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Tafadzwa is a Professor of Climate Change, Food Systems & Health at LSHTM, and Director of the Lancet Countdown Africa Centre. He applies a systems approach at the intersection of water, energy, food, environmental and health systems, also known as the WEF+ nexus, leading research, teaching and policy-relevant work to strengthen sustainable, climate-resilient food systems. In addition to his role at LSHTM, Tafadzwa is the Executive Director for the United Nations University Hub on Resilient Environment, Agriculture, Climate and Health (REACH-AFRICA) and Director of the Institute of Natural Resources. He is an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria and the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Expertise Summary
I am a boundary spanner, and science advocate, working on complex water, energy, food and environmental systems at the interface of science, policy, and society. I am an expert in developing models and frameworks and applying systems approaches to solving complex water, energy, food, environment, health and climate change challenges to provide actionable evidence for informed decision-making and identifying practical solutions for policy and practice. I have a commendable track record of scientific leadership, capacity building, and partnership development crucial for realising the benefits of research, development, and innovation. I aim to spearhead research and development initiatives that influence policy, promote equality, and drive transformation in Africa and globally.