Design, management and delivery of marine projects within the Africa programme with FFI. Our work is taking place mainly via partnerships with local organisations and is centred on a set of community-centred approaches to empower locally-led management and conservation, and related relevant policies' engagement.
Previous professional experiences in development and CBNRM in the Western Indian Ocean region (Madagascar, european overseas territories, Comoros) and with humanitarian NGOs in Central Africa. Educational background on tropical agronomy and rural development.
Dr. Mwita M. Mangora is Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Marine Sciences - Zanzibar of the University of Dar es Salaam. Dr. Mangora conducts research, training and consultancy on mangrove ecosystems protection, management, restoration and their role in safeguarding environmental integrity and supporting local, national and global economies and development.
Geospatial analysis and multispectral remote sensing expert, focussing on coastal and other landscape dynamics and degradation, and coastal climate change adaptation. Recently developed South African coastal and estuarine climate change related flood and erosion risk indices on a national level.
Worked with sustainable ecosystem based marine management for regional and national governmental agencies in Sweden since 2006. Coordinating transboundary collaboration and planning at different scales: from local to international. Priorities are creating and strengthening networks and collaborations contributing to a sustainable society. During 2012-2019, responsible for coordinating the regional development of one of three MSPs in Sweden.
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.
