Deborah Onyancha | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Deborah Onyancha | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

University of Nairobi | Kenya

Deborah M. Onyancha is a Kenyan agroecosystems researcher and PhD candidate in Management of Agroecosystems and Environment at the University of Nairobi. She holds an MSc in Land and Water Management and a BSc in Agroecosystems Management. Her professional experience spans research and consultancy roles with IITA, CGIAR, ILRI, KEFRI, and environmental agencies, focusing on sustainable agricultural water management and agroecology. Her research interests include resilient agroecosystems, soil-water-biodiversity interactions, pollution mitigation, and climate adaptation in smallholder farming systems. She has received multiple fellowships and professional training awards and actively contributes to science-policy dialogue for sustainable and climate-resilient food systems.

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Albert Novas Somanje | Sustainable Agriculture | Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Award

Dr. Albert Novas Somanje | Sustainable Agriculture | Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Award

Ministry of Agriculture | Zambia

Albert Novas Somanje is an agricultural sustainability specialist with over 18 years of experience in climate-resilient farming systems, policy engagement, and institutional capacity building. He holds a PhD in Sustainability Science from the United Nations University and advanced training in climate change and development. Currently serving as Principal Agricultural Officer in Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture, he has led national and provincial programs in conservation agriculture, sustainable mechanization, and ecosystem restoration in collaboration with FAO, UNDP, and WFP. His research focuses on climate-smart technologies, sustainable intensification, and extension systems, with international recognition through DAAD fellowship, peer-reviewed publications, and IPCC AR6 contributions, advancing evidence-based agricultural transformation.

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