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Biography
Edmond Alavaisha is a wetland environment scientist and lecturer based in Tanzania, affiliated with the Institute of Resource Assessment at the University of Dar es Salaam. His research focuses on human–nature interactions, with particular emphasis on conservation of biological resources and their connections to wetland ecosystems. Alavaisha’s work spans diverse aquatic environments, including rivers, lakes, and coastal zones, reflecting his broad interest in freshwater and marine-associated ecosystems. He investigates sustainable land and water use practices, biological oceanography, and climate change from institutional and governance perspectives. His overarching aim is to promote ecological integrity while enhancing community livelihoods within complex and dynamic socio-ecological systems.
Research Interest
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Projects
Selected Projects involved
- Dialogue Science-Decision-Makers for Integrated Management of Coastal and Marine Environments. Funded by IRD.
- Climate Research and Education to Advancing Green Development in Africa - CREATE-GreenAfrica. EU funded project.
- Sustainable Water and Sanitation for All (SUWASAN) Sub-program. Subprogram under Sida
- Linking Public-Private Partnership to Secure Sustainable Water Resources Management in the Kilombero-River Basin). Subprogram under Sida.
- Enhancing Coastal Resilience: Integrating Cost-Effective Technologies and Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Tanzania (ENCORE-TZ) funded by COSTECH.
Consultancy and Technical Reports
Malley. G, Simon. O, Alavaisha. E, and Perfect. (2026). Technical Report on Training Needs Assessment and Training Manuals Development for Integrated Landscape Management. Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. The United Republic of Tanzania.
Malley. G, Simon. O, Alavaisha. E, Chengula. F, Otieno. G. Kipchumba Rop. S. C, Perfect. J, Lyimo. J, Majule. A, (2025) The Analysis of Drivers of Land Use Change and Implications on Conservation and Livelihoods in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania (SOKNOT) Transboundary Landscape. WWF
Nobert, J. and Alavaisha, E. (2023). Wetlands Rehabilitation and Restoration along SGR Footprint: Insights from Indicator Species and Site Characterization.
Mukandala, R and Alavaisha, E. (2023/2024). Tanzania Climate Change Institutional Analysis.
Nobert, J. and Alavaisha, E. 2022. Wetland mapping within the SGR Project Footprint.
Alavaisha, E. (2021). Mapping of wetlands for Standard Gauge Railway transmission line from Dar es Salaam to Kintinku.
Alavaisha, E. (2012). Assessment of replanted mangroves following massive deforestation in Kipondo, Mtwara.
Alavaisha, E., and West, L. (2012). Desk Study on Status and Impact of Artisanal Gill net Fishery on Sea turtles in Temeke District, Tanzania. Report submitted to SeaSense.
Others technical reports and consultancies involved
- Climate Change Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment across 12 Marine Seascape in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. Chemonics- USAID Heshimu Bahari project. 2023/2024.
- Mangrove Capital Africa Rufiji Delta Livelihoods Baseline Study. Wetlands International Africa. 2012
- Participate in Facilitation the Establishment of the Food Security Bond under National Food Reserve Agency. 2023-2024
- Tanzania Country Climate and Development Report. 2024. The World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/42483
- United Republic of Tanzania. Country Climate Institutional Assessment. 2024. The World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099121824142028520/pdf/P180187-e6f635ee-68cc-4be7-b158-25e5a9731a7d.pdf
Peer reviewed Publications
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Publications