Expertise Area: Environmental Land Use Expert
Elnazir Ramadan
Dr. Elnazir Ramadan has over 20 years of academic experience, teaching and conducting research in land use planning, spatial development, and sustainable urbanization. With expertise in geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing, Dr. Ramadan has applied these technologies extensively in urban and regional planning. His recent research focuses on Cites resilience and adaptation to climate change integrating spatial information within national, regional, and global policy frameworks, with a particular emphasis on mapping Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in relation to social, economic, and environmental challenges. Before joining the United Arab Emirates University, Ramadan held teaching positions at Juba University in Sudan, Qatar University, and Sultan Qaboos University, contributing significantly to the advancement of urban planning education and research. In addition to his teaching roles, Dr. Ramadan has a distinguished research portfolio, with numerous publications featured in prominent international journals, as listed on his Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science profiles. His research is widely recognized for its focus on urban planning, environmental resilience, and sustainability, with a particular emphasis on the GCC region. He has played an instrumental role in postgraduate education. He has supervised and examined numerous Master’s and PhD theses that proves his leadership in postgraduate education
Micheal James Kasozi
I have worked as a Fisheries Officer at Mityana District, Consultant-Aquaculture Scientist at NARO, Principal Science Officer-Bio-Sciences and Bio-economy at Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and currently as Principal Fisheries Inspector-Licensing at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
PAULO KITOSI
Meet Mr. Paulo Samweli Kitosi – a skilled Urban Planner, Urban Designer, and GIS expert. Currently, he is employed at the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlement Development in Tanzania\\\’s capital city of Dodoma. Mr. Kitosi holds two postgraduate degrees, a Master of Architecture (Urban Design) from Ardhi University in 2016, and a Master of Science in Geographical Information Systems (MSc. GIS) from the University of Dar es Salaam, which he obtained in 2023. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from Ardhi University, which he earned in 2014.
Gaspard Rwanyiziri
Gaspard Rwanyiziri is an Associate Professor of Environmental Planning and Management with 25+ years of experience in conducting environment and climate change research; coordinating national and regional research projects; conducting consultancy services for public and non-government institutions; and undertaking community outreach on environment and climate change related matters across the country. He has an extensive publication record and proven track record in managing international consortia with universities, NGOs, and government, partners.
Marvees Weah
5 years of experience working in Forestry, Land, and Natural Resource Management
FREDRICK MOKUA
I am an international consultant with extensive experience in Participatory Land Use Planning and mapping and developing land information management systems. Climate change variability and vulnerability assessment and development of mitigation and adaptation strategies/policy, organizational and institutional capacity need assessments for implementation of ICT, disaster risk assessment and geospatial applications, configuration and deployment of GIS-based information management systems, and Compilation of GHG Inventories (all sectors) and National Communication to the UNFCCC, preparation, and implementation of MRV systems for mitigation and adaptation, NDC Tracking, transitioning to the enhanced transparency framework of the Paris Agreement, Science-based Target Setting (SBTi), and NBS/Carbon Project development.
Gebeyehu B. Shibeshi
I am a land administration and land management expert specializing on land use planning, registration, catastrophic and land information system. Experienced in land administration system development and policy review.
Anteneh Wondimu Eshetie
I have over 14 years of professional experience in land governance, responsible agricultural investment, land use planning, landscape restoration, and integrated livelihood development. I have worked with national and international NGOs to implement community-based programs, strengthen local institutions, and promote sustainable land and livelihood systems. I hold a Master’s degree in Environment and Land Resource Management, which provides a strong academic foundation for my work in sustainable land use and governance.
Girma Mulu Alemu
I have served as a public servant as a sociologist and urban planner in local government offices from 2010-2015. Currently, I have been serving as a lecturer and researcher in higher education institutions since 2015 in Ethiopia
Nsanzimana Julien
I have an extensive experience in urban and regional planning, GIS analysis, land use policy, spatial planning, mapping, environmental modelling, and stakeholder engagement, gained through roles in government agencies, private consultancies, and international urban development projects.