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Environmental Scientist

Dr. Martin Kaonga

An accomplished professional with a strong background in Environmental Science and Conservation research, international conservation policy, and scientific leadership.

Professional Skills

Carbon Science and Management 100%
Environmental Auditing 100%
Environmental Management Systems 100%
Environmental Scanning 100%
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services 100%
Renewable Energy 100%
Programme/Project Management 100%
Proposal Writing and Peer-Review 100%
Research Methodology 100%

Experience & Activities

He received a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Cambridge. He has worked across several high-profile organizations such as the University of Zambia and Natural Resources Development College, Lusaka.

He has directed scientific research, applied conservation projects, training and capacity development across networks of national organizations in 19 countries. In the UK, he has worked as an Environmental Consultant for over 15 years, a guest lecturer in climate change and humanitarian context at the University of East London, and as a Lecturer in agroforestry at the University of Zambia and at the Natural Resources Development College in Zambia.

He was the Director of Science and Conservation at A Rocha and led many projects on international conservation policy and provided strategic direction and scientific insight. He is a chartered scientist and a member of several professional institutions and councils.