Adelina Maria Mensah

With over 20 years of experience in environmental research, climate change adaptation, and sustainability science, I am deeply committed to advancing knowledge and policies that promote resilient ecosystems and sustainable communities. As a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS), University of Ghana, my work bridges scientific research, policy engagement, and capacity building to drive impactful solutions for environmental sustainability.

My expertise spans climate change adaptation, water governance, ecosystem-based solutions, and environmental policy development. I have led and contributed to multiple international research projects focused on climate resilience, community-based adaptation, and the intersection of environmental sustainability with socio-economic development. I actively engage with policymakers, local communities, and development agencies to co-create strategies for sustainable environmental management.

My qualifications:

2004 – 2009 PhD. Natural Sciences, University of Bonn (in collaboration with United Nations University – Environment and Human Security), Germany.
1997 – 1998 M.Phil. Marine Sciences and Coastal Management, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom.
1995 – 1996 M.Sc. Tropical Coastal Zone Management, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom.
1991 – 1994 B.Sc. Hons. in Zoology (major) and Botany (minor), University of Ghana, Ghana.