YAMEOGO Lassané

Dr. YAMEOGO Lassané is an Associate Professor of Geography and Urban Planning at the Department of Geography, University Joseph-Ki-Zerbo in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Padova, Italy (2006), and has served as Head of the Department of Geography (2014–2017). His research focuses on migration, climate change, and urban-rural dynamics in semi-arid regions of West Africa.

Education:

• PhD in Geography, University of Padova, Italy (2006)
• Master in Geography, Université Ouaga 1, Burkina Faso (2000)
• Certificate of Professional Qualification for Secondary Education (CAPES), Ecole Normale Supérieure, Koudougou (date unspecified)

Research Interests: Migration patterns, climate adaptation strategies, territorial planning, and biodiversity conservation in Burkina Faso and Africa. Key themes include the socio-spatial impacts of mining activities, decentralization policies, and the role of sacred forests in ecological resilience.

Recent Publications: His work examines hydraulic infrastructure planning, resilience to environmental crises, and governance in rural communes. Notable studies include analyses of Essakane’s population resilience and sacred forest conservation in Moogo.

Academic Engagements: Visiting Lecturer at Universities of Uppsala (2016), Milan (2015), and Evora (2011). Active in the PRESA research program on migration and climate change (since 2015).