Matilda Muchoh Azong-Cho PhD

Matilda muchoh azong-cho phd

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  • About me

    Gender researcher, social and environmental scientist, participatory natural resource management, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, community vulnerability, adaptation, and climate change resilience.

  • Education

    • International institute of geoinformation science and earth observation, the netherlands

      2005 - 2006
      Masters natural resource management: application of gis and rs in planning and coordination
    • University of johannesburg

      2014 - 2019
      Doctor of philosophy - phd environmental management

      Activities and Societies: Research on environmental changes and socio-economic and cultural impacts Environmental, social and health impact assessment. The research was focused on the vulnerability and adaptation of small scale female and male farmers to the impacts of climate change. The research examined general and gender-related factors that account for differential experiences of vulnerability between female and male rural farmers. In addition, the research employed the intersectionality approach to illustrate the variability in vulnerability experiences among women as a result of social inequalities. The research suggested some practical… Show more The research was focused on the vulnerability and adaptation of small scale female and male farmers to the impacts of climate change. The research examined general and gender-related factors that account for differential experiences of vulnerability between female and male rural farmers. In addition, the research employed the intersectionality approach to illustrate the variability in vulnerability experiences among women as a result of social inequalities. The research suggested some practical and policy measures essential in increasing female and male farmers' resilience to the effects of climate change. Show less

  • Experience

    • Watershed task group and partners

      Sept 2005 - Oct 2007
      Gis and environmental officer
    • Enkanyini projects

      Oct 2008 - Apr 2020

      Environmental impact assessment, Environmental monitoring and audit, development of Environmental management framework, water use and mining permit application, project planning and coordination, proposal writing, gender and climate change research, mentoring of young environmental managers

      • GIS Specialist/Environmental consultant/Operation Manager/ Database Administrator

        Oct 2008 - Apr 2020
      • GIS Specialist/Environmental Consultant/Operation Manager/Database Administration

        Oct 2008 - Apr 2020
    • Enkanyini consultants

      Oct 2008 - Apr 2020
      Social scientist, environmental, social and health impact assessment practitioner
    • University of kwazulu-natal

      Apr 2020 - now
      Postdoctoral researcher
    • University of pretoria/universiteit van pretoria

      Jul 2022 - now
      Postdoctoral research fellow

      Research focus: Gender and development; gender and social inclusion in sustainable development; climate change vulnerability, adaptation and resilience; applying participatory approaches including participatory GIS in natural resources planning and management; stakeholders' engagement in promoting collaborative planning and management of natural resources; applying systems thinking in planning and management of natural resources; integrating policy, gender and social inclusion in land, water and energy nexus for the promotion of sustainable food systems in Africa. Show less

    • Private

      Jan 2025 - now
      Independent gender, social and environmental scientists
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Gissa

      Gissa