Current Participants (EM48)

48^th UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV International Postgraduate Course on Environmental Management for Developing Countries (EM48)

Course description

Duration: January 09 – July 25, 20251

Represented countries of origin in the course:

Brazil	Cameroon	China	Colombia	Georgia
Ghana	Indonesia	Jamaica	Kenya	Liberia
Mongolia	Namibia	Nepal	Nigeria	Pakistan
Peru	Saint Lucia	Somalia	Sri Lanka	Tanzania
Türkiye

Fadumo Ahmed Abdullahi

Country of origin:
Somalia
Position while attending the course:
Head Of Climate Change Adaptation (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Health Science (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Mandate to change and coordinate all the aspect of Climate Change Adaptation policies, strategies, and action plans."

Ahmed Onimisi Abdulrahaman

Country of origin:
Nigeria
Position while attending the course:
Project Officer - Cities and Climate (local company)
Academic background:
Remote Sensing (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"The position involves developing sustainable urban solutions and climate resilience projects for partners and clients. This includes providing maps, plans, project proposals, and development guides that address cities and climate-related challenges."

Alfian

Country of origin:
Indonesia
Position while attending the course:
Agribusiness and Industry Sub Coordinator / City Planner (local admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Involve in developing Kendari City Government short-, mid-, and long-term development planning documents."

Samuel Ali

Country of origin:
Ghana
Position while attending the course:
Project Officer (local NGO)
Academic background:
Planning (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As a Project Officer at Tropenbos Ghana, my role revolves around supporting initiatives to promote sustainable forest management within project communities, I actively contribute to drafting community management  plans, ensuring they align with sustainability and community principles."

Monika Amutenya

Country of origin:
Namibia
Position while attending the course:
Senior Forester (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Natural Resources Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Coordination and implementation of forestry programs at the regional level, The Senior Forester is in charge of the region and ensures the implementation of the programs as provided for in the Forest Act as well as the Environmental Management Act."

Anushka Sajeewanie Bamunu Arachchige

Country of origin:
Sri Lanka
Position while attending the course: Senior Environmental Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Special Degree in Zoology (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"The main duty of a Senior Environmental Officer is holding the managerial responsibility of the area assigned by the CEA management with regard to Environmental Protection, Environmental Management, and Environment Education and awareness as per the provisions in National Environmental Act."

Jill Barasa

Country of origin:
Kenya
Position while attending the course:
Africa Program Director (intl. NGO)
Academic background:
International and Global Studies (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Leading environment projects in 12 African countries, I focus on building political will among policymakers, I coordinate engagements at national, regional, and global levels, fostering strategic partnerships and public-private collaborations for impactful environmental outcomes."

Matheus Felipini Mussolin

Country of origin:
Brazil
Position while attending the course:
Manager of Social Media (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Social Communication (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Currently, I am responsible for the digital campaigns and social causes of Fundação SOS Mata Atlântica, brazilian NGO with 37 years in defense of the Atlantic Forest, with the challenge of attracting more followers /  supporters to environmental causes."

Farhat Jabeen

Country of origin:
Pakistan
Position while attending the course:
Project Manager (reg. NGO)
Academic background:
Ecology and Nature Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I am the Project Manager at KIRDO, leading initiatives in peace, climate action, and rural development, Passionate about driving positive change."

Sundar Bahadur Khadka

Country of origin:
Nepal
Position while attending the course:
Senior Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Renewable Energy Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I hold the role of Section head for household based Renewable Energy Section, Additionally, I bear responsibility of senior officer for bioenergy section overseeing the GCF funded Clean Cooking Solution project, Moreover, I am serving as Coordinator of Clean Cooking Alliance."

Glory Rodrick Maimu

Country of origin:
Tanzania
Position while attending the course:
Project Manager, Environmental Expert (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Geography and Environmental Studies (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As a Project Manager and Environmental expert proficient I oversee projects with a keen focus on sustainability and environmental impact, I manage teams, stick to regulations and promote initiatives for a greener future."

Pontien Kuma Nyongo

Country of origin:
Cameroon
Position while attending the course:
Project Manager (reg. NGO)
Academic background:
Environmental Sciences (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I manage environmental restoration projects, waste management, contaminated sites, compliance, air quality-related problems in Bafut  sub division, Prepare reports ,work plans, performing site investigations, collecting, processing and evaluating data for the "Bafut Green Restore" project."

Ana Petriashvili

Country of origin:
Georgia
Position while attending the course:
Project Manager and Head of Communications (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Environmental Management and Policy (EMP) (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"As a project manager and head of the communications department at CENN, I am responsible for managing the projects' teams and coordinating the projects' implementation as well as developing and implementing environmental communication strategies, and stakeholder engagement."

Yannet Rocio Quispe Delgado

Country of origin:
Peru
Position while attending the course:
Coordinator of Habitat for Pollinators and Entomological Studies (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background:
Biological Sciences (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"I oversee Bee Better certification in Peru through the NGO Huarango Nature, focusing on the pollinator habitat section, I coordinate habitat creation/restoration, liaise with partners, ensure compliance, and conduct entomological research for fragile ecosystems in Ica."

Maria Alejandra Riveros Rueda

Country of origin:
Colombia
Position while attending the course:
Project Coordinator (reg. company)
Academic background:
Architecture (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Lead the design an implementation of urban intervention projects aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as sustainable water management, climate change adaptation and ecosystems recovery."

Javel Ronald Sirjue

Country of origin:
Jamaica
Position while attending the course:
Enforcement Inspector (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Geography (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Conducts Post-Permit Monitoring, Investigations into environmental complaints or incidences of pollution, Monitors Bird Shooting Season, and Attends Parish Council Meetings."

Adiyasuren Tserenjargal

Country of origin:
Mongolia
Position while attending the course:
Hydrological Specialist (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Hydrology and Water Resource (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Main duties and responsibilities include implementing the hydrological network program, ensuring the continuity of techniques, technologies, and information, and improving observation and measurement documents and regulations in Mongolia."

Okan Uğurlu

Country of origin:
Türkiye
Position while attending the course:
Climate Change Expert (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Political Science and Public Administration (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"In Carbon Pricing Department, my main duty is contributing Turkish emissions trading system establishment studies, as coordinator, Also, I contribute action plans, projects, legislation drafting processes and international climate negotiations."

Liza Victor

Country of origin:
Saint Lucia
Position while attending the course:
Development Control Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Laws (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"Supervision of all staff who appraise all residential / small developments and monitor all minor and major developments on island."

Clarence Fagan Wordsworth

Country of origin:
Liberia
Position while attending the course:
Executive Director (local NGO)
Academic background:
Chemistry (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities:
"The Executive Director has three primary functions: (1) to manage the affairs of the organization, including finance, administration, and general operation; (2) to coordinate program delivery effectively and efficiently; and (3) to raise funds to support the organization’s vision."

Zhang Junli

Country of origin:
China
Position while attending the course:
Division Chief (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Nuclear Science and Technology (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities:
"Supervise and administer the prevention and control of ground pollution as well as the ecological conservation of groundwater in China; Supervise the prevention of groundwater pollution."

Explanatory notes

1. The mentioned duration corresponds to the financing period, including the course period as well as arrival and departure days.

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