). He holds a Master’s in Environmental Planning and Management from Kenyatta University and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Biology from the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. Dr. Peter M. Eze Read more × Dr. Peter M. Eze   Dr. Peter M. Eze is a Fellow at ARIN. He holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology and is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Health Science at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria. Dr. Eze has over ten years of professional research experience in diverse fields of microbiology, pharmacology, and natural products drug discovery. His current research focuses on “implementing sustainable methodologies for improving the health of humans, animals, and the environment.” Dr. Eze’s research findings in these fields have been published in reputable scientific journals and presented at several conferences. Dr. Eze’s work has earned him several honours and awards, including the AREF-EDCTP Joint Preparatory Fellowship Award, the International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grant, and international postdoctoral fellowships in Germany and the United Kingdom. His long-term goal is to make significant advances in his current research area while also training and mentoring the next generation of scientists. Dr. Eze is open to scientific collaboration, particularly with the goal of improving global health and well-being. Ann Nabangala Obae Read more × Ann Nabangala Obae My name is Ann Nabangala Obae, a Principal Programme Officer Climate Change at  the Water Sector Trust Fund, a parastatal under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation.  I hold a Master of Science in Project Management- International Irish University through Digital Advisory and Learning Centre (DALC) Education. Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management, – Cambridge Association of Managers (CAM) and a Bachelor of Science -Natural Resource Management from Egerton University. I have experience of over 20 years working with national and international civil and government institutions on aspects of rural and urban development specifically on Water and natural resources management, Climate change and food security in different of Kenya and Africa . I am a certified member of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as an a reviewer on the roster with mandate to review Nationally Determined Contributions Biennial Technical Reports (BTRs) and National Communications specifically on Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGs) , crosscutting and general issues affecting countries delivery  of NDC targets and commitments. I am Core member to the Ministry of Water Sanitation and Irrigation on Greening and Climate Change Unit. Supporting the Hon of Africa on Ground Water Resilience as Environmental safeguards specialists. I was a Team Leader of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)- Upper Tana Natural Resources Management Project (UTaNRMP).  I have previous experiences working with farming communities on sustainable agriculture and participatory forest management in Kenya. Coordinating the East Africa Living Network under the Global Nature Fund and Water access projects in Nigeria and Kenya working with the Japan Water Forum. Through my leadership I have supported the National Task force on development of Climate Change Learning strategy  for Kenya. Supported concept development on “Enhanced financing for green water and sanitation Technologies in Kenya” for the Green Climate Fund.  Spearheaded technical assistance to WSTF on feasibility study of Catalysing Low carbon & green technologies for effective water services delivery in Kenya from the Climate Technology Innovation Centre- CTCN Denmark CHUKWU EMMANUEL OGWU Read more × CHUKWU EMMANUEL OGWU   Chukwu Emmanuel Ogwu is an experienced and result-oriented Chemical Laboratory/Environmental Analyst and Quality control manager with experience in field sampling and analysis of hydrocarbon products, water and wastewater, soil and sediments and gaseous emissions using Hi- tech instruments. He is an expert in research, data collation, interpretation and technical report writing. His research interest is to understand the interactions and mechanism of actions of chemicals in the environmental using the Zebra fish embryo model. His research aims at using a high-content approach for effect-based monitoring with the zebrafish embryo model on complex mixtures in surface water, soil and sediment which he believes will help solve environmental challenges relating to chemicals. Emmanuel is a Nigerian and a PhD research candidate at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, UFZ, Leipzig, Germany.  He is also skilled in the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories), ISO 9001:2015 (Quality management system) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System). Mr. ATTA Mian Joseph Read more × Mr. ATTA Mian Joseph Mr. ATTA Mian Joseph focuses his actions more on SDGs 6 and 13 which are the subject of his research in his university course (PhD). He is a ARIN (African Research Impact Network) and member of the Water and Climate Coalition of the World Meteorological Organization and its youth constituent UN1FY. He is an active member of YOUNGO for over 4 years. He has served as a member of the agriculture working group and the water and climate working group. He has worked with the Global Affairs Unit (GAU) of COY 16 and 17 while he was Country Contact Point in Ivory Coast. Board member at Climate Students Movement and Consultant at Autres Possibles; he is supporting the participation, inclusiveness and engagement of young people in different local, national, regional and international decision-making processes and actions. Mian Joseph has been actively involved in the AYM4COP campaign for the organisation of the 2nd RCOY-Africa in South Africa. Egbade Wiyao Read more × Egbade Wiyao Egbade Wiyao est un boursier de l’ARIN. Il est un chercheur dynamique en début de carrière spécialisée en Changement climatique et développement durable et également Ingénieur eaux et forêts. Etant responsable d’un cabinet d’expertise œuvrant dans les évaluations environnementales, les risque de catastrophe, le changement climatique, les formations en sécurité santé au travail et dans la sécurité alimentaire (agriculture) ; il est très assidu et passionné par son travail et est prêt à se faire valoir à l’international. Wiyao compte six (06) ans d’expériences, sur des projets d’étude d’impact environnemental et de changement climatique dans le secteur agricole et énergétique. Au cours de sa carrière en tant que consultant, Wiyao a eu à exercer et faire valider des documents d’études d’impacts environnementales et sociale sur les projets entre autres relatives à la construction et à l’exploitation d’une station-service, au projet d’exploitation et de concassage de gneiss, au projet d’exploitation de la dolomie, au projet de construction de bâtiment et de résidences, au projet d’exploitation d’eau propre potable et minérale et au projet rentrant dans l’agroalimentaire. Eu égard à cela il fait des suivis de plan de gestion environnemental et social (PGES) sur la plateforme industrielle d’adéticopé PIA (Lomé-TOGO) et fait des formations en sécurité santé au travail. Grâce à ses efforts minutieux, a sa grande capacité d’adaptation et sa forte mobilité sans parler de son sens d’écoute il a acquis des capacités et aptitude lui permettant de répondre à toutes obligations Dr. Joanes Atela Read more × Dr. Joanes Atela EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dr. Joanes Atela is an accomplished executive with over 15 years of experience in research and providing technical support to African governments in natural resource management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and knowledge management. Currently serving as the Founder and Executive Director of the Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN), he excels in developing strong evidence-based actions and strategies that are adaptable and well linked to national, regional, and international climate change initiatives. Joanes previously served as the Director Partnerships and Impact and the Head of the Climate Resilient Economies Programme at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) to become one of the best in the world, ranking third globally and the best in Africa according to the 2016 ICCG rankings based on research and policy work. He has been extensively involved in academia and research, serving as an Associate at the Institute of Climate Change and Adaptation (ICCA), University of Nairobi, and as a Research Fellow at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and the United Nations University. Joanes has published widely in international journals, books, media and blogs focusing on resilience, knowledge systems as well as international politics with over 1000 citations on Google Scholar. He has successfully led the design and implementation of numerous funded projects. He played a pivotal role in synthesizing key community-based adaptation initiatives across the world which provided significant evidence towards the establishment of the Locally Led Adaptation Agenda within the global climate action arena. Joanes is particularly passionate about making science work for the local vulnerable communities. He has particular interest in strengthening the Science-Policy Interface in Africa. He founded the Grassroot Impact Centre- an initiative operating and empowering local communities including girls, youth, women with knowledge on resilience and innovation and seeks to develop models in which research can better align and support the needs of local communities. At the strategic level, Joanes is a member of several high-level technical boards. He is the Lead Expert in the development of the African Union Green Innovation Framework, which guides member states in accelerating green growth actions; the Lead expert for developing the First Kenya’s Innovation Outlook Framework and a member of the Strategic Advisory Group for the UK Research and Innovation Fund (UKRI). Joanes also served as a Scientific Advisory Panel Member of Stockholm at 50+ and Advisory Committee Member to the Resilience Evidence Forum alongside serving in several global Advisory Committee. He has won various awards including the Young Scientist Ward by the European Meteorological Society, the Exceptional Achievement Delegate in the Model United Nations Forum among others. Dr. Atela holds a Ph.D. in Environment and Development from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, MSC in Natural Resource Management from Bonn University Germany (First Class) and BSc in Environmental Science, Maseno University- Kenya (First Class Honours). Ferdinand Combary Read more × Ferdinand Combary Ferdinand Combary is an urban planner by training and is currently a PhD candidate in sustainable urban development at the Regional Center of Excellence on Sustainable Cities in Africa at the University of Lomé in Togo. He is particularly interested in the development of green, resilient, and sustainable urban environments. His research area focuses on green city policies in Africa, particularly in Sahelian cities and the process of citizen participation. Ferdinand has completed several projects in youth engagement on biodiversity and climate issues in the Francophonie. Kennedy Mbeva Read more × Kennedy Mbeva CO - Convenor Kennedy Mbeva is the Secretary to the Advisory Committee, CO-Convernor of  the  African Research and  Impact Network(ARIN). He is currently a Research Associate at the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS). He is also a PhD candidate, and a Research Associate at the Climate and Energy College, University of Melbourne. His PhD project examines the design of environmental standards in Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs). Kennedy’s broader research interest is in the political economy of low-carbon transition, and his previous professional experiences include international climate diplomacy. He has an extensive research publication profile; please see an extensive list here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=uj7GUIoAAAAJ&hl=en Gilles Florent Etonam MONSIN Read more × Gilles Florent Etonam MONSIN Gilles Florent Etonam MONSIN is a dynamic biologist, passionate about sustainable development, he specialized in organic farming in order to overcome the problem of soil degradation due to chemical fertilizers. He worked with the Center for Studies and Training in Agroecology – CEFA for the creation of an organic fertilizer production unit, he also carried out a study on the design of a document used to set up school fields. farmers to train farmers on soil conservation and restoration. Junior expert in the restoration of ecosystems, Gilles contributed to the establishment of a safeguard system and the protection of a classified forest located in the south-west of Togo through awareness-raising and training sessions for the residents of the forest on improved stoves and renewable energies. Activist for climate action, he followed a capacity building training on climate justice during the summer school in Nairobi finally to serve well the local communities of his country on climate change issues and measures. prevention and adaptation. This explains its presence at COP 27 in Sharm El Sheik to plead with decision-makers for the granting of the adaptation fund to populations vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Dr. Uduak Akpan Read more × Dr. Uduak Akpan Dr. Uduak Akpan is a Development Expert and has worked extensively on multidisciplinary research projects in thematic areas such as energy access, climate change, rural energy planning, and rural transport planning. He has worked as a consultant for different organizations including ILC Africa (Ghana), African Governance and Development Institute (Cameroun) and the African Development Bank (AfDB). He is in charge of managing the Monitoring and Evaluation component of the World Bank – Supported Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria where he is leading the preparation of several is contributing to the implementation of projects with a portfolio of over US$50m spanning civil works, livelihood support, institutional capacity building, and project management. In terms of climate change, Dr Akpan has contributed to position papers presented in different fora, including the UN Climate Change Conferences of Parties (COP26 and COP27) in Glasgow and Sharm El-Sheikh respectively. He has worked and published several articles in high-ranking journals as may be seen here. Uduak has a BSc in Statistics from the University of Uyo (Nigeria); an M.Sc. in Energy Studies with specialization in Energy Economics (with distinction) from the University of Dundee, United Kingdom; and a PhD in Development Economics from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, United Kingdom. Jim Oduor Read more × Jim Oduor Jim Oduor is a skilled social research professional with experience in international development, climate change and adaptation as well as M&E having worked in various capacities in research design and implementation, training and capacity building as well as program evaluation. Jim has experience in implementing projects, research activities in the areas of Climate Change and Adaptation, Agriculture and Food Security, Access to Environmental Justice, Disaster and Emergency Preparedness, Social Protection, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, WASH, and developing Environmental, Gender, and Social Impact Assessments (GESIA). Jim has hands-on expertise implementing projects and programs funded by various donors including UN partner Agencies (UN Women, UN Habitat, and UNDP), Mastercard Foundation, Bread for the World, and African Women’s Development Fund. Jim also has expertise in collaborative stakeholder liaison, managing relations with National and County Governments, NGOs, INGOs, CBOs, academia, local authorities, Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and donors to ensure project delivery. Jim’s research expertise includes designing research methods and data collection tools, conducting pilots, selecting and training teams of field researchers/enumerators, overseeing teams as they administer surveys and conduct focus group discussions, training data entry staff, conducting quality control checks on data entry, cleaning datasets, and analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data. Jim has worked in Kenya, Somalia and Somaliland on projects related to climate change and adaptation, gender mainstreaming, Social Protection, city resilience and poverty reduction. Jim is a PhD Student of Climate Change and Adaptation at the University of Nairobi’s Institute of Climate Change and Adaptation (ICCA). Jim also holds a Master’s Degree in International Studies, a Bachelor’s Degree in Education – (Linguistics and Literature) as well as a postgraduate diploma in Project Management and is a Certified Monitoring and Evaluation Practitioner. Brian Kipkoech Read more × Brian Kipkoech Brian Kipkoech is a PhD student at the Free University of Bolzano (Italy) in collaboration with the University of Lincoln (UK). He holds a master’s degree in Food Identity and Agribusiness from Ecole Supérieure d’Angers (France), a Postgraduate Diploma in Agribusiness from USAMVCLUJ-Nappoca (Romania), and a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management from Chuka University (Kenya). His research interests encompass Applied Economics, with a focus on Food Economics, Agri-food sectors, Local Value Chains, Agri-economics and Agribusiness, and Geographical Indications. Brian has gained valuable skills and experience through various training programs and professional engagements, including tutorial assistance at the Free University of Bolzano, participation in the Slow Food Foundations for Biodiversity in Italy, and engagement with the Multimed-Institute of Cyprus for Mountain Sustainability and Products Valorization. He has also received local value chain training at the INAB – Institute of Applied Biosciences in Greece, Thessaloniki. Dr. Joseph Galani Read more × Dr. Joseph Galani Dr Joseph Galani is an ARIN Fellow of the 2023 cohort. He is a Lecturer in Food Science at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK, with experience in Africa, Europe, and Asia. After his PhD in India in 2014 followed by teaching and postdoc positions in Cameroon, Belgium, and Leeds in the UK, he joined Christ Church in December 2021. Besides teaching chemistry, biochemistry, and food science topics, Joe also supports the newly launched Food Science and Nutrition course in the section of Natural and Applied Sciences. Joe is developing a research programme at the nexus of food systems, climate change, nutrition, and health, investigating how climate change and climate-smart agricultural practices affect food nutritional quality and safety, and the subsequent impact on health of the consumers. Moreover, Joe has extensive skills in food analysis, using both basic and stat-of-the-art analytical chemistry methods and equipment. He supports the agrifood industry with chemical and nutritional analysis of foods and beverages, including macro and micronutrients, flavour compounds, phytochemicals, trace elements, toxins including mycotoxins, allergens, pesticide residues, and processing contaminants such as acrylamide. Joe is passionate of Old Jazz & Soul music, travelling to new places and experiencing new foods and cultures, and languages including French, English and Spanish. Reuben Makomere Read more × Reuben Makomere Attorney Dr. Reuben Makomere LL.B (Hons) P.G.D Law (KSL)  is a legal adviser at ARIN and a doctoral researcher at the University of Tasmania, Faculty of Law. His current research is focused on governance for addressing ocean acidification through regulation of its response strategies. He has previously worked as a non-resident research fellow at the intergovernmental policy think tank, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) and Africa Sustainability Hub (ASH) focusing on climate resilient economies and natural resource economies. He completed his master’s research at the UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development in Shanghai, China. He is also an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. His research interests cover a variety of areas including climate change and marine governance, international law and international environmental politics. Chidiebere Ofoegbu Read more × Chidiebere Ofoegbu Chidiebere Ofoegbu is a forest and environmental scientist with interest in the socioecological aspect of nature, ecosystems services and biodiversity management. He is enthusiastic about the linkages between science and policy development. His research interests focus on landscape and natural resources sustainability and ecosystem services, particularly on the economic, policy, and social dimensions of these. As a broadly trained natural resource scientist, Chidiebere is well suited to understand and communicate the connections among the ecological, economic, policy, and social dimensions of these systems within the context of sustainable development. At the Centre for Landscape and Climate Research, University of Leicester, Chidiebere is part of the project team working on the development of landscape decisions framework for a holistic land use system that is coherent with policy goals on Net zero emissions, renewable energy uptake, climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and multifunctional landscapes. This publication contributes to ongoing works on land use systems for sustainable renewable energy. PETER WACHIRA Read more × PETER WACHIRA Peter holds a Master’s Degree in Economics (Distinction) from the University of Mauritius and a Bachelors Degree in Economics (First Class Honours) from Kenyatta University in Kenya. I am currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Nairobi. He is a Senior Economist at the National Treasury, Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Department. He joined the National Treasury in August 2013. At the National Treasury, he works mostly on policy formulation and policy analysis and formulation in Public Finance Management matters and issues related to Climate Finance, especially for the County Governments.He was recently engaged in developing the Green Fiscal Incentives Policy which is aimed at helping Kenya to achieve her Nationally Determined Contributions. He is liaison person in the department on all matters relating to climate Finance. He is currently supporting the county governments to move towards climate change action through the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Program (A World Bank Programme). Prior to joining the National Treasury, he worked as a Credit Operations Officer at the NIC Bank in Kenya for one and a half years Bagbohouna M’KOUMFIDA Read more × Bagbohouna M’KOUMFIDA Climate Change Education Expert & Environmental Sustainability Manager Serve policymakers with science-based advice on adaptation and mitigation to climate change impacts and environment management. Advise institutions to achieve more efficient results in the design and implementation of development strategies and projects. Continuous and sustained research on learning opportunities and skills to enrich and facilitate dialogue among stakeholders to achieve the best possible results in their cooperation, help to conduct change and transformation within an enterprise and to help accelerate progress towards inclusive economic growth; fight against poverty and the resilience of vulnerable populations as well as the promotion of good governance. Reisch Vanel ATTIPO Read more × Reisch Vanel ATTIPO PhD student in Sustainable Urban Development at the Regional Center of Excellence on Sustainable Cities in Africa (CERViDA)/ University of Lomé. CEA- World Bank Gwladys Johnson Read more × Gwladys Johnson Christian KALINDE RIZIKI KABWE Read more × Christian KALINDE RIZIKI KABWE Christian KALINDE RIZIKI is a biologist with expertise in biodiversity conservation, protected area management and climate change. He holds a master’s degree in management, Access and Conservation of Species in Trade. He also earned different short course certificates in Climate change and Biodiversity Conservation, Climate change adaptation and mitigation, Climate Change Diplomacy, Managing and Leading Conservation Project, Evaluating and Managing for Sustainable Development Impact… Currently he is working for USAID/Congo DR Mission, through the Central Africa Regional program for Environment (CARPE) office, as the Climate Change Advisor. He is responsible for the overall direction of all activities related to climate change, providing a full range of expert advice on climate change and analytical and technical support to the CARPE office, Support program priorities that build local resilience to climate change and forest protection; and liaising with other mission programs to identify synergies… KALINDE is also a former “Policy Fellow” for the Africa Climate Change Fellowship Programme, a Mentor for the MyCOE/SERVIR Fellowship Program on climate change, agriculture and food security in East Africa and a member of the “REDD-Climate Working Group” (GTCR) for DRC Civil Society. Dr. Nadine Usimesa Wingi Read more × Dr. Nadine Usimesa Wingi She has a degree in biology (Option: Ecology), with a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology, a PhD candidate in the field of the Structural, Cell and Molecular in Germany. She is passionate about nature. She has many years of experience in research assistant in microbiology laboratory and applied nutrition, and NGO involved in conservation by 6 months of training and a point or two weeks on academia and market garden women, housewives and farmers, training of one year (2012-2013) to Zschortau (Germany) under the ILT project “Strengthening of young professional staff capacity in the area of deforestation in the Congo Basin”. Adetokunbo Alase Read more × Adetokunbo Alase Adetokunbo Alase is currently a PhD candidate at the School of Law, International Centre for Ocean Governance at the Western Sydney University. Prior to this, he lectured at the Faculty of Law, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria (2013-2019). He has a Masters in law at the University of Westminster, London and is an Associate member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators(UK). Adetokunbo’s research interests are majorly within the areas of environmental law and dispute resolution. His background coupled with a short stint in the corporate industry set the tone for his commitment to corporate and natural resource governance. Fredrick Dapilah Read more × Fredrick Dapilah Dapilah is a Lecturer at Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies RUTH ONKANGI Read more × RUTH ONKANGI Ruth Onkangi is an environmental chemist, researcher and writer. She is a nature enthusiast with a key focus to enhance understanding of the nexus between environmental sustainability and economic development in the global South. Her environmental research work focuses on sustainable consumption and production of resources, climate change, pollution and policy. Ruth has contributed to various policies such as the National Environmental Action Plan (2016-2022), Mid-term review of the National Climate Change Action Plan, the Green Mark Standards for Green Buildings and the Biodiversity chapter in a number of issues of the State of the Environment Report –Kenya. She is a member of Friends of Nairobi National Park, Environmental Institute for Kenya, Kenya Green Building Society and Women in Real Estate. Ruth has a passion in research and writing for advocacy, nature conservation and gender inclusivity. She is currently a research officer with the National Construction Authority-Kenya. Immanuel B.K. Freeman Read more × Immanuel B.K. Freeman Immanuel is a Project Engineer at Liberia’s Ministry of Public Works. With over 7 years of professional experience, he has worked on public infrastructures ranging from roads and bridges to sanitary latrines and water supply systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Liberia and a master’s degree in water supply engineering from IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands. Combining his passion for engineering and education, he is also a Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Liberia. In this role, he contributes to preparing the next generation of Liberian engineers. Furthermore, he actively supports females in engineering by volunteering with the Liberia Society of Women Engineers (LWSE) to mentor female students Ssewajje Hassan Read more × Ssewajje Hassan Hasaan is Civil Engineer  and Certified NDC climate finance Nelly Bosibori Read more × Nelly Bosibori Bosibaori is environmental enthusiastic with an interest in Climate Resilience and Water Resources Management at Pegasys International Holdings (Pty) Ltd Amadou ZOUNGRANA Read more × Amadou ZOUNGRANA Economiste de l’environnement: Expert national Adaptation et finance climat et aussi spécialiste de la planification, le suivi et l’évaluation des projets et programmes climatiques et des politiques nationales dans le domaine de l’environnement et du développement durable. J’ai participé à l’élaboration de la Troisième Communication Nationale sur les changements climatiques du Burkina Faso en tant qu’expert national chargé de l’analyse de la vulnérabilité et de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques du secteur de l’Agriculture. J’ai participé également à l’élaboration du Premier Rapport Biennal Actualisé (PRBA) du Burkina Faso en charge des circonstances nationales. J’ai aussi été chargé par le Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) en tant que qu’Expert Finance Climat d’élaborer une note conceptuelle de projet sur la promotion des énergies renouvelables et de l’efficacité énergétique qui est soumis au Fonds Vert pour le Climat au profit de Coris Bank International SA. J’ai participé également au processus de révision de la CDN actuelle du Burkina Faso. Actuellement, j’occupe le poste d’Expert Sénior en Planification, Suivi Evaluation et Apprentissage d’un projet d’influence des politiques climatiques au Burkina Faso au Secrétariat Permanent des Organisations Non Gouvernementales (SPONG) ABALO AKOUVI OKPE Read more × ABALO AKOUVI OKPE Juriste spécialisée en Environnement et changements climatiques, j ai une expérience professionnelle de huit (8) acquise dans des institutions telles que l Agence Nationale de Gestion de l environnement (ANGE), le cabinet DÉCISIONS et le cabinet JAT CONSULTING SARL ou j exerce actuellement en tant que Formatrice, Consultante en Évaluations Environnementales et Études de Développement. Je suis par ailleurs en dernière année de Doctorat sur :”la mise en oeuvre du régime international du climat en Afrique de l ouest, cas du TOGO, Niger et Burkina Faso” et Attachée Temporaire d Enseignement et de Recherche (ATER) à la faculté de Droit de l université de Lomé. Ambassadrice du programme ouest africain de leadership climatique pour les femmes WAfriCLP et Alumni du Centre régional de Leadership Yali Dakar dans le cadre de la Formation des jeunes femmes du secteur de l énergie en Afrique, j ai participé à la réalisation de plusieurs missions de consultation telles que l analyse de l effectivité des législations environnementales du Togo; l élaboration de la politique minière du TOGO ; l évaluation de l état des lieux des textes juridiques et du cadre institutionnel en vue de la proposition des normes environnementales au Togo; l analyse du cadre juridique et réglementaire et préparation des textes d application dans le contexte de la REDD+ au Togo; l élaboration d un projet de décret sur les évaluations environnementales, sociales et stratégiques…J ai également participé à la réalisation de plusieurs études d impact et audits environnementaux de projets miniers, énergétique, d industries plastiques, agroalimentaire, etc. De 2019 a ce jour, je coordonne le projet “Information Éducation Communication et initiatives sociétales pour la biodiversité et la cohésion sociale dans la zone d influence de SCANTOGO “. Sur le plan associatif, je suis membre du secrétariat international francophone pour l évaluation environnementale (SIFEE); du Réseau des Femmes de l Enseignement supérieur du TOGO (REFEST) et présidente du Réseau des Femmes Engagées pour le Développement Durable (REFEDD). Lindah Fatuma Kakai Read more × Lindah Fatuma Kakai Lindah Fatuma Kakai holds a Master degree in Research and Public Policy from Egerton University (Kenya), Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science from Chuka University (Kenya), and a certificate in Contested Governance from the University of Freiburg (Germany). She is a qualified National Determined Contribution Financing Expert and also Environmental Impact Assessment expert. She is currently working with African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) supporting the Agriculture Food and Nutrition Security (AFNS) programmes. She has previously worked with International Support Network for African Development (Isnad-Africa) as a Programme Associate, African Researchers Consortium as a Research Assistant, Kenya Climate Innovation Center as Sustainability Initiatives Officer and Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute. She is a Member of Young African Research Scholars (YASA) and Environmental Institute of Kenya. Ms Kakai is also  a Policy Fellow at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. Koala Lamoussa Read more × Koala Lamoussa M. Lamoussa KOALA est Inspecteur des Eaux et Forêts et titulaire d’un Ingéniorat du Développement Rural, option Eaux et Forêt et d’un Certificat d’Expert en Financement des Contributions Déterminées au niveau National (CDN) de la Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. Il est actuellement Chargé de la Gouvernance Forestière du Projet Weoog Paani “Nouvelles Forêts” à l’ONG Tree Aid Burkina Faso. Il capitalise neuf (09) années d’expériences dans le développement rural dont 7 ans dans le domaine agro-sylvo-pastoral, halieutique et faunique et particulièrement dans la gestion des ressources forestières et fauniques et l’appui-conseil des collectivités territoriales et plus de 2 ans dans la coordination des politiques sectorielles agricoles. Il a une connaissance pratique dans la revalorisation énergétique des sous-produits des filières riz (balles de riz) et anacarde (coque d’anacarde) sous forme de briquettes combustibles. Expert du développement rural, il est passionné des questions d’énergies renouvelables, de ressources forestières & fauniques, des changements climatiques notamment la finance climatique. Il est bilingue et parle couramment le Français et l’Anglais en plus de 2 langues locales dont le Moore et le Dioula ANN NABANGALA OBAE Read more × ANN NABANGALA OBAE Ann Nabangala Obae is a Programme Officer Climate Change at  the Water Sector Trust Fund,a parastatal under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation.  She holds a Master of Science in Project Management- International Irish University through Digital Advisory and Learning Centre (DALC) Education. Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management, – Cambridge Association of Managers (CAM) and a Bachelor of Science -Natural Resource Management from Egerton University. She has experience of 14 years working with national and international civil and government institutions in rural and urban areas  on issues Water and natural resources management, Climate change and food security. She is a Core member to the Ministry of Water Sanitation and Irrigation on Greening and Climate Change  Unit. Supporting the Hon of Africa on Ground Water Resilience as Environmental safeguards specialists. Ann is Team Leader of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)- Upper Tana Natural Resources Management Project (UTaNRMP).  She has previously experiences working with farming communities on sustainable agriculture and participatory forest management in Kenya. Coordinating the East Africa Living Network under the Global Nature Fund and Water access projects in Nigeria and Kenya working with the Japan Water Forum. Through her leadership she supported the National Task force on development of Climate Change Learning strategy  for Kenya. Supported concept development on “Enhanced financing for green water and sanitation Technologies in Kenya” for the Green Climate Fund.  Spearheaded technical assistance to WSTF on feasibility study of Catalysing Low carbon & green technologies for effective water services delivery in Kenya from the Climate Technology Innovation Centre- CTCN Denmark Obed Kissi Asamoah Read more × Obed Kissi Asamoah Obed Kissi Asamoah: NDC Fellow Obed Kissi Asamoah hold a Master of Science in Environmental Science, Policy and Management and a current PhD candidate at the Institute of Environment and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana. He has over 10 years’ experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods consulting for high level projects funded by international organizations such as ELRHA-Humanitarian Innovation Fund (UK), UNESCO Ghana, Plan International Ghana and STAR-Ghana Foundation. He is part of an Inter-Governmental Technical Data Advisory Committee working to streamline and improve data collection and collation as well as information management within the climate change and WASH sector. Mr. Asamoah has enormous experience in action research, development advocacy, organizational change and development, project management and stakeholder mapping. He has been a focal person with Green Climate Fund in South Korea since 2019 working towards the development and uptake of climate change research. As the Head of Programs of the Research and Grant Institute of Ghana, Mr. Asamoah has acted as a focal person for development partners, notably DFID on research, education and development issues in Ghana. His research interest is in the areas of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Financing for SMEs, Circular Economy, Environmental Management and Eco-Disaster Risk Reduction Blaise BANGABUTU NGAMBO Read more × Blaise BANGABUTU NGAMBO Blaise BANGABUTU NGAMBO est licencié (Bac+5) en économie de Monétaire de l’Université de Lubumbashi. Puis a fait des spécialisations en ligne en finance de développement (finance verte, finance agricole et finance digitale). Il a travaillé au début comme analyste de crédit PME. Puis il travailla comme consultant auprès de plusieurs organismes : Adam Smith International/Elan RDC, FPM (Fonds pour l’inclusion financière), NSEEBA INKLUZION, GLPGP, GIZ/ProFI. Je travaille actuellement comme expert en Microfinance auprès de l’UNCDF dans le Programme de consommation durable et de substitution partielle au bois énergie. Financé par l’Initiative pour les forêts d’Afrique centrale (CAFI) à travers le Fonds National REDD+ de la RDC (FONAREDD), le Programme est structuré autour de trois principaux sous-secteurs énergétiques : Foyers améliorés ; Gaz de Pétrole Liquide ; Micro-Hydro Électrique. Il vise à contribuer à la mise en place d’un marché durable de la cuisson propre à travers (i) un environnement favorable et (ii) un programme d’incubation pour le secteur privé afin de développer des mécanismes de financement et d’assistances sur la chaine de valeurs des différents sous-secteurs ci-haut. Mes attentes sont de mieux cerner comment mobiliser le secteur privé, chacun dans son domaine, à participer au financement des CDN ATCHADE Assouhan Jonas Read more × ATCHADE Assouhan Jonas Born and raised in Ouessè, in the Republic of Benin, ATCHADE Assouhan Jonas holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Natural Sciences obtained respectively in 2012 and 2013 at the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of the University of Abomey-Calavi (FAST/UAC). Today, he holds another master’s degree in climate change and sustainable development from the AGRHYMET Regional Center in Niger/Niamey. He is pursuing his doctorate in the sustainable urban development program with an urban ecology option, financed by the World Bank at the Regional Center of Excellence on Sustainable Cities in Africa (CERViDA/UL) in Togo. Trained as a Certified NDC Finance Expert at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, ATCHADE has worked in the past in several local NGOs (PJUD-Benin and Evrgreen ONG) and in governmental structures in charge of agriculture such as the Institut National de Recherche Agronomique du Bénin. Jean Douglas ANAMAN Read more × Jean Douglas ANAMAN Expert en Politiques et Projets Climatiques, 14 ans d’expérience professionnelle dont 8 ans en matière climatique. Spécialiste en Changements Climatiques/Adaptation, Jean Douglas ANAMAN est titulaire d’un diplôme d’Ingénieur Agronome Agronomie, option Eaux et Forêts, d’un Diplôme de Master en Sciences et Gestion de l’Environnement, d’un Certificat d’Expert en Finance de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques et d’Un Certificat en d’Expert en Financement des CDN. Monsieur Jean Douglas ANAMAN, a successivement occupé le poste d’Assistant Technique en charge de la stratégie REDD+ (2013-2017), de Point Focal du Fonds pour l’Adaptation (2015-2018). Il a activement contribué à l’élaboration de la stratégie nationale de lutte contre les changements climatiques (2015-2020) en assurant le suivi quotidien des activités de consultations. Mr. Jean Douglas ANAMAN a occupé les postes de Point Focal du Fonds pour l’Adaptation (2015-2018), de Point Focal du processus du Plan National d’Adaptation (2015-2019), de Coordonnateur du Projet d’Amélioration de la Résilience de Populations pour un meilleur accès à l’Information Climatique, financé par la BAD (2017-2019), de Point Focal Facilité Adaptation, financée par l’AFD (2018-2019), de membre du comité de pilotage du NAP Global Network (2018 à ce jour). Actuellement, Mr Jean Douglas ANAMAN est Coordonnateur du Projet d’intégration de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques dans la planification du développement en Côte d’Ivoire, au PNUD (2020 à ce jour). Caroline Mwihaki Gathu Read more × Caroline Mwihaki Gathu Caroline is a Climate Change and Development specialist with 13 years of practical working knowledge and experience in the sector. She has successfully contributed to programme development, implementation and administrative support for large scale donor funded projects, working with multi-stakeholders including county governments, private sector actors and communities. She is currently working with Practical Action as a Climate and Resilience Specialist. Her main role is to provide thought leadership in the development and delivery of the Climate and Resilience strategy. She hold a Master’s Degree in International Relations/Development from United States International University; Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies from Management University of Africa and diploma in Project Management from Kenya Institute of Management. She is passionate about making a contribution to the development of climate adaptation and resilience solutions and implementing actions to respond to the impacts of climate change. She is working towards engaging with the different levels national and international stakeholders to advocate for fulfilment of climate change actions and commitments communicated through the NDC’s. She is glad that the NDC Financing Fellowship has contributed to building my knowledge and skills that are useful in this respect. I am grateful for this opportunity. Mouhamadou Lamine NDIMBLANE Read more × Mouhamadou Lamine NDIMBLANE Mouhamadou Lamine NDIMBLANE is environmental economist and geomatician, PhD student of the West African Science Service Center on Climate change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) research programme in Economics of Climate Change from Senegal. He is graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Management (FASEG) of the Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar. After two years of higher education at the university,  passed the entrance exam to the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technical Development (CEDT/G15) where he followed a two-year training course in Geomatics, with a specialisation in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing. At the same time, he continued further studies and obtained Bachelor’s degree in Economic Analysis and Policy in 2015 with honours and BTS in Geomatics the following (2016) with honours. At the end of 2016, He was selected for the Interuniversity Postgraduate Programme in Economics, the PTCI which is a programme of the Conference of Institutions for Economic and Management Education and Research in Africa (CIEREA). Through this programme of excellence, he graduated with a Master of Advanced Study in Applied Economics in December 2018 with honours and as a specialisation Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment, following the Common Campus of Optional Courses (CCCO) in 2017 at the University Marien Ngouabi in Congo Brazzaville. In September 2019, following a rigorous selection process, he joined the WASCAL Climate Change Economics research programme where he is pursuing my under the theme of Climate Risk Management and Financing Mechanisms for Farming Households in West African Countries. In 2021, he was selected for the NDC Finance Fellowship Programme (NDC – FFP) organised by the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and the African Research Impact Network (ARIN) and funded by the International Development Research Institute (IDRC). MATCHINDA TCHINDA Carole Read more × MATCHINDA TCHINDA Carole Dr. MATCHINDA est titulaire d’un PhD en Sciences de Gestion, option Microfinance. Elle est par ailleurs Experte Certifiée en Financement de CDN. Elle est Enseignante permanente à l’Université Evangélique du Cameroun depuis octobre 2020 et occupe le poste de Chef Service du Suivi des Affaires Académiques. Elle est nantie d’une bonne expérience dans la recherche scientifique à travers la conduite des études dans le secteur de la microfinance, les études de marché, le développement des nouveaux produits, avec un attrait particulier sur le financement de la stratégie de lutte contre le changement climatique et le développement durable. Comme autres Expertise professionnelle, elle est formatrice des acteurs du secteur de  microfinance et Consultante Junior en Suivi-Evaluation des projets depuis 2019 au sein du cabinet MICROPAR (Microfinance Panafrican Fama Gueye Read more × Fama Gueye Dr Fama Gueye est titulaire d’un doctorat en économie et changement climatique de l’Université de Dakar et d’un master en économie et politique agricole de l’Université Ouaga 2 (Burkina Faso). Ses travaux de recherche portent sur le développement durable, l’économie de l’environnement et des ressources naturelles, l’agriculture, l’économétrie, entre autres. Elle est chargée de cours en économie et développement durable à l’Institut des politiques publiques (IPP) de l’Université de Dakar (UCAD), au Sénégal. Elle est également la coordonnatrice académique du programme WASCAL de l’UCAD. Elle a récemment effectué une résidence de recherche à la Convention-cadre des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques (CCNUCC/Bonn) dans le cadre du programme Mécanisme de développement durable (MDP) / Unité de développement réglementaire et à l’Université de Virginie (USA). Maanzou BOUKARI Read more × Maanzou BOUKARI Née en 1993 à Parakou au nord-Bénin Maanzou BOUKARI est Ingénieur agronome. Il est spécialiste en Sécurité alimentaire et en protection des végétaux.  Ayant des expériences dans le domaine des Changements Climatiques, il est très engagé dans la lutte pour l’atteinte des ODD à l’horizon 2030. C’est ce qui l’a poussé à candidater pour le programme NDC-FFP pour pouvoir aider son pays dans la mobilisation des ressources pour améliorer ses indicateurs d’atteinte des objectifs. Maanzou BOUKARI est Conseiller Technique en Changement Climatique et Développement Durable à AGRICULTURAL EXPERTISE CENTER, une ONG qui accompagne les agriculteurs et éleveurs du Bénin pour améliorer leurs rendements et rendre leurs exploitations plus résilientes au climat. Depuis 2016, il a été consultant dans plusieurs projets et programmes sur des thématiques d’agriculture, de nutrition ou d’énergie et de restauration des forêts et de changement climatique commandités par des organismes internationaux. Maanzou BOUKARI milite dans plusieurs organisations auxquelles il appartient tels que le BENIN YALI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION qui travaille à la formation de la jeunesse pour l’amélioration des conditions de vie de nos communautés. Il est également représentant départemental du Club UEMOA pour l’intégration, une organisation qui travaille aussi pour l’atteinte des ODD à l’horizon 2030. Missi Missi Philippe Read more × Missi Missi Philippe Missi Missi Philippe is a climate change and development expert – on experience in Project Design, Climate Finance and Review of Transparency Reports. He has a B.Sc. in Computer Science in University of Douala and M.Eng. in Social Sciences for Development in University of Maroua. Civil Servant, he is currently Research Engineer N°1 of Climate Follow-up in the Ministry of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development of Cameroon and member of the UNFCCC Roster of Experts. In this context, he was involved in the assessment of the Biennial Reports of New Zealand and Japan, as well as the Biennial Updated Reports of Mauritania and India. Missi Missi Philippe is in charge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Monitoring of climate change activities in his administration. He is a Certified Expert in Financing NDCs trained by the Frankfurter School of Finance and Management. He has a strong desire to see massive development in Africa and believes that tackling climate change through a Water, Energy and Food (WEF) nexus would lift many Africans out of poverty. Monsieur NDALA NDUMBI Read more × Monsieur NDALA NDUMBI Monsieur NDALA NDUMBI Serge est membre du Secrétariat Technique de l’équipe de mise en œuvre de la CDN en République Démocratique du Congo et Négociateur dans le processus de la CCNUCC. Il travaille comme Expert en charge de la Transparence (Accord de Paris) au Ministère de l’Environnement et Développement Durable. Il est l’Assistant Principal de l’actuel Président du SBSTA (Organe Subsidiaire de Conseil Scientifique et Technologique), le bras technique de la Convention-Cadre des Nations Unies sur les Changements Climatiques (CCNUCC), et consultant pour la Legal Response International (LRI) du Royaume-Uni. Il est titulaire d’une Maîtrise en Etudes Internationales, Développement International et Coopération et d’un diplôme d’études approfondies en Finances et Politiques Fiscales de l’université de Corée. Norma GUITINZIA Read more × Norma GUITINZIA Après son coup de foudre pour la protection de l’environnement, Norma GUITINZIA a promu une association de droit centrafricain « le Global Ecovillage Network (GEN – RCA) », qui lui permet de militer pour la participation et l’inclusion des groupes minoritaires et marginalisés notamment les femmes, les jeunes et les peuples autochtones. Pour parfaire son expertise, Norma a bénéficié de plusieurs sessions de renforcement de capacités. Nous pouvons citer entre-autres : la formation des formateurs en protection de l’environnement grâce au Center for International Development and Training (CIDT) basée en Angleterre et sur le financement des CDN soutenu par le Frankfurt School en Allemagne. Depuis sa reconversion, elle a eu à diriger quatre (04) projets de sensibilisation dans la gouvernance forestière boostant la participation des femmes dans les différents processus et la planification locale de l’Agenda 2030 des Nations-Unies (objectifs de développement durable ODD). Elle a participé activement à plusieurs campagnes de sensibilisation, information et formation des groupes vulnérables sur la lutte contre le changement climatique, l’importance des forêts communautaires et le développement des éco-villages ainsi que des points focaux genre des départements ministériels sur les techniques de communication lors des plaidoyers faits en faveur de la protection des ressources naturelles et de l’environnement. Norma a aussi contribué à la publication sur la « Foresterie communautaire : opportunité ou chimère pour les femmes du Bassin du Congo ?» en 2019 sous le leadership de l’organisation internationale Fern. Son engagement en faveur de la préservation de l’environnement n’est plus à démontrer. Ce qui lui vaut une réelle mobilisation dans le processus de lutte contre le changement climatique en République Centrafricaine, notamment dans le cadre des Contributions Déterminées au niveau National (CDN) revues et validées en 2021, où elle participa activement au processus de réactualisation Caxton Gitonga Kaua Read more × Caxton Gitonga Kaua Caxton Gitonga Kaua is an environmental and natural resources governance and management, and climate resilience expert focused on the resilience and sustainability of ecosystems and communities. He has extensive experience and expertise in conceptualizing, planning and managing development and environmental projects and programs, ensuring flexible responses which adapt to the needs of local people in complex, volatile environments. Caxton possesses vast knowledge of the political economy and socioecological context of Africa’s landscape and has undertaken extensive research on environmental and development issues. Caxton worked at the Food and Agriculture and Organization of the United Nations where he managed land and natural resources management and governance programs. He also worked at the Laikipia Nature Conservancy where he led sustainable management of the conservancy and community development projects, and at the Greenbelt Movement where he designed, planned and implemented community based conservation and livelihoods improvement projects. In addition, Caxton worked as a consultant at Ecomove Services Limited where he addressed development, environmental and projects management issues for private and public sector clients. He worked as the Regional Coordinator of the Eastern African Secretariat of the African Union led Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative (EOAI) where he coordinated the initiatives activities in the Eastern Africa region. He is currently a program manager at Grassroots Sustainability Solutions an initiative that aims to build the resilience and sustainability of ecosystems and communities in Africa. He studied a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science at Egerton University and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Planning and Management at the University of Nairobi. Moreover, he studied and graduated with a PhD. Degree in Environmental Governance and Management at the University of Nairobi. Ousseynou NDIONE Read more × Ousseynou NDIONE Mr. Ousseynou NDIONE est, actuellement, l’Adjoint au chef de la Division Régionale de l’Environnement et des Etablissements classés de Kaffrine/Direction de l’environnement et des Etablissements Classés (DEEC) au sein du Ministère de l’Environnement et du Développement durable du Sénégal. Auparavant, il était assistant Technique à la Division Changement Climatique de la DEEC, entre 2015- 2020, où il a participé à l’élaboration de la CDN du Sénégal et du suivi du processus d’élaboration du Plan National d’Adaptation (PNA) aux changements climatiques. Mr. NDIONE a fourni ses services de consultance sur les études de vulnérabilités et des risques liées aux changements climatiques à plusieurs organisations. Il a élaboré le document de soumission du Sénégal à la CCNUCC pour la DEEC sur l’analyse des lacunes et les besoins en renforcement de capacités du Sénégal pour accéder au financement de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques en 2019. Il a participé à l’évaluation de la vulnérabilité et des risques liés au changement climatique sur le territoire des villes de Pikine et Guédiawaye dans le cadre du Projet Planification Intercommunale Sensible au Changement Climatique et à l’Energie (PICEP) en 2020. Mr. Ousseynou NDIONE est Géographe-Climatologue, titulaire d’un Master en Ressources-Environnement et Développent, option climatologie au Département de Géographie de l’Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar.

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