Swahili
My work focuses human disturbance and environmental variability affect persistence and recovery of marine systems, and how we can manage complex systems for long term sustainability. I have worked for over 20 years designing research and conservation projects to address conservation challenges in East Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. I use a combination of tools including capacity building, field studies, collaborative research, development of management strategies, and long-term data collection.
Mangroves, Seagrass, and Coral Reefs observation.
Marine Ecology, Water Resources, Wetland Ecosystems, Coastal Ecosystems, Environmental Impact Assessment, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Fisheries Data Management and Analysis|
I am a Natural Resource Management Expert with over 20 years of working experience in the formulation and implementation of projects and programs in coastal and marine resource conservation and development within coastal East Africa. My specific areas of expertise include participatory natural resource planning and co-management, resource governance, monitoring, and evaluation.
Michael is a social scientist with an interest in understanding why people work together for sustainable resource use. He specializes in ocean governance, co-management, fisheries conflict, and science-policy engagement on complex social-ecological challenges. He uses inquiry-based techniques inform research, management and policy on global environmental change.
HAFIDH ALI HAFIDH, is an assistant researcher and consultant at Zanzibar University Research and Consultancy Center also I am teacher at International School of Zanzibar. I have studied Postgraduate of Ocean Governance and I also have Master of business Administration.
I am an Environmental Manager and a GIS expert currently involved in the spatial analysis and interpretation of Earth Observation products across various CORDIO led projects.
My technical work entails: maintenance and customization of GeoNodes site/portal, processing of spatially explicit datasets, and programming of GIS web applications.
I have a passion for GIS and loves learning new technologies and testing them in work and personal projects. I hold a BSc and a Diploma in Environmental Management from Kampala International University.
Believe technology access and knowledge can be a great tool in creating change, expanding influence, enhancing impact and drive sustainability. Have a great understanding of general ecology and biological sciences with an innate understanding of marine ecosystems, coastal forests and concepts of ecosystem connectivity and conversant in fisheries certification process - knowledgeable in Marine Stewardship Council fisheries standard and possess technical expertise.
Areas of expertise - Fisheries, Marine Protected Areas, Maritime spatial planning and Ocean governance.
Dr. Ochiewo has competencies in Development studies, socioeconomic surveys, environmental economics including economic valuation of natural resources, causal chain analysis, project design and implementation, community development, governance, and natural resource policy analysis.