Lalisa Duguma, PhD

Ecosystem Restoration | Climate Resilience | Nature-based Solutions | Sustainable Landscapes

I am a natural resources management specialist, research scientist, and program leader with more than 20 years of experience working across ecosystem restoration, agroforestry, sustainable landscapes, climate resilience, and nature-based solutions.

My work focuses on designing and supporting landscape-scale solutions that restore ecosystem health, strengthen community resilience, improve natural resource governance, and connect science, policy, and practice.

I currently serve as Head of Programs – Ecosystem Restoration, Climate Resilience & Nature-based Solutions at the Global Evergreening Alliance in Melbourne, Australia. My previous work includes senior scientific and technical roles with the World Agroforestry Centre/ICRAF and the ASB Partnership for Tropical Forest Margins.

Areas of Expertise

Ecosystem Health Restoration
Supporting restoration approaches that improve ecosystem health, landscape function, biodiversity, and livelihoods.

Nature-based Climate Solutions
Designing and advising on climate solutions that work with forests, farms, landscapes, and communities.

Agroforestry and Sustainable Landscapes
Advancing integrated land-use systems that balance production, conservation, resilience, and governance.

Climate Resilience and Adaptation
Contributing to projects and programs that strengthen the adaptive capacity of communities and landscapes.

Research, Evidence, and Impact
Connecting scientific research, program design, monitoring, learning, and policy-relevant evidence.

Program Design and Partnerships
Supporting large-scale restoration, climate, and development initiatives across Africa and beyond.

Capacity Bulding and Mentoring

Training, mentoring and supporting young people and those who do not have access to resources