Gert Jan Veldwisch

Dr. Gert Jan Veldwisch is an Associate Professor in Water Resources Management at Wageningen University & Research, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, Mozambique, and Tanzania. His work bridges environmental science with social justice, examining irrigation systems, urban agriculture, and climate change adaptation through transdisciplinary research.

• Key Research Areas: Food security, water governance, climate resilience, and transdisciplinary co-creation frameworks.
• Collaborations: Active in Ethiopia, Colombia, and Morocco, addressing river futures and agricultural transformations.

Recent publications explore Africa’s 2050 food security challenges, river co-learning arenas in Colombia, and urban irrigation dynamics in the Global South. His methodological focus spans environmental impact assessments, policy analysis, and civil society engagement.