معرفی
Genevieve Agaba is a Senior Lecturer affiliated with the School of Environmental & Natural Sciences at Bangor University. She currently serves as Programme Lead at the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, focusing on place-based food system transitions in the UK. Her academic career includes roles as Senior Research Assistant at the University of Southampton (2018–2021) and extensive international development work with the World Agroforestry Centre.
Education:
- PhD in Agroforestry (implied via research focus)
- MSc International Natural Resource Development (Bangor University, 2008)
- BA Anthropology (University of Wales, Lampeter, 2006)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2016)
Research focuses on integrating local ecological knowledge into agroforestry practices, with emphasis on smallholder farming systems in tropical regions. Key themes include food security, land degradation mitigation, and the socio-cultural dimensions of sustainable development. Her work aligns with UN SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), and 15 (Life on Land).
Publications emphasize participatory approaches to natural resource management, particularly in Ghana and Kenya. Awards include recognition for community-based climate adaptation training and higher education pedagogy.
Teaching experience includes designing modules on agroforestry systems, natural resource management, and research methodology. Supervised over 20 MSc dissertations focused on livelihoods and agroecological interventions.
Operates a UK-based charity supporting orphaned children in Kenya through education, mentorship, and food security programs. Collaborates internationally on policy research to align national agricultural frameworks with local ecological needs.
