Siviwe Malongweni

Accomplished Environmental and Sustainability Professional with over eight years of international experience leading high-impact projects in natural resource management, agricultural sustainability, soil carbon, transboundary water governance, and climate resilience across South Africa, Kenya, Japan, and South America. Hold a Postgraduate Degree in Environmental Science and a PhD in Soil, Earth, and Climate Sciences and bring strong expertise in ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, and project management. Skilled in ecosystem assessments, e-flow monitoring, biodiversity conservation, and developing capacity-building programmes. Experienced in supporting ministries and national institutions, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and implementing UNDP and GEF-funded projects. Proven ability to deliver high-quality technical reports, facilitate workshops, and contribute to sustainable water and land management initiatives.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Global Climate and Sustainability Lead – Research and Strategic Programs , Japan International Cooperation Agency

Education

  • 2023 
    University of the Free State, PhD Soil, Earth and Climate Sciences (Interdisciplinary)

Contact Siviwe for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision