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In collaboration with partners I deliver capacity-building and training (in-situ and online) across various areas of sustainability science, policy and practice and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Find some of my past and current engagements on the map and news reports below. Interested in partnering with me? email me at [email protected]
Global Agenda for Sustainable Resource Development
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Impact: In collaboration with the School of Mines, University of Zambia, I led the consultation workshop on education for sustainable mining development. Government, corporate representatives, academia and CBOs participated in the lecture and consultation workshop (UNU-ESD Africa for Sustainable Mining). The workshop aimed to share best practices on education and capacity-building for Sustainable Mining. Lessons to be learned from the Zambian case:
1. Effective Multi-stakeholder collaboration for sustainable mining development is paramount 2. Building capacity at the corporate sector on sustainability performance and reporting 3. There is a need to translated science into impact to assist communities adjacent to mining operations in forging more sustainable livelihood options (academia-industry collaboration) 4. Fostering the alignment of national governance frameworks with the African Mining Vision, continental policy for sustainable mining development 5. Building capacity on and empowering women to cope with adverse mining impacts, particularly those whose only livelihood option is artisanal and small scale mining Participant Stakeholders & Collaborators
Mutale, I., Franco I., Masinja, I (2019) (accepted). Corporate Sustainability Performance: An Approach to Effective Sustainable Development or Not? A Case Study of Luanshya Copper Mine in Zambia. Sustainability. |
The African Mining Vision: Sustainability in Mining in Angola
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Impact: I was appointed by the UNDP Angola to develop the alignment of the Angola Extractive Industry with the African Mining Vision. During the lenght of the project I liaised with government, corporate and community stakeholders to agree on a vision for sustainability in mining over the next 25-30 years. Final project's outcomes were shared with the Minister of Mines and Geology of Angola and his Cabinet.
Participant stakeholders & Collaborators: United Nations Development Programme Ministry of Geology and Mines of Angola CATOCA Dimond Mining Company Endiama (National Dimond Company of Angola) University Agostino Neto, Local Communities at Lundas (adjacent to CATOCA's mine site) |
Women Sustainability Forum
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Impact: There is a general concern pertaining to global sustainability research and education agendas and their real-life effectiveness for women. Yet there are many unanswered questions in this area. This Forum increased our understanding of these questions and how they can be addressed. The Forum turned into a consultation workshop aimed to discuss priority women/community capacity-building areas for education for sustainable development. It also showed that improving identified areas seems to be the most effective way to enhance the ability of local communities to cope with pressing global sustainability challenges over time. This forum paid nuance attention to the nature and importance of women capacity-building for fostering SDG 4 quality education in the pursuit of sustainable development.
Participant Stakeholders & Investors - Japan Society for the Promotion of Science - eWisely Zambia - University of Zambia, School of Education - Local Government Representatives Outcome: Workshop's outcomes were published in the scientific journal article: Franco, I and Tracey, J (2019) (accepted). Community Capacity-building for Sustainable Development: Effectively Striving towards Achieving Local Community Sustainability Targets. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. |
Radio Show: Connecting Leaders for a Sustainable Future
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Topic: SDG 8 and Towards Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Resource Regions
Impact: Coming from an unprivileged background, George Lwanda is now leading pressing sustainability issues at UNDP in Africa. He tells us more about his life story and how through his work and personal experience, he has been able to create an impact and contribute to the achievement of #SDG8 Decent work and Economic Growth, particularly in relation to sustainable entrepreneurship in the context of resource regions. Participant Stakeholders & Investors:
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Global Agenda for Sustainable Resource Development
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Impact: Welcome to the sustainoleadership series! Every month we will have guests sharing their successful stories and challenges in their journey towards sustainability. This month our guest is Marriot Nyangu, Executive Director at The Policy and Governance Centre Lusaka, Zambia.
Marriot is also hosting a conference in September 2018 in Lusaka, Zambia on SDGs interlinkages and is looking for collaborators. Those interested please kindly let us know. I will be happy to connect you to Marriot for a more sustainable future for all. Marriot Nyangu's interviews and pressing sustainability challenges in Lusaka can be watched in English in the link below: Marriot Nyangu: Sustainoleadership in Zambia Would you like to feature in the sustainoleadership series? Video and Podcast Format Available Please connect through my social media channels and enquire. Looking forward to hearing from you! Participant Stakeholders & Collaborators Guest: Mariot Nyangu, Executive Director at The Policy and Governance Centre, Lusaka, Zambia |
