معرفی
E. Edna Wangui is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Geography at Ohio University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Her work bridges geography, international studies, African studies, and development, with a strong focus on gender, environment, and rural livelihoods in East Africa.
Research Interests:
Her research investigates the gendered dimensions of environmental change, sustainable land management, climate adaptation, and development interventions, particularly among pastoralist communities in Africa’s drylands. She emphasizes local knowledge and practices as foundational for effective environmental and development policies. Her work explores transitions from nomadic to sedentary livelihoods, gendered labor dynamics, and the socio-economic impacts of climate and land use change.
Publication Trends:
Her publications from 2008 to 2018 reflect a consistent focus on gendered adaptation strategies, especially in Tanzania and Kenya. They appear in leading journals in geography, environmental studies, and development, highlighting interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research. Key themes include climate resilience, gender equity, and the intersection of biophysical and socio-economic processes in rural Africa.
- Funded by: National Science Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Canadian International Development and Research Council, International Fund for Agriculture and Development
Advising:
She has mentored several graduate students in Environmental Studies, Geography, and International Studies, guiding research on topics such as immigrant maternal health, water management, and theater for social change in African contexts.
Labs and Research Groups:
While no formal lab is mentioned, her research is conducted through field-based, community-engaged projects in Kenya, Tanzania, and Ghana, often in collaboration with local institutions and international development agencies.
