Douglas Cripe, PhD || Switzerland || Experienced Scientific and Technical Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the Earth observations, climate change, information technology and services industry. Skilled in Climate research, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Sustainability, Data Analysis and Web applications. Strong research professional with a Ph.D. focused in Geography (Climatology) from Kent State University.
Bapon Fakhruddin, PhD|| South Korea || A leading expert on climate resilience. He has over 22 years of experience advising governments and organizations around the world on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. As a hydrometeorologist, his specialty is in climate risk assessment, early warning systems, community resilience, and water security. Dr. Fakhruddin is currently leading the Water Sector at the Green Climate Fund.
Mary Namukose || Uganda || A distinguished Water and Environment Professional with nearly a decade of experience in international development cooperation. She is an Advisor for Water Resources, Climate, and Environment at GIZ Uganda’s Transboundary Water Cooperation in the Nile Basin. Mary spearheads initiatives that promote the sustainable management of water and environmental resources in the Nile Basin and a co-founder of Women in GIS (WiGIS) Uganda.
Veronica Yirviel || Ghana || Personal Banker at Republic Bank Ghana, Experienced in Banking, Human Resources management. Graduate education in Business administration.