Aktuelle Teilnehmer*innen (EM47)
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."