- Loss and Damage Research Observatory
- Loss and Damage Research Observatory
Impact Area Manager
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Wageningen University (The Netherlands) while based at Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, in Jena, Germany.
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Overview
I have been involved in mentoring my staff, post-graduate students and post docs. Currently, I am one of the official mentors for researchers that aim to become Chief Researchers (the highest level of researchers) at my institution. In my interactions, I place emphasis on both content of the work and on the context within which the researcher / staff is operating. I listen with the view to understand, and if necessary, respond.
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Ecology of terrestrial ecosystems | PhD
2002-01-02 - 2008-08-20
My PhD study was part of a project that examined the seasonal and interannual variation of net ecosystem productivity of the Okavango Delta, an inland wetland in Botswana. My contribution in that project focused on tracking diurnal, seasonal and interannual variation of soil respiration and leaf-level photosynthesis. I published five papers from my PhD thesis. During this study I was based at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, Germany while I was registered at Wageningen University in the Netherlands.
Ecology of savanna ecosystems | MSc
2000-01-10 - 2001-12-20
My MSc study focused on understanding the determinants of the two growth forms of Colophospermum mopane, a dominant woody species in the savanna ecosystems of north Botswana. I looked at leaf level photosynthesis and tree hydraulics (identification of resistance to flow of water of water from the roots to the leaves). A single paper was published from this study. During this study, I was based in at the Okavango Research Centre in Maun, Botswana.
2020-12-01 - 2025-12-01
The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is an independent, statutory, multistakeholder body established by the President of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa. The purpose of the PCC is to oversee and facilitate a just and equitable transition towards a low-emissions and climate-resilient economy.
2017-06-30 - 2019-06-30
The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) helps countries to take effective climate action to build their transparency frameworks. The Advisory Committee of ICAT helps steer ICAT by providing strategic advice on its overall vision, direction, and growth.
2020-01-30 - 2022-01-30
The Africa integrated assessment on air pollution and climate change project linked sustainable development to clean air and climate action to deliver agriculture, health and environmental benefits. It was led by Swedish Environmental Institute. I was one of three co-chairs of the process of compiling this report.
2022-06-30 - Present
The African Journal of Climate Law & Justice is a new peer-reviewed journal focuses on diverse legal issues within states in the African continent as climate change and response measures increase. This journal aims to contribute towards strengthening African scholarship and voices on climate change law and justice.
2021-08-01 - Present
The Maize Production Research mission is to prioritize investment in maize production research and development in South Africa.
Pretoria | Impact Area Manager
2021-11-01 - Present
Business development - ensuring the financial sustainability of my team. Thought leadership - provide strategic direction to the team. Management - administrative tasks (recruitment, budgeting, financial planning).
Pretoria | Impact Area Manager
2021-11-01 - Present
Business development - ensuring the financial sustainability of my team. Thought leadership - provide strategic direction to the team. Management - administrative tasks (recruitment, budgeting, financial planning).
Pretoria | Competence Area Manager
2017-09-01 - 2021-10-31
Business development Thought leadership Management Client management
Pretoria | Chief Director
2011-10-03 - 2017-06-09
Lead the establishment of SA`s climate M&E team. Lead the compilation of SA reports to the UNFCCC. Lead the implementation of SA`s climate change flagship projects. Develop climate change policies (e.g GHG reporting regulations, National Adaptation Strategy)
