Gilbert Ouma

Prof Ouma is the coordinator of the Institute for Climate Change & Adaptation (ICCA) and an Associate Professor in the department of meteorology at the University of Nairobi. His specific area of specialization is remote sensing and satellite meteorology. His current interests include the use of earth observation data in improving early warning systems for climate change adaptation; optimizing early warning systems for adoption and use by vulnerable communities; and exploring the role of disaster risk management in the sustainability of food and nutrition security for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. He has run and participated in several adaptation projects working directly with vulnerable communities using participatory action research and trans-disciplinary approaches. Some of these projects have focused on the efficient use of climate information products through the promotion of co-production and collaboration. He has explored the roles that climate information developers and users play in the successful utilization of the information, and how indigenous knowledge enhances the process of adoption of climate information as an adaptation strategy.