Kursjahr 2023 - 2024

47th UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV International Postgraduate Course on Environmental Management for Developing Countries (EM47)

Dauer: 11. Januar - 12. Juli 2024

In diesem Kurs vertretene Herkunftsländer:

Benin	Bolivia	Brazil	China	Colombia
Cuba	Ethiopia	Georgia	Ghana	Indonesia
Kenya	Kyrgyzstan	Nigeria	Peru (x2)	Sri Lanka
Türkiye	Uganda	Ukraine	Vietnam	Zimbabwe

Joseph Kwasi Afrifa

Country of origin:
Ghana
Position while attending the course:
Research and KBA Officer (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Wildlife Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I work with local communities, NGOs, and government agencies to gather species and ecosystem data, raise awareness and develop conservation strategies for areas with high biodiversity value. Also, I conduct field surveys, analyze data, write reports, and communicate research findings to stakeholders"

Juddy Susan Arieko

Country of origin:
Kenya
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Inspector (reg. admin.)
Academic background:
Project Planning and Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Surveillance inspection for environmental compliance, Managing environmental incidents and complaints, Monitoring environmental compliance of regulated facilities, Environmental licensing of facilities
and projects, Prosecuting environmental crime"

Hillary Aroboinosen

Country of origin:
Nigeria
Position while attending the course:
Principal Agricultural Engineer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I formulate, implement and review policies on environmental management,
environmental health and sanitation, I formulate and review land use laws and regulations relating to soil and water conservation, I develop guidelines, legal and regulatory frameworks on environmental management."

Tornike Bubashvili

Country of origin:
Georgia
Position while attending the course:
Global Policy and Water Resources Manager (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Environmental Protection (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I develop and promote the organisation's nature conservation policies nationally and internationally. Providing expert input and recommendations, I actively participate in policy-making processes. I strengthen policy and advocacy work in Georgia by empowering local communities and CSOs."

Phan Tâm Yên Cao

Country of origin:
Vietnam
Position while attending the course:
Vice Director of Industry Management Office (local admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I manage Technical Safety and Environment Division, build annual work-plan, develop environmental industry, implement circular economy projects, address climate change, promote sustainable production, provide guidance on technical safety and environmental management, and organize training courses."

Antuane De Fatima Cornejo Cardich

Country of origin:
Peru
Position while attending the course: Biodiversity Specialist - Area of Territorial Development and Climate Change (reg. NGO)
Academic background:
Biology (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I am working on improving native communities in the project "Pathways of transformation: Indigenous peoples and local communities lead and enhance the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity" and the project "Indigenous women and youth building a full life."

Olena Diachenko

Country of origin:
Ukraine
Position while attending the course:
Project Manager Assistant (reg. NGO)
Academic background:
Ecology and Environmental Protection (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Supporting the project manager in planning, coordinating and implementing projects, Developing project plans, timelines, budgets and resource allocation, coordinating with project team members and stakeholders,
Maintaining project documentation, including project plans, reports."

Huang Kebiao

Country of origin:
China
Position while attending the course:
Division Chief (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Assessment of forest restoration and SFM programs jointly carried out by the Chinese government and APFNet within and beyond China."

Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Sanjaya Jayasinghe

Country of origin:
Sri Lanka
Position while attending the course:
Senior Environmental Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Natural Resource Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Holding the managerial responsibility of the area assigned by the Central Environment Authority management with regard to the Environmental protection, Environmental management and Environment education and awareness as per the provisions in the National Environmental Act."

Emoit Loyce Kukunda

Country of origin:
Uganda
Position while attending the course:
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Programmes Manager (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Integrated Watershed Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Manage watershed projects, develop communication protocols to track
milestones, achievements throughout the project lifecycle, As a Research Scientist, I led research and innovation focusing on the development of Biodegradable / biocompostable handwoven fibre bags in addressing plastic pollution."

Liane Lima

Country of origin:
Brazil
Position while attending the course:
Impact Investment Analyst (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Public Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Prospection and selection of impact businesses, framed in STW's investment
and impact thesis, for due diligence, detailing finances, business model, environmental/social impact and governance, for presentation of investment rounds of affordable capital on STW's Collective Loan Platform."

Wilfredo Marimon Bolivar

Country of origin:
Colombia
Position while attending the course:
Líder Proyectos Hidrosistemas (regional)
Academic background:
Water Quality and Advanced Wastewater Treatment Processes (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities:
"Lead the management, formulation, implementation and monitoring of projects at the national, regional and local level regarding the management of hydrosystems, Lead the conceptualization and development of consultancies and / or advice to environmental authorities for the comprehensive management."

Rejoyce Moyo

Country of origin:
Zimbabwe
Position while attending the course:
Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment (local NGO)
Academic background:
Disaster Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Coordination of youth entrepreneurship and technical skills training, Ensure youth active participation in agri-business, off-farm activities and other livelihoods initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to map youth employment and livelihood opportunities and building strategic partnerships."

Zamira Naimanbaeva

Country of origin:
Kyrgyztan
Position while attending the course:
Gender Consultant (fed./nat.)
Academic background:
Development Policies and Practices (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Coordinate and implement project on integration of gender aspects into climate change policy and activities, The duties are conducting gender baseline assessment, developing training courses and delivering them, conducting information campaign on importance of gender in climate change policy."

Nellsy Alejandra Ohara Ticona

Country of origin:
Bolivia
Position while attending the course:
Botanical Inventory Supervisor (reg. NGO)
Academic background:
Geographic Information Systems (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Determining the suitable forest species to improve the reforestation plan within the municipality, for which I carry out the logistics plan, field trips, collections, sample processing, identification, Carries out the assembly of the different dry samples within our inventory."

Elif Pinar Polat

Country of origin:
Türkiye
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Engineer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Contributing to the implementation of legislation on climate change issues (preparation of climate law, NCD, LTS, NC, BR), participating in negotiations within the scope of the UNFCCC, and developments on mitigation, adaptation, technology transfer and finance issues."

Alexander Vivar Pérez

Country of origin:
Cuba
Position while attending the course:
Specialist in Water and Waste Treatment (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Food Science (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Management of water resources in the institution. update the center's environmental control, Operate industrial wastewater treatment plant."

Lina Yulianty

Country of origin:
Indonesia
Position while attending the course:
Regional Development Planner (reg. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Development Planner in West Java Provincial Development Agency (West Java Provincial Government) specializing in environmental and climate change for sustainable development, Assists the Division Head in formulating strategic regional development planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation."

Paola Vanessa Yurivilca Poma

Country of origin:
Peru
Position while attending the course:
Co-coordinator of project Etno-BioLab (reg. NGO)
Academic background:
Biology (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Coordinating seminars in environmental and intercultural topics aimed to inspire and enrich the knowledge of secondary school teachers, in Peru, Facilitating and advising the projects in environmental and intercultural topics proposed by the secondary school teachers."

Taye Kassahun Zegeye

Country of origin:
Ethiopia
Position while attending the course:
Green Technology Transfer and Development Senior Expert (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Applied Physics (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Formulating strategies, plans, and actions aimed at fostering sustainable development and mitigating environmental impact by facilitating technology transfer and development, enhancing capacity-building efforts, and encouraging the adoption of environmental-friendly practices and technologies."

Sylvain Zonkpoedjre

Country of origin:
Benin
Position while attending the course:
Sanitation and Environmental Manager (local NGO)
Academic background:
Ecology and Environmental Biology (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Designing and implementing programs to educate local populations about environmental issues; implementing eco-friendly farming techniques such as crop rotation, integrated pest management; reforestation activities and preservation of biodiversity, Advocating for policies."

89th UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV International Short Course - Climate adaptation towards social justice and just transition (SC89)

Kursbeschreibung

Dauer: 13. November - 15. Dezember 2023 (online)

In diesem Kurs vertretene Herkunftsländer:

Nurideen Abdulai

Country of origin:
Ghana
Position while attending the course:
Executive Director (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Accounting and Finance (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"The Executive Director position is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the overall operations, strategy, and growth of an organization, This position is typically found in non-profit organizations, but can also exist in for-profit entities."

Ahmed Onimisi Abdulrahaman

Country of origin:
Nigeria
Position while attending the course:
Project Officer - Cities and Climate (local company)
Academic background:
Euro Hydroinformatics & Water Management (EuroAquae) (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I produce maps, plans, and other development management guides and
urban development projects that respond to city challenges in developing
countries with considerations for climate change crisis, low carbon emission,
smart concepts, and other emerging models that will shape the future of cities."

Muhawenimana Calter

Country of origin:
Rwanda
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Safeguard Specialist (local admin.)
Academic background:
Soil Science and Environmental Management (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"To support and guide the activities of environmental and social safeguard in the intervention's areas, Ensure that the contractors follow the rules regarding environmental and social protection."

Tinashe Chinembiri

Country of origin:
Zimbabwe
Position while attending the course:
Senior Energy Development Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Applied Environmental Science (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"For the National Energy Efficiency Policy, Electric Mobility Framework, Green Hydrogen Africa and coordinating development of Nationally Determined Contributions from the energy sector under the leadership of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change."

Letsema Dikgale

Country of origin:
Botswana
Position while attending the course:
Physical Planner I (reg. admin.)
Academic background:
Urban and Regional Planning (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I coordinate orderly developments in the city in a sustainable manner at the same time balancing different social, economic and environmental issues, Prepare development guidelines and identify strategies by which the community can reach its goals and visions."

Marlon Humberto Howking Rodriguez

Country of origin:
Nicaragua
Position while attending the course:
Researcher, Project Coordinator and Professor (fed./nat. univ.)
Academic background:
Advanced Master in Governance and Development (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Coordinator, monitor and evaluator of social projects like Climate monitoring stations in Matagalpa, Jinotega and Mulukukú, 2021-2023. Researcher of climate impact issues in rural and indigenous communities, memories of indigenous communities, rural enterprises, others and professor."

Angel Aslam Imdad

Country of origin:
Pakistan
Position while attending the course:
CEO and Environment Expert (local company)
Academic background:
Energy and Environment (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Developing high quality business strategies aligned with SDGs 2030. Expanding business in environment conservation centric approach. Develop and recommend solutions to eliminate pollution and environmental hazards. Design and implement effective employee training programs."

Karim Samad Khan

Country of origin:
Pakistan
Position while attending the course:
Chief Executive Officer - CEO (reg. NGO)
Academic background:
Economics (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As a CEO till 2026, I'm responsible for planning, and direction of the organization’s operations and programs, developing and implementing consistent inventory and policies, and operational reporting and overseeing and reporting on the organizations results with BOD's, and donor agencies."

Letsatsi Phinehas Lekhooa

Country of origin:
Lesotho
Position while attending the course:
Climate Change Adaptation Manager (local NGO)
Academic background:
Climate Change Adaptation (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Ensure that Agrihive Garden activities on adaptation contain a significant element of lesson learning, helping to improve sharing of best practices and a cross-cutting perspective across a range of biomes and impact categories."

Elizabeth Virginia Mosqueda Rodríguez

Country of origin:
Mexico
Position while attending the course:
Senior Manager, Corporate Platform Lead (fed./nat. company)
Academic background:
Energy and Environmental Management for Developing Countries (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"For the last 5.4 years I have been working as a Senior Manager in an organisation called The Carbon Trust, where currently I have the role of leader of the corporate unit for Mexico, I am mainly in charge of running the platform and developping projects in both corporate and climate policy."

Elizabeth Kamili Mtui

Country of origin:
Tanzania
Position while attending the course:
Lecturer (fed./nat. univ.)
Academic background:
Natural Resources Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Develop and facilitate students' learning, creativity and problem solving (theoretical and practical), Develop and revise curricula to address stakeholders' needs, Carry out and publish research projects, Prepare and
deliver collaborative funded research proposals and providing advisory service."

Dalia Nagati

Country of origin:
Egypt
Position while attending the course:
Project Management Professional (fed./nat. company)
Academic background:
Political Science (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Supporting the project management by providing advise and implementing measures related to the project's strategic and operational aspects such as processing policy documents, developing management guidelines, establishing and overseeing project partnerships."

Nur Emilia Azira Bt Kamisly

Country of origin:
Malaysia
Position while attending the course:
Engineer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Civil Engineering (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Monitoring and implementing new development Projects and maintenance works for facilities at Totally Protected Areas in Sarawak (National Parks and Nature Reserves), During planning stage, the project must be cost effective and conservation of flora and fauna."

Azeez Sanni Olorunnisola

Country of origin:
Nigeria
Position while attending the course:
Principal Environmental Health Superintendent - Senior Supervisor in the Organization (reg. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Health Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Monitoring to prevent waste burning and pollution, Enforcement of Law for control of GHGs, Developed action plan for effective implementation of National Climate Change Policy, Carried carbon sink project of Afforestation and maintenance, Conducted EIA, and Environmental advocacy."

Jason Statham Pundu

Country of origin:
Papua New Guinea
Position while attending the course:
Provincial Project Coordinator (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Sciences (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I am coordinating a Climate-Resilient Green Growth Project. The project objective is to mainstream CRGG priorities into provincial planning and budgetary frameworks, develop climate-smart investment projects, mobilize
climate funds, and implement climate-resilient projects at local the level."

Ahmed Salem Sellahi

Country of origin:
Mauritania
Position while attending the course:
Senior Climate Change Engineer - Head of Vulnerability Analysis and Adaptation to Climate Change Division (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environment and Impacts Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Conducting the vulnerability analysis and monitoring the implementation of national adaptation strategies and plans. Assessing and monitoring climate scenarios and the impacts of climate change on different vital sectors such as livestock, agriculture, water, health, wet areas, fisheries, etc. ."

Rose Jebet Teigut

Country of origin:
Kenya
Position while attending the course:
Technical Officer - Sustainability (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Technical assistant during project implementation focusing mainly on water and wastewater management, Environmental Impact Assessment expert registered by NEMA carrying out EIA/EA/SEAs on behalf of the Centre, Project assistant in the projects handled by the Centre"

Tenzin Wangchuk

Country of origin:
Bhutan
Position while attending the course:
Chief Environment Officer (local admin.)
Academic background:
Natural Resource Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"The Environment Division executes activities that impacts natural environment be it positively or negatively. Issuance of environmental consent for the developmental activities, management of solid waste and natural disaster, health and sanitation of the city and its residents, etc. ."

Abayineh Amare Woldeamanuel

Country of origin:
Ethiopia
Position while attending the course:
Assistant Professor (fed./nat. univ.)
Academic background:
Environment and Development Studies (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities:
"Provide courses to graduate and post-graduate students, Advising postgraduate students in their thesis work."

Ana Teresa Yi Soto

Country of origin:
Peru
Position while attending the course:
Executive Director (local NGO)
Academic background:
Cooperation for Development (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Strategic direction of Crea Planeta, a non-profit agency for social change and planet restoration, Crea Planeta aims to advance the skills and knowledge of local- and youth-led movements to design strategies based on behavioral insights, social marketing and communications."

Berna Yigit

Country of origin:
Turkey
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Engineer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Energy and Sustainability - Energy Resouces and Climate Change (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I am working in the Department of Climate Change Adaptation and Local Policies, In the Directorate of Climate Change as a Policy Advisor, In the department, I work on projects carried out with the European Union and in the preparation of National Local Climate Change Action Plans."

Guest Students

Preeyaphat Chaiklang

Country of origin:
Thailand
Position while attending the course:
Doctoral Researcher - Joint Ph.D. Programme in Integrated
Management of Water, Soil, and Waste (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As a Doctoral Researcher, my research focuses on mangrove protection and restoration, including the aspect of power for sustainable forest management outcomes."

Prashant Kumar

Country of origin:
India
Position while attending the course:
Doctoral Researcher - Joint Ph.D. Programme in Integrated Management
of Water, Soil, and Waste (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Business Administration (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As a Doctoral Researcher, my research focuses on extended cost-benefit analysis for sustainable green transformation programs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Asian developing countries"

88th UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV International Short Course - Nature-based Solutions to emerging water challenges (SC88)

Kursbeschreibung

Dauer: 18. Oktober - 10. November 2023

In diesem Kurs vertretene Herkunftsländer:

Armenia	Bangladesh	Brazil (x2)	China	Egypt
Ethiopia	Ghana	Guatemala	India	Indonesia
Jamaica	Kenya	Lesotho	Nepal	Nicaragua
Pakistan	Saint Lucia	Tanzania	Türkiye

Alexandra Aguiar Pedro

Country of origin:
Brazil
Position while attending the course:
Planning Coordinator's Technical Advisor (local admin.)
Academic background:
Physical Geography (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As an urban planner, I provide technical assistance to the planning coordinator, focusing on specific projects, which require technical work, analysis and decision, and on articulating the demands of the four Coordination Divisions, the Secretariat's decision maker and the external stakehoders."

Myisha Ahmad

Country of origin:
Bangladesh
Position while attending the course:
Specialist, Climate and Environment (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Euro Hydroinformatics & Water Management (EuroAquae) (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"In my current role I develop and implement climate adaptive interventions while creating synergies with NDCs, NAPs, SDGs, I have exercised my technical and managerial skills on projects focusing on climate adaptive
agriculture technologies and early warning system networks."

Yohannis Kifle Beyene

Country of origin:
Ethiopia
Position while attending the course:
WASH Officer (fed./nat. univ.)
Academic background:
Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Focal person for water, sanitation, and hygiene."

Ama Agyeiwaa Boadu

Country of origin:
Ghana
Position while attending the course:
Assistant Town Planning Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Development and Project Planning (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Assist in preparing spatial development plans, structure plans and local plans, identifying ecologically sensitive areas in some communities, plan for water treatment plants within a petroleum hub enclave, data collection, policy formulation, annual work plan, reporting."

Merve Güres

Country of origin:
Türkiye
Position while attending the course:
City Planner (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Governance of Sustainability (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Conducting projects regarding climate change adaptation which take the subject nationally and locally, To follow and participate in international agreements to which Turkey is a party."

Ahmed Hassan

Country of origin:
Egypt
Position while attending the course:
Director of Water Quality and Environment Affairs (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Develop scopes of work in Drinking-water Quality Management and application of environmental management systems in the Holding Company for water and wastewater and its subsidiaries."

Daniyal Iqbal

Country of origin:
Pakistan
Position while attending the course:
Manager, Programme Development (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Managerial Economics (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Lead strategic planning and prioritization of conservation issues, developing conservation strategies and their alignment with WWF’s Global Practices, Lead programme development, including development of detailed proposals in partnership with technical teams and lobby with government stakeholders."

Maria Jose Iturbide Flores

Country of origin:
Guatemala
Position while attending the course:
Executive Director (reg. NGO)
Academic background:
Environmental Policy and Planning (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities:
"Successfully led the development of the First Water Regional Report with the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team composed of 25 professionals, Led team meetings, oversaw budgets and contracts, and ensured fulfillment
before closure, Expertly developed a data-driven strategy to monitor 500."

Richa Kaphle

Country of origin:
Nepal
Position while attending the course:
Consultant (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Construction, Engineering, and Infrastructure Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Environment Safeguard and Procurement Support."

Pramod Chand Lakra

Country of origin:
India
Position while attending the course:
Deputy Conservator of Forest (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Agricultural Extension (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Presently I am Posted as In charge of the Environmental Research Station and Van Vigyan Kendra, where I oversee the overall Administration and Research component of the center, I am also entrusted with networking with the line department to enhance collaboration on the extension activities."

Geoffrey Stuart Marshall

Country of origin:
Jamaica
Position while attending the course:
Deputy Managing Director (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Hydrology and Water Resources (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I am the current Deputy Managing Director of the Water Resources Authority (since Sept 2022), with leadership and oversight responsibility for all Technical Sections of the WRA, and providing support / advice to the Managing Director."

Matumelo Annah Motelle

Country of origin:
Lesotho
Position while attending the course:
Range Technical Officer (reg. admin.)
Academic background:
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Educate public on range management practices, Rehabilitate degraded lands and restore and protect wetlands, Train herders on range management and establish range management associations, Assess rangeland health and develop adaptive grazing management plans for communities."

Iddy Yazidi Msuya

Country of origin:
Tanzania
Position while attending the course:
Managing Director (reg. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Engineering (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"To direct and supervise the Authority’s strategic developmental and operational plans, To formulate and recommend objectives, strategies and policies of the Authority and ensure their implementation."

Mustiannis Syafaah Mustadji

Country of origin:
Indonesia
Position while attending the course:
Senior Policy Analyst as the Head of Development Program
Monitoring Subdivision (reg. admin.)
Academic background:
Policy Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Managing the monitoring and evaluation process for the progress of priority programs and development issues of Jakarta Capital City
Government and analysing policy recommendations in order to achieve the Development Plan."

Anne Monyenye Omwoyo

Country of origin:
Kenya
Position while attending the course:
Director in Charge of Climate Change (local admin.)
Academic background:
Climate Change (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I Providing analytical and technical support on climate change to various sector departments and agencies; ensure mainstreaming of climate change in County policies, planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring; mobilise resources for climate change resilience; conduct capacity building."

Wilbert Rolando Rios Rodriguez

Country of origin:
Nicaragua
Position while attending the course:
Development Director (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Economics (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Follow-up of institutional development processes, giving primary attention to the identification and application of potential funding opportunities, I also have to ensure the formulation, implementation and evaluation of WASH projects, I am in charge of public relations and communications."

Nunufar Stepanyan

Country of origin:
Armenia
Position while attending the course:
Head of Scientific-Technical Cooperation and Capacity Building Unit
(fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Political Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Supervise, coordinate and manage the Division, Contribute to formulation of Organisation strategies, Form annual work plans, Establish and boost partnership ties, Interact and cooperate with Government, Embassies, counterpart organisations, Organise capacity development events, Develop of MoUs etc."

Juan Mariel Vidal Rodrigues Lopes

Country of origin:
Brazil
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Coordinator (local admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Engineering (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Coordination of environmental public services (32 employees), Environmental counsellor in several city councils, Analyses of Environmental Licences at local level, Coordinates the implementation of the environmental education programs in the city/schools."

Leandra Michelle Williams

Country of origin:
Saint Lucia
Position while attending the course:
Physical Planning Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Science (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"A Physical Planning Officer is responsible for contributing to forward planning through the development and updating of policies, land use, zoning plans, etc., The second is through development control by ensuring all small to
large-scale developments through the Development Control Authority."

Xie Yuanyuan

Country of origin:
China
Position while attending the course:
Senior Program Officer / Senior Engineer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Ecological and environmental international cooperation, researches related environment sciences and policies, coordination of general
affairs with different depatments in Ministry of MEEs."

87th UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV International Short Course - Ecosystem restoration for SDGs: implications for natural resources management (SC87)

Kursbeschreibung

Dauer: 31. Juli - 01. September 2023 (online)

In diesem Kurs vertretene Herkunftsländer:

Armenia	Botswana (2x)	Brazil	China (2x)	Colombia	Ecuador
Ethiopia	Ghana (2x)	Indonesia	Kenya	Malawi	Malaysia
Myanmar	Nepal	Nigeria	Pakistan	Tanzania (2x)	Thailand
Uganda	Zambia

Prosper Adelwini

Country of origin:
Ghana
Position while attending the course:
Management Information Systems Officer /
Senior Agronomist (reg. admin.)
Academic background:
Agronomy (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Planning and Implementation of municipal projects, Training of subject matter specialists and field agents within the municipal and beyond, Evaluation of annual work plans for Management decision-making, Focal person for climate smart agriculture and land reclamation projects."

Gerard Lapointe Agana

Country of origin:
Ghana
Position while attending the course:
Coordinator (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Social Sciences (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Coordinating all the activities of the Coalition of NGOs in Organic farming, Design projects, raise funds, implement, monitor and report on progress to Donors, Implementing various projects Advocacy, Climate Change, Conservation/sustainable Agriculture, Agricultural value chains development, etc."

Muhammad Arif

Country of origin:
Pakistan
Position while attending the course:
Conservator Wildlife (reg. admin.)
Academic background:
Conservation Biology (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Monitor and supervise activities related to enforcement of law, biodiversity conservation, protected areas management, regulation of consumptive and non-consumptive uses of biological resource in forest and other ecosystems and ecosystem restoration."

Haron Barigye

Country of origin:
Uganda
Position while attending the course:
Environment Officer (local admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Science Technology and Management (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Planning and budgeting for departmental projects and activities, sensitizing the public on environmental conservation, preparation
of environmental action plans, enforcement of laws and policies, monitoring and reporting etc."

Mari Chakryan

Country of origin:
Armenia
Position while attending the course:
Legal Advisor (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Geography (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Support the Ministry in the fulfillment of international obligations and achievement of SDGs at national level, in particular, to study the international good practices, obligations taken via UNECE conventions & CEPA; EU
environmental policies and assist clarifying the content of National Eco-Policy."

Alba Magaly Chavez Aguirre

Country of origin:
Ecuador
Position while attending the course:
Project Manager (local company)
Academic background:
Gesographic Information Science & Systems (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Manages carbon projects, develop strategies and generate strategic alliances to develop carbon foot print projects."

Stephen Izegaegbe Eguare

Country of origin:
Nigeria
Position while attending the course:
Principal Technical Officer and Enforcement Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Environmental protection and pollution prevention through the enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and standards, which also includes international protocols, treaties and conventions to which Nigeria is a signatory, To ensure a cleaner and healthier environment for Nigerians, Inspections."

James Gaboiphiwe

Country of origin:
Botswana
Position while attending the course:
Natural Resources Officer I (local admin.)
Academic background:
Biology (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Review of Environmental Assessment Reports to safe the Environment, participate in the development of environmental related legislation as well as monitor and actively participate in the GEF funded projects on conventions GEF serve, Finally participate in environmental issues awareness programs."

Tchaka Pulumuka Kamanga

Country of origin:
Malawi
Position while attending the course:
Program Management Specialist - Climate Justice (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Coordinating and providing technical and managerial leadership of climate change, natural resources and resilient livelihoods work in Malawi."

Tesfanesh Ababu Kebede

Country of origin:
Ethiopia
Position while attending the course:
Associate Researcher (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Forestry Economics and Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Developing research project proposals, managing the data and analyzing through different analytical tools."

Shovit Koirala

Country of origin:
Nepal
Position while attending the course:
Climate Coordinator (local company)
Academic background:
Forestry Economics and Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"My role is to support the assigned municipalities in the climate change adaptation and resilience planning process aligning with Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA) Framework, As the municipalities plan, design and implement NCCSP2 related activities, I will support and mentor as per required."

Lucia Victoria Licero Villanueva

Country of origin:
Colombia
Position while attending the course:
Project Coordinator (reg. NGO)
Academic background:
Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Manage and coordinate the project of EbA measures implementation at the DRMI Musichii protected area to restore mangroves
and mitigate coastal erosion."

Brian Yuyi Lifumbo

Country of origin:
Zambia
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Planner (local admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Protection (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"To ensure the mainstreaming of environmental concerns in development plans and programmes in order to enhance sustainability, Coordinates and undertakes effectively the review of environmental assessment documents in order to recommend appropriate measures."

Koziba Monyatsi

Country of origin:
Botswana
Position while attending the course:
Senior Physical Planner (local admin.)
Academic background:
Urban and Regional Planning (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Implementation of the Lobatse Development Plan and Lobatse Regeneration Plan, Implementation of the EU Funded project on Upscaling Environmental Management and Climate Change Action Plan as part of improving lives in Slums (PSUP) in Peleng Lobatse, Design, promote and administer government plans."

Evaline Jackson Munisi

Country of origin:
Tanzania
Position while attending the course:
Research Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Ecology and Conservation Biology (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Develop research proposals and research work plans, provide supervisory support to research assistants, assist in building capacity for local and government staff on biodiversity monitoring, assist in data collection, analysis, and technical report production, and prepare scientific publications."

Evance Oduor Oguta

Country of origin:
Kenya
Position while attending the course:
Foreign Service Officer III (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Disaster Environment and Sustainable Development (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Participating in and reporting on meetings with foreign diplomats and / or dignitaries and preparing reports, Undertaking guided research on foreign Services issues, Drafting briefs, speeches and diplomatic notes, Performing general protocol duties, A Member of Environmental Committee."

Mariana Antunes Pimenta

Country of origin:
Brazil
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Manager (reg. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental and Socialeconomic Sustainability (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Environmental Impact Analysis, Greenfield conversions, Landuse management."

Citra Fitrie Riany

Country of origin:
Indonesia
Position while attending the course:
Co-founder (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Marine Biology (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Our organization works on coastal management and restoration, We're partnering with a national scale company in environmental management, I'm involved in the project planning process, organizing, implementing, and controlling."

Stacey Sing

Country of origin:
Malaysia
Position while attending the course:
Conservation Officer (reg. other)
Academic background:
Conservation Biology (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Plan, initiate and implement projects on habitat restoration of degraded habitat in Totally Protected Areas (TPAs) of Sarawak."

Yaru Chen

Country of origin:
China
Position while attending the course:
Director of Ecological Security Division (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Forest Ecosystem (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities:
"Over the years, the Ecological Security Division has continued to carry out researches in the fields of theory and strategy, evaluation and warning, policies and measures in ecological security area as well as researches on ecosystem protection and restoration, natural-based solutions etc."

Zhang Wenliu

Country of origin:
China
Position while attending the course:
Third Level Researcher, Department of Natural Ecological Protection
(fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
National Economics (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Regulation of protected natural areas in China."

Preeyaphat Chaiklang (guest)

Lwin Thuzar Nyein (guest)

Country of origin:
Myanmar
Position while attending the course:
Doctoral Researcher - Joint Ph.D. Programme in Integrated Management
of Water, Soil, and Waste (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Agricultural Sciences and Resource Management in Tropics and Subtropics (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As a Doctoral Researcher, my research focuses on mangrove forest management outcomes based on actor-centred analysis in Myanmar."

Ally Juma Mkumbukiy (guest)

Country of origin:
Tanzania
Position while attending the course:
Doctoral Researcher - Joint Ph.D. Programme in Integrated
Management of Water, Soil and Waste (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Climate Change Policy (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As a Doctoral Researcher, my research focuses on Using System Dynamics Methodology to Explore Resilience and Sustainability of Agrifood Systems under Uncertainty; The Case of Tea and Wheat Subsectors in Tanzania."

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