Lina Taing

Lina Taing is a global expert in water security, climate resilience, and environmental health, with nearly two decades of experience operating at the intersection of science, policy, and practice. She works as a Visiting Fellow at PHASES Collab and the Nature for Water Facility (N4W), where she focuses on advancing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) environmental surveillance in a One Health context, integrating behaviour-driven programming in water and climate sectors, and scaling nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation. Her career spans Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, involving extensive collaboration with governments, NGOs, and multilateral organizations.

• Specializes in human interactions with water, nature, and health systems
• Experienced educator in interdisciplinary graduate courses at institutions like IHE Delft (UNESCO-IHE) and McMaster University
• Current research emphasizes translating science into actionable solutions for communities and decision-makers