Amos Amanubo

ABOUT THE WRITER

Amos Amanubo is the Regional Coordinator for Africa at the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), where he provides strategic guidance and support to advance sustainable landscapes across the continent. He brings a wealth of experience from his work as a consultant with various local and international development organizations, including ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, the African Centre for a Green Economy, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). His expertise spans environmental and climate policy, project development and management, partnership and stakeholder engagement and knowledge management and outreach. Amos is an interdisciplinary human geographer and trained forester, holding an MPhil in Environment and Sustainability from the University of Cape Town and a BSc in Conservation Forestry from Makerere University. His professional and academic interests encompass climate change, agriculture, forestry, land use and sustainable energy transitions. Beyond his professional pursuits, Amos is passionate about natural landscapes and organic food systems, advocating for sustainable practices that promote ecological balance and community well-being. He believes in the transformative power of landscape restoration coupled with effective governance as pathways to building resilient societies.

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