Investigating existing conflict-climate linkages in Ghana, and opportunities to improve climate resilience and social cohesion
Resource - Technical Brief
Chemonics’ chief of party on the USAID Heshimu Bahari Activity discusses the path that brought him home to lead an all-Tanzanian team to protect the ocean's resources.
Blog Post
The VAAPP activity supports the government of Vietnam's commitment to reducing plastic pollution at its source, improving solid waste management, implementing single-use plastic reduction models, and supporting collective action.
Project Page
Our senior advisor for water and sustainable cities programs reflects on the importance of sustainability, inclusion, and a cross-sectoral approach in implementing effective water and sanitation programs.
Blog Post
Sadiki Lotha Laiser
Chief of Party
Sadiki Lotha Laiser has 17 years of experience in environmental, natural resources management, livelihoods & wellbeing, policy planning, and governance. He has led departments, units, consultants, and experienced teams that delivered science-policy and decision-making interfaces across…
Person - Specialist
Managing river basin resources across national boundaries can be challenging. Conservation trust funds, which are fit for context and purpose, offer a sustainable option.
Blog Post
Nik Steinberg
Senior Advisor, Climate Risk
Nik Steinberg is a climate risk and adaptation specialist with over a decade of experience in applied climate research. As part of the Climate Group at Chemonics, he delivers actionable, user-centric climate information while designing analytical…
Person - Specialist
Luis Fernando Jara, Chemonics’ Chief of Party for the USAID Páramos and Forests Activity, explains how the project is supporting the Colombian government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions 51% by 2030.
Video
What priorities should the global development community focus on to combat the climate crisis? Chris Perine shares three ideas in this video series.
Blog Post
Strengthening Nepali local governments’ ability to manage green funds can spur investment in and accelerate climate action.
Project Page
Matthew Mendis
Managing Director, Energy Team
Matthew S. Mendis is a clean energy, environment, and finance expert with more than 35 years of experience in more than 45 developing countries. Initially, Matthew spent 10 years of his career at the World Bank,…
Person - Specialist
Alejandro Arrivillaga
Chief of Party, Guatemala Biodiversity Project
Alejandro Arrivillaga is a biologist with more than 25 years of experience with complex, multi-country biodiversity conservation and sustainable resource management projects, in government and non-governmental settings. Alejandro has a proven scientific record and experience with…
Person - Specialist