Johane Dikgang

Johane Dikgang is an Associate Professor of Environmental Economics at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), with a primary appointment in the Department of Economics & Finance (Lutgert College of Business) and a secondary appointment in the Water School. He holds additional roles as a Research Associate at the Environmental Economics Policy Research Unit (EPRU), University of Cape Town, and Visiting Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand. His research focuses on environmental economics, water management, climate policy, and agricultural policies.

Education: BCom and MCom in Environmental Economics from Nelson Mandela University, and a PhD in Economics from the University of Cape Town.

Research interests include environmental valuation, conservation economics, efficiency analysis, and applied microeconomics. His work bridges theory and policy, addressing challenges in resource management, climate resilience, and sustainable development. He contributes to initiatives like the Public and Environmental Economics Research Centre (PEERC) at the University of Johannesburg.

Professional affiliations include the African Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AFAERE), American Economic Association (AEA), and multiple environmental economics associations. His studies often involve cross-border collaboration, such as transfrontier conservation projects in the Kgalagadi region.

Key contributions include analyses of water utility efficiency, plastic bag policy impacts, and climate variability effects on agriculture. His work emphasizes equitable resource allocation and community engagement in conservation efforts.