- Loss and Damage Research Observatory
- Loss and Damage Research Observatory
Director
CS CONSULTANTS
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL
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Overview
I am a Geographer and an international Climate change Consultant based in South Africa. My work experience spans +15 years and 23 countries thus far. Over time I have learned, my greatest impact lies between the research and implementation interface as I possess the ability to engage with policy and technical material and, understand practitioner level implementation imperatives. I have incorporated Capacity Building, Skills development and Mentorship throughout my career and I am confident that my specialist knowledge around transformational adaptation and systemic climate change solutions will be beneficial to supporting the next generation of both Scholars and Practitioners.
"“It is our collective and individual responsibility … to preserve and tend to the world in which we all live.” —Dalai Lama"
Saleemul Huq Memorial Scholarship: Project Update
Geography | DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
2015-02-01 - 2022-08-30
Climate Change Adaptation – Thesis: Transformational Adaptation, The Community Ecosystems Based Adaptation Assemblage in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
UNFCCC | Climate Change
2023-05-22
Training programme of experts for technical expert review under the enhanced transparency framework of the Paris Agreement.
UNFCCC | Climate Change
2023-05-01
Training Programme for review experts for the technical review of biennial reports and national communications of Parties included in Annex I to the Convention.
UNFCCC | Climate Change
2024-10-23
Training programme for technical experts participating in the technical expert review of biennial transparency reports.
World Bank Group | ESG
2020-03-01
World Bank Group | ESG
2020-03-02
World Bank Group | Climate Change
2021-05-01
UNFCCC | Climate Change
2024-10-23
Technical review of the information necessary to track progress made in implementing and achieving nationally determined contributions (NDCs)
UNFCCC |
January 1, 2023
for being a frontrunner by participating in the training programmes for technical expert reviewers and successfully completing the course on general and cross cutting aspects of the technical expert review under the enhanced transparency framework under the Paris Agreement.
Various |
January 1, 2007
Awarded guest of honour status and other societal awards/ media recognition for playing a leading role as a young woman leader in Climate Change issues in South Africa since 2007.
South Africa | Director
2022-11-01 - 2024-06-30
My expertise includes Project and Programme development, High-Level Proposal Reviews, Research, Social Network Analysis, Advisory, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Capacity Building Gap Analyses, Capacity Building and Training (Climate change gender mainstreaming), Integrated Reporting and aspects of Climate finance and M&E through Blockchain Technology solutions, Professional Academic Tutoring, eLearning Script design and UNFCCC country reviews. My range of expertise extends from undertaking basic research to detailed monitoring and evaluation exercises, complex climate risk and impact assessments and high-level climate change funding proposal development. Countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Lesotho, Namibia, China, Spain, Germany, Denmark, Mexico, Thailand, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Côte d`Ivoire, Rwanda, Eswatini, Canada, Egypt, Netherlands etc. Also a NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER (NOMINATED APPOINTMENT), GEF SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME (SGP) SOUTH AFRICA until 2025. Provide overall guidance and strategic direction of the Country Programme, including the development, implementation, and periodic review and revision of the SGP Country Programme Strategy (CPS). Review and approve projects in alignment with the CPS.
Remote | CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION ADVISOR
2022-03-01 - 2023-01-01
Provision of consulting services to Alinea International Ltd with regard to the Expert Deployment Mechanism-Climate Action Africa (EDM-CAA), as part of the consulting services provided by Alinea International Ltd to Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Short-term Technical Assistance and Advisory support for project development across Sub-Saharan Africa. Other activities included UNCCD COP 15, Abidjan, Côte d`Ivoire and COP 27/CMP 17/CMA 4 Sharm El-Sheikh, Arab Republic of Egypt. Women Deliver Conference 2023, Rwanda.
Remote | SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT & COURSE ASSESSOR
2022-09-01 - 2019-12-31
Grading Course work and providing specialist feedback to corporate participants of the course
South Africa | CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESILIENCE ASSOCIATE
2019-03-18 - 2016-12-31
I provided technical leadership and guidance on the development of proposals, pitches to prospective clients and on ongoing projects in sub-Saharan Africa and globally. Other responsibilities included new business development, Project Management, research, Knowledge management, Client interaction and Stakeholder management (bi/multi-lateral relationships), Monitoring and Evaluation. Selected International assignments.
South Africa | RELIEF LECTURER (CYC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH)
2016-10-01 - 2016-12-31
Assisted with 2017 course curriculum development and grading final examinations
South Africa | GEOGRAPHY TUTOR (POLITICAL ECOLOGY)
2016-07-01 - 2016-06-01
Tutoring and Mentorship of final year Geography students.
South Africa | STRATEGIC MANAGER: SUSTAINABILITY
2014-06-01 - 2012-08-31
Strategic and analytical advisory support to analyze and maintain the Community Ecosystem Based Adaptation (CEBA) framework. Trend analysis and bi-annual and annual review functions. Develop and maintain academic portfolios: Honours and Masters research support programme. Selected international Assignments.
South Africa | SPECIALIST ADVISOR: CARBON SINKS AND AGRICULTURAL SECTOR MITIGATION (LULUCF/REDD)
2009-09-01 - 2009-05-01
I was tasked with a dual portfolio. The first was to coordinate and facilitate the development of the National Climate Change Response Strategy and Policy (NCCRSP) with respect to Carbon sinks and the Agricultural sector. Responsibilities included policy development, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, capacity building and advisory support to SADC, EAC and other regional and international networks/ stakeholder groups (Africa and G77 Group). The second was to participate as a negotiator for the South African national delegation in the international UN Climate Change negotiation process. International Experience included representing South Africa as a Climate Negotiator on LULUCF, REDD, Agriculture issues and Socio-Economic Aspects of Mitigation in the AWG-LCA, AWG-KP, SBSTA working groups
South Africa | JUNIOR LECTURER (CLIMATOLOGY)
2009-03-01 - 2009-02-28
To lecture 1st and 2nd year geography students about global climate and climatic patterns of southern Africa and South Africa.
South Africa | CARBON SINK DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PROJECT MANAGER)
2007-06-01 - Present
To establish, implement and manage a carbon sink methodology for carbon sequestration, within the framework of forest restoration in South Africa using the IPCC GPG LULUCF Guidelines of 1996. Project Management: establishing a Carbon Sink methodology, Northern Zululand reforestation initiatives; Buffelsdraai Landfill site (Durban) related to greening Ethekwini for the 2010 world cup. Selected International Assignments.
