Kursjahr 2024 - 2025

Kursbeschreibung

Dauer: 02. November - 08. Dezember 20241

In diesem Kurs vertretene Herkunftsländer:

Argentina	Armenia	Brazil	China	Colombia
Georgia	India (2x)	Indonesia	Kenya	Madagascar
Mongolia	Namibia	Nepal	Nicaragua	Nigeria
Pakistan	Peru	Saint Lucia	Uganda	Zambia

Samira Abdulkadir

Country of origin:
Nigeria
Position while attending the course:
Senior Scientific Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Analytical Chemistry (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Senior scientific officer and head of the plastic, rubber, and foam units within the coordinating office of the department of industrial extension services at the raw materials research and development council, Research and development initiatives, fostering investment and partnerships."

Fábio Coelho Netto Santos e Silva

Country of origin:
Brazil
Position while attending the course:
Sustainability and Environmental Analyst (intl. admin./govmnt.)
Academic background:
Sustainability (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities:
"Environmental management and environmental sustainability for hydroelectric and thermoelectric plants, transmission lines and electrical energy substations located in 4 states of legal amazonia."

Prakash D C

Country of origin:
Nepal
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Engineer (local admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Engineering (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Assessing, monitoring, and implementing strategies to address environmental concerns in the various fields; energy, environment protection, disaster risk reduction, solid waste management, climate change adaptation and mitigation and WASH."

Anusha Fatima

Country of origin:
Pakistan
Position while attending the course:
CEO (fed./nat. social enterprise)
Academic background:
Computer Science (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Leading a team of 7 individuals, strategizing for company growth, overseeing business development initiatives, managing leads, and actively engaging in fundraising efforts, Additionally, I fulfill the role of an environmental educator conducting awareness sessions and training programs to advocate for sustainability and promote eco-friendly practices within the community."

Cristian Dario Grisales Bernal

Country of origin:
 Colombia
Position while attending the course:
Principal Executive. Technical Assistance in Climate and Biodiversity (intl.funding)
Academic background:
Renewable Energies (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Providing technical support in climate action and positive  biodiversity to all multilateral funding fostered by the bank in latin america and the caribbean, ensuring the inclusion of GHG mitigation and adaptation criteria."

Mutaka Douglas Habinda

Country of origin:
Zambia
Position while attending the course:
Senior Health Inspector (local admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Health (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Senior health inspector under the public health department, a position that is in middle level management, Report directly to the chief health inspector and director of public health services."

Tokiniaina Hobinjatovo EP. Rahajanirina

Country of origin:
Madagascar
Position while attending the course:
Director of Environment (local admin.)
Academic background:
Biology – Ecology and Animals Conservation (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Development and execution of environmental and waste management programs that aligned with the municipality goals."

Werner Serge Houson

Country of origin:
Saint Lucia
Position while attending the course:
Physical Planning Officer (local admin.)
Academic background:
Coastal Engineering and Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As a Senior Physical Planning Officer my main duties with my current position is to work as a team with my inhouse colleagues to process applications for land development projects, provide technical support to all agencies and represent the department on external committees."

Adeel Khan

Country of origin:
India
Position while attending the course:
Research Analyst (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Environmental Studies and Resource Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Carry out extensive quantitative and qualitative, research including literature review, data analysis, and support the advancement of the research and policy engagement for air quality."

Hikmah Kurniaputri

Country of origin:
Indonesia
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Analyst (local admin.)
Academic background:
Economic. Planning and Public Policy (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Recommending to supervisors the strategic plan, work plan, and budget based on the scope of our section, as well as developing policy and technical standards for waste and hazardous waste management."

Marling Mercedes López Júarez

Country of origin:
Nicaragua
Position while attending the course:
Program Engineer (intl. NGO)
Academic background:
Civil Engineering (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Review project reports submitted by individual EWB-USA volunteers and exercise engineering judgment to make technical recommendations and decisions regarding plans/designsproject."

Paula Romina Mansilla

Country of origin:
Argentina
Position while attending the course:
Professor, Researcher (fed./nat. univ.)
Academic background:
Biological Sciences (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities:
"I am a full-time research professor in the subjects “Society and Environment” and “Introduction to Environmental Issues”, I conduct research, extension work, consultancy, and management, My focus is on urban solid waste, I mainly collaborate with institutions both locally and nationally."

Ani Martkoplishvili

Country of origin:
Georgia
Position while attending the course:
First Category Senior Specialist (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Geology (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I am focused on cooperation with state institutions, municipalities and the private sector to fulfil the requirements of the legislation in the field of waste  management; Participation in the development and implementation of strategies, action plans, projects and targeted programs of the state."

Sylvia Mirembe                                      

Country of origin:
Uganda
Position while attending the course:
District Natural Resources Officer (local govt.)
Academic background:
Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I coordinate, manage the sustainable exploitation and conservation of natural resources in the district."

Irina Mkrtchyan

Country of origin:
Armenia
Position while attending the course:
Development Lead / Circular Economy Expert (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Marketing. Advertising and PR (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Developing strategic documents for ISSD including annual and 5-year plans focused on improving the current environmental state of the country, Designing, implementing waste management/circular economy related project, co-managing recycling center focused on producing yarn and stationary."

Theofilia Ndailikana Ndahalele

Country of origin:
Namibia
Position while attending the course:
Waste Education and Awareness Raising Officer (local company)
Academic background:
Natural Resource Management . Nature conservation (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"My duties is to plan and deliver a range of waste education program and initiatives which maximize resources recovery and minimize waste to landfill."

Ulziijargal Norovbadam

Country of origin:
Mongolia
Position while attending the course:
Project Manager (local NGO)
Academic background:
Sociology (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I coordinate consulting services for citizens, enterprises, and organizations, organize training programs, and facilitate connections between sorted waste and recycling plants."

Evance Oduor Oguta

Country of origin:
Kenya
Position while attending the course:
Foreign Service Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Disaster Management and International Diplomacy (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Participating in and reporting on meetings with foreign dignitaries, Writing briefs, Undertaking guided research on foreign issues, Drafting briefs, speeches and diplomatic notes and messages, Performing general protocol duties."

Nitish Rai

Country of origin:
India
Position while attending the course:
Program Manager  (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Environmental Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Currently I am leading water resource team of 15 people onboard accross four state in India, I am looking after CSR aided water and waste management unit and it project."

Ana Georgina Terrazos Aguilar

Country of origin:
Peru
Position while attending the course:
Consultant - Specialist in Circular Economy (local NGO)
Academic background:
Agricultural Innovation for Rural Development (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I am a Circular Economy Specialist consultant responsible to lead some specific consultancies."

Zhao Haishan

Country of origin:
China
Position while attending the course:
Senior Programme Officer - Secondment (intl. admin.)
Academic background:
Chinese-English Interpreting and Translation (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Provide support to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP15 Presidency, Facilitate the involvement of government agencies in the negotiation of MEAs, Provide support to formulate guidance for relevant institutions regarding the implementation of MEAs."

Erläuternde Anmerkungen

1. Der genannte Zeitraum entspricht dem Finanzierungszeitraum, inkl. Kurszeitraum sowie An- und Abreisetage.

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Kursbeschreibung

Zeitraum: 01. September - 06. Oktober 20241

In diesem Kurs vertretene Herkunftsländer:

Bangladesh	Benin	Bolivia	Brazil	China
Ecuador	Ethiopia	Ghana	India	Indonesia
Kenya	Lesotho	Malawi	Nicaragua	Nigeria
Pakistan	Saint Lucia	Sri Lanka	Tanzania	Türkiye
Ukraine

Prince Kwadwo Amoako

Country of origin:
Ghana
Position while attending the course:
Senior Technical Officer - District Cocoa Officer (fed./nat. inst.)
Academic background:
Social Forestry and Environmental Governmance (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I am a Senior Technical Officer and District Cocoa Officer at Bekwai District. I oversee and manage cocoa district to ensure diseased farms are treated and also cocoa farmers in the district get access to extension delivery."

Bruna Arruda

Country of origin:
Brazil
Position while attending the course:
Project manager (fed./nat. univ.)
Academic background:
Agronomy (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities:
"Formulation and execution of projects related to Enviromental Education and Soil Science, followed by analysis and dissemination of the results."

Adriana Elizabeth Cárdenas Chavez

Country of origin:
Ecuador
Position while attending the course:
Climate Change Approach Project‘s Developer (nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Environmental Management / Climate Change (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Mainly in charge of coordinating the design, content, team building, and elaboration of the technical and financial proposals and development of climate change projects considering a comprehensive approach that involves, measures design considering nature and its key resources."

Bimba Dilki Madushani Chandravansa

Country of origin:
Sri Lanka
Position while attending the course:
Senior Environmental Officer (local admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Soil Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Perform duties with related to Protect, manage and enhance the environment, Regulate, maintain and control the quality of the environment, Prevent, abate and control pollution Under the provisions of National Environmental Act No.47 of 1980, Amendment Acts No, 56 of 1988 and No.53 of 2000."

Chen Jie

Country of origin:
China
Position while attending the course:
Director of World Forestry Research Unit (fed./nat. univ.)
Academic background:
English Language and Literature (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Responsible for the management of the world forestry unit, Organizing  the forestry-policy studies with focus on forestry science and technology progress, forestry economics, forest certification or verification, etc."

Vladyslava Cherednyk

Country of origin:
 Ukraine
Position while attending the course:
Ph.D. (fed./nat. univ.)
Academic background:
Geotechnical and Mining Mechanics (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities:
"Engage in governmental and international projects focused on technical sciences research. Collaborate closely with departmental teams to advance fundamental and applied research, while also fostering international scientific partnerships with universities and research centers."

Duygu Dönertaş

Country of origin:
Türkiye
Position while attending the course:
Civil Servant - Engineer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Planning (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As the National Focal Point for IPBES, I have been facilitating science-policy dialogues and coordinating national engagement. Additionally, my role involves assisting the National Focal Points for the Convention on Biological Diversity and administrative support for projects."

Ali Maikore Ibrahim

Country of origin:
Nigeria
Position while attending the course:
Senior Forest Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Management (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Working on drought resistance crop, dry land farming and plantation of drought resistant trees across Nigeria. Animal drinking points, flood water harvesting and rooftop rainwater harvesting techniques. Creating public awareness and liaising with research institutions on drought related issues."

Md Shahanoor Kabir

Country of origin:
Bangladesh
Position while attending the course:
Specialist, Climate Adaptive Agriculture (intl. NGO)
Academic background:
Soil Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Research support to the MIT team in understanding the climate change impact on Bangladesh Agriculture and developing climate change impact projection models. Find out locally adapted interventions, and available best suitable solutions to achieve climate-resilience in agricultural."

Hussain Kamran

Country of origin:
Pakistan
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Specialist (local admin.)
Academic background:
Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Preparation of comprehensive strategy for conservation of natural  resources development and implementation of environemntal and social managment plans, Hold meetings with consultant and contractors to maintain regular follow up on agreed actions."

Swayam Mallick

Country of origin:
India
Position while attending the course:
Conservator of Forests and Joint Project Director (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Economics / Forestry / Chemistry (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As the Conservator of Forests, I look after the research and development activities of the Department of Forests, Environment and Climate Change of the Government of the State of Odisha in India."

Diana Isabel Mendoza Jimenez

Country of origin:
Nicaragua
Position while attending the course:
Water Specialist (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Engineer (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Participate in the regulation and management of water resources at the national level."

Mulugeta Mokria

Country of origin:
Ethiopia
Position while attending the course:
Research Consultant (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Natural Science - Tree in the Eastern African dry forests (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities:
"Most of my work is linked to landscape restoration, watershed development, agroforestry, and nature-based solutions. My responsibility includes coordinating, managing, and implementing different project activities in collaboration with stakeholders including local, an international NGOs, Farmers, etc."

Joyce Wambui Njuguna

Country of origin:
Kenya
Position while attending the course:
Water Management Expert and Project Coordinator (intl. NGO)
Academic background:
Land and Water Mangement (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Providing support to the project through communication with the funders and project consultations on water management practices."

Obakèmi Jean-Pierre Olofindji

Country of origin:
Benin
Position while attending the course:
Program and Community Development Manager (nat./fed. NGO)
Academic background:
Natural Resource Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As a Program and Community Development Manager, I oversee and coordinate various projects aimed at fostering community engagement and sustainable development. My role involves designing and implementing programs focused on environmental conservation and socio-economic empowerment."

Relebohile Ramalaka

Country of origin:
Lesotho
Position while attending the course:
Range Technical Officer (local admin.)
Academic background:
Soil Science and Resource Conservation (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Develop and implement plans for biodiversity conservation activities. Sensitize, establish and train natural resources management groups such as water teams, grazing associations on natural resources management as means of livelihoods and soil health ecosystem management."

Joyce Amon Rukanda

Country of origin:
Tanzania
Position while attending the course:
Tourism Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Eco-tourism and Nature Conservation (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Registering and licencing of tour operators, Identifacation of new attractions and conserving the existing ones to ensure their sustainability."

Hickson Smith

Country of origin:
Saint Lucia
Position while attending the course:
Building Officer (local admin.)
Academic background:
Architecture (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"A building officer is responsible for the appraisals of all minor applications for approval and responsible for the monitoring of all construction. I am also responsible for taking legal action against any developer which has commenced any development of lands without prior approval."

Cydrick Tambala

Country of origin:
Malawi
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Officer (local admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Sciences (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Planning and managing urban environment and offering environmental protection services in the city."

Indrawan Tauchid

Country of origin:
Indonesia
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Inspector (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"My duties are to evaluate environmental permits of industries through its environmental impact assessment documents, hazardous waste permits, to inspect industries and seek evidence of environmental law violation and to arrange meetings between government and industries."

Lucia Beatriz Toledo Pacheco

Country of origin:
Bolivia
Position while attending the course:
Project Coordinator (local NGO)
Academic background:
Tropical Forestry (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As the Coordinator of a nature-based education project, I oversee the planning and execution of outdoor learning activities, collaborate with educators and stakeholders, and ensure the project's success in promoting experiential learning in natural settings."

Aishwarya Raja (guest)

Country of origin:
India
Position while attending the course:
Doctoral Researcher - Joint Ph.D. Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste (intl. univ.)
Academic background:
Environmental Studies (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Writing and publishing 3 manuscripts based on a Systematic Literature Review and empirical research on the topic "Future Food Production Under Climate Change Scenarios: Reuse of Water and Protection of Biodiversity as Fields of Action"

Taking relevant courses at TUD to expand knowledge in the field of research."

Erläuternde Anmerkungen

1. Der genannte Zeitraum entspricht dem Finanzierungszeitraum, inkl. Kurszeitraum sowie An- und Abreisetage.

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