Emily Kimathi

International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)

Geospatial Research officer

Description

Emily Kimathi is a Geospatial Research officer at the International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) based in Nairobi, Kenya. She has a vast experience on the use of GIS, Earth observation and Geospatial modelling tools to enhance crop insect pest risks monitoring and early warning systems for integrated pest management. She holds a master’s degree in Climate change and adaptation, a bachelor's degree in Bachelor of Arts (Geography) and postgraduate diploma in Project Management. She recently published a research paper on “Prediction of breeding regions for the desert locust in East Africa” in scientific reports, Nature journal (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-68895-2#Abs1). The paper has been accessed over 7000 times.

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10:30 AM GMT - 12:00 PM GMT

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Understanding the Interconnectedness Between the Ongoing Desert Locust Crisis 2019-2021+ and the...

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GLF GLOBAL LANDSCAPES FORUM

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement. The Forum takes a holistic approach to create sustainable landscapes that are productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient and considers five cohesive themes of food and livelihoods, landscape restoration, rights, finance and measuring progress. It is led by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), in collaboration with its co-founders UNEP and the World Bank and Charter Members. Charter members:CIAT, CIFOR-ICRAF, CIRAD, Climate Focus, Conservation International, Crop Trust, Ecoagriculture Partners, The European Forest Institute, Evergreen Agriculture, FSC, GEF, GIZ, ICIMOD, IFOAM - Organics International, The International Livestock Research Institute, INBAR, IPMG, IUFRO, Rainforest Alliance, Rare, Rights and Resources Initiative, SAN, TMG-Think Tank for Sustainability, UNEP, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation part of Wageningen Research, World Farmer Organization, World Agroforestry, World Bank Group, World Resources Institute, WWF International, Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL)