Kursjahr 2025 - 2026
| Brazil | China | Ecuador | Ghana | Indonesia | |
| Jamaica | Kenya | Malaysia | Namibia | Nicaragua | Nigeria |
| Palestine | Panama | Papua New Guinea | Peru | Philippines | Sri Lanka |
| Uganda | Zambia x2 |
49th UNEP/UNESCO/BMUKN International Postgraduate Course on Environmental Management for Developing Countries (EM49)
Duration: 15 January - 17 July 2026
Represented countries of origin in the course:
Ma. Lisa Caguimbal
Country: Philippines
Employing Institution: Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Pasig City, Metro Manila
Current Position: Administrative Officer II (fed./nat. admin.)
Current Role: Ms. Caguimbal is the Assistant Head of the Administrative Unit
of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority - Solid Waste Management Office (SWMO), and technical staff of the SWMO
Academic background: Public Administration (M.Sc.)
Mr Yusuf Amoke Idris
Country: Nigeria
Employing Institution: Kaduna State Government Badiko, Kaduna
Current Position: Special Assistant on Climate Change (fed./nat. admin.)
Short description Special Assistant on Climate Change to the Governor, I serve as the state’s Climate focal person, advise on policies and initiatives, coordinate multi-
stakeholder engagements, integrate climate resilience into key sectors, lead awareness campaigns, and represent the state in global events
Academic background: Public Policy and Administration (M.Sc.)
Mr. Johash Kande
Country: Papua New Guinea
Employing Institution: Department of Works and Highways Boroko, Port Moresby
Current Position: Regional Environmental Safeguards Officer - Southern and Highlands Region(fed./nat. admin.)
Role: I am responsible for analyzing and reviewing construction management plans submitted by contractors to ensure compliance with the Departments design and environmental requirements. I ensure allproposed works align with national regulations and safeguard policies.
Academic background: Mineral Processing Engineering (B.Sc.)
Ms. Monzerina Kayenat
Country: Bangladesh
Employing Institution: We For Them Rangpur
Current Position: Program Co-ordinator (fed./nat. NGO)
Role: Lead coordination of sustainable development projects at the grassroots. Bridging technical architectural expertise with participatory design, local capacity building, and environmentally responsive solutions forvulnerable communities
Academic background: Architecture (B.Sc.)
Ms Shemere Shevonese Lawes
Country: Jamaica
Employing Institution: Institute of Jamaica Kingston
Current Position: Research Officer - Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism (fed./nat. admin.)
Role: I support the research, management, and sharing of information on Jamaica's Biodiversity, and in promoting the Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica as a national resource center on Jamaica's natural heritage.
Academic background: Environmental Biology (B.Sc.)
Ms Marling Mercedes Lopez Juarez
Country: Nicaragua
Employing Institution: Engineers Withouth Borders – USAEstelí
Current Position: Program Engineer (intl. NGO)
Role: As a Program Engineer I review project designs submitted by EWB-USA volunteers, applying engineering judgment to provide technicalrecommendations and make decisions on the projects' designs.
Academic background: Civil Engineer (B.Sc.)
Ms Nthandose Juliet Lungu
Country: Zambia
Employing Institution: Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Mbala Municipal Council, Mbala, Northen Province
Current Position: Acting Parks Manager (local admin.)
Role: Responsible for landscaping, greening(including planting of trees) in theDistrict and general management of open spaces in order to beautify the District. Also responsible for the creation and maintenance of all Parks and Gardens.
Academic background: Natural Resources (B.Sc.)
Mr Muhammad Ikmal Nizam Bin Abd Raman
Country: Malaysia
Employing Institution: Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (KUASA) /Society of Environmental Activists, Ipoh, Perak
Current Position: Project Coordinator (fed./nat. NGO)
Role: Project Coordinator at KUASA Malaysia, leading forest conservation, Indigenous land rights, and sustainable resource projects. Coordinates community mapping, climate resilience, and ecotourism initiatives, including cross-border collaboration with partners in Indonesia.
Academic background: Science in Ecology and Biodiversity (B.Sc.)
Mr Dominic Mate Mushashu
Country: Zambia
Employing Institution: Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Chinsali Municipal Council, Chinsali
Current Position: Environmental Planner (fed./nat. admin.)
Role: To ensure the mainstreaming of environmental concerns indevelopment plans and programmes in order to enhance sustainability.
Academic background: Environmental Science (M.Sc.)
Ms Alison Linda Ninsiima
Country: Uganda
Employing Institution: Rural Gender and Development Association (RUGADA) Kampala
Current Position: Youth Programs Coordinator (fed./nat. NGO)
Role: My role at RUGADA as a Youth Programs Coordinator involves designing programs and executing them, advocacy and stakeholder management. My work focuses on climate justice , gender equality, youth empowerment, digital community development as well as Wash policies and activities.
Academic background: Commerce (B.Sc.)
Mr Daniel Otieno Ooko
Country: Kenya
Employing Institution: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Nairobi
Current Position: Compliance / Environment Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Role: As the Compliance/ Environment officer, I work to prepare and Proof read EIA license conditions, assisting in environmental inspections, waste management and reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental Audits (EA) Reports.
Academic background: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry (B.Sc.)
Ms Ingrid Mariana Pino Ortiz
Country: Ecuador
Employing Institution: Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries Guayaquil
Current Position: Interim Director of Investment Services and Monitoring (fed./nat. admin.)
Role: Provide advisory services to investors. Participate in meetings with government officials from different institutions about incentives for investors and control measures. Structuring public policy proposals to promote investments and the application of incentives.
Academic background: Globalisation and Development (M.Sc.)
Ms Pipit Ardhi Putri
Country: Indonesia
Employing Institution: Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial PlanningNational Land Agency, DKI Jakarta
Current Position: Spatial Development Enforcement Team Leader (fed./nat. admin.)
Role: Lead facilitation and execution of law enforcement efforts on spatial development violations in Indonesia
Academic background: Human Settlements (M.Sc.)
Mr Anas Yaser Rabah Salahat
Country: Palestine
Employing Institution: Ajja Municipality Jenen
Current Position: Water and Environmental Engineering (local admin.)
Role: I conduct feasibility studies for water and wastewater projects, design hydraulic models, and prepare reports. I collaborate with stakeholdersfor regulatory compliance and assist in procurement, planning, andimplementation, recommending sustainable solutions.
Academic background: Water and Environmental Engineering (M.Sc.)
Mr Udara Sampath Seneviratne
Country: Sri Lanka
Employing Institution: Central Environmental Authority, "Parisara Piyasa" Battaramulla
Current Position: Senior Environmental Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Role: As a Senior Environmental Officer, I currently hold managerial responsibilityfor the divisional areas assigned by the Central Environmental Authority,encompassing Environment Protection and Environment Management,as per the provisions of the National Environmental Act of Sri Lanka.
Academic background: Environmental Science (M.Sc.)
Ms Bertha Tuvangapi Shifeta
Country: Namibia
Employing Institution: Namibia Youth Biodiversity Network Windhoek
Current Position: Programs Coordinator (subnat. NGO)
Role: I serve as a Programs Coordinator for the Namibia Youth Biodiversity Network and my role including developing, coordinating and leadingvarious projects on Biodiversity Conservation, science policy research and community development through capacity building and policy influence.
Academic background: Microbiology (B.Sc.)
Mr Guilherme Sperandio Madalosso
Country: Brazil
Employing Institution: Embira Ambiental Nova Odessa / São Paulo
Current Position: Commercial Director and Co-founder (fed./nat. company)
Role: Leader in business development, customer relations and strategic planning and capacity building in ecological restoration, native forest projects and environmental management across Brazil.
Academic background: Environmental Management (B.Sc.)
Ms Carolina Itzel Velasquez Arias
Country: Panama
Employing Institution: Ministry of Environment Ancón, Panamá
Current Position: Climate Change Analyst (fed./nat. admin.)
Role: Lead Coordinator of Panama’s National GHG Inventory, managing data compilation, analysis, reporting, and cross-sectoral coordination. Support the development of energy mitigation policies, national decarbonization strategies, and international reporting processes.
Academic background: Environmental Engineering (B.Sc.)
Mr Jose Carlos Zamalloa Postigo
Country: Peru
Employing Institution: National Service for Environmental Certification San Isidro, Lima
Current Position: Environmental Specialist (fed./nat. admin.)
Role: Evaluation of environmental studies. Compilation of different technical reports for different environmental studies in evaluation. Review of procedures for several industrial sectors such as: mining, hydrocarbonsand electricity. Project management tasks during the evaluation of projects.
Academic background: Project Management for Environmental and Energy Engineering (M.Sc.)
Ms Zhu Ru
Country: China
Employing Institution: The Pearl River and South China Sea Environmental Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Ecology and Enviroment of P.R. China, Guangzhou ,Guangdong
Current Position: Deputy Director (fed./nat. admin.)
Role: Deputy Director of the Marine Enviromental Administration Department responsible for organizing daily supervision of marine engineering ,waste dumping and other work on prevention of marine pollution ,formulating marine environmental protection policy.
Academic background: Law (M.Sc.)
Mr Salifu Zibrina
Country: Ghana
Employing Institution: Eco Empower Alliance Tamale
Current Position: Environmental Management and Forest Sustainability Regional Coordinator (fed./nat. NGO)
Role: I facilitate environmental awareness campaigns and education in schools and local communities. This is geared towards environmental sustainability and rural livelihood resilience in the context of climate change
Academic background: Land Reclamation and Restoration Ecology (B.Sc.)