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Ritha Daniel Kalokola

Lecturer

Institute of Resource Assessment

Biography

I am a Lecturer at the Institute of Resource Assessment (IRA), University of Dar Es Salaam, working in the field of Environmental Economics, Climate change and Sustainable Development. I hold a PhD in Natural Resource Management and Assessment PhD NARAM (2024), Msc. in Climate Change & Sustainable Development (Msc CC&SD) (2015) and Bachelor of Arts degree (honors) in Economics (BAE) (2013), all from the University of Dar es salaam. 

Research Interest

Climate Change, Wildlife Conservation, Trophy Hunting, Environmental Economics, Natural Resource

Contacts

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Projects

  1. May 2024: Examining Forest Ecosystems Governance in Tanzania- The case of Forests in Pangani District. Funded by Uongozi Institute.
  2. October 2019: Organizing Committee member and Rapporteur of Africa Climate Talks (ACTS3) International conference on “Towards a Climate Resilient Society for the Desired Sustainable Futures in Africa”. Hosted by the University of Dar es salaam, Center for Climate Change Studies.
  3. August 2019: Organizing Committee member of African Climate Change Adaptation Initiative (ACCAI) Network Conference on Climate Change and Food Security. Hosted by Centre for Climate Change Studies University of Dar es salaam.
  4. Research Project 2016: Sustainable Livelihoods in the context of vulnerability and adaptation to climate change: The case of coastal Areas of Tanzania. Institute of Resource Assessment/ Centre for Climate Change Studies, University of Dar es salaam.
  5. July 2014: Consultancy study: Analysis of institution’s Landscapes in Tanzania with regard to provision of climate/meteorological services in Tanzania. Center for Climate Change Studies, University of Dar es salaam

Publications

  1. Possibilities of Delivering Demand Driven Climate Information for Rural Climate Change Adaptation: A case of Longido District, Arusha Region, Tanzania
  2. Exploring household decision making process and the implications on coastal natural resources management from gender perspective. Manuscript submitted for publication.
  3. Examining local level climate financing mechanism for fisherfolks adaptation in Kilwa District Tanzania. Manuscript submitted for publication.
  4. Coastal Communities’ Perceptions on Climate Change Impacts and Implications for Adaptation Strategies in Mtwara, Southern Tanzania: Studies on Socio-Ecological Systems’ Vulnerability, Resilience and Governance.
  5. A Case Against Trophy Hunting Through a Utilitarianism Lens: Evidence from the Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania