Moses Kansanga

Moses Kansanga is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at George Washington University, holding a PhD from the University of Western Ontario. His research focuses on agriculture and sustainable food systems, political ecology, natural resource management, environment and health, and Sub-Saharan Africa. He teaches GEOG 3195/6293: Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems.

Research Interests: Prof. Kansanga explores how climate change, policy frameworks, and socio-cultural dynamics intersect with food security, natural resource governance, and gender equity in African contexts. His work emphasizes community-led solutions, agroecological practices, and the political dimensions of environmental conservation. Recent studies investigate smallholder farmers' adaptation strategies, the impact of mechanization on gender roles, and the role of social capital in climate resilience.

Key Contributions: His research spans Ghana, Malawi, and Canada, addressing topics like charcoal trade governance, migrant women's food insecurity, and solar-powered food preservation technologies. He critiques conventional conservation models and advocates for participatory approaches to agricultural policy.

Affiliations: Full-time faculty member at GWU's Department of Geography. Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations on climate resilience and food systems.

Grants & Projects: No specific grants mentioned in provided texts. Active in publishing peer-reviewed articles focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa's environmental and socio-economic challenges.