Msc. in Geography, Planning, Environment and  Development at University Paris 8 (2019), is a young researcher in natural hazards and  environment, and practitioner of development. Jean-Robert is pursuing a PhD program at  University Paris 8. His research project is entitled: “Rise of Flooding Risks and associated  hydrological risks at the heart of urban planning challenges in Bukavu region (DR Congo): Between vulnerability factors and socio-spatial changes”. Jean-Robert has particular interests  in the field of natural (geo) hazard, risk, disaster and the urban development in Africa.  Holding a Bsc. in Geology, Jean-Robert NSHOKANO MWEZE is also interested in  georesources management and geoethical issues. His commitment to community development  is dedicated to creating massive awareness and promoting informative actions for people and  engaging them in practice for better environment, risk culture and natural resource  management through capacity building programs. Since 2021, Jean-Robert NSHOKANO  MWEZE has initiated a nonprofit called CREI “Congo Restoration Earth Initiative” that is  intending to promote green environment, urban planning, disaster management, sustainable  development and to contribute to reduce population exposure to disaster, climate change in  DR Congo and in Africa.