Persistent Digital Identifiers (UIDs)
ORCID :
0009-0008-4804-1625
Subject Area
Physical Oceanography
Pollution
Research Support Services
Activities
Marine
and Pollution Data Management Expertise
Data
Collection & Oceanographic Research
- Directed large-scale marine
litter mapping and data collection along Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast
under Nipe Fagio’s citizen science program, employing shoreline
surveys, manta trawl sampling, and macroplastic analysis.
- Conducted mangrove and
estuarine sediment sampling to establish baseline data on microplastic
accumulation in critical habitats.
Pollution
Source Identification & Monitoring
- Led waste audit programs
in coastal and island communities, categorizing solid waste streams to
trace major contributors to marine debris.
- Utilized GIS mapping
to identify land-based pollution sources, stormwater discharge points, and
fishing community waste disposal sites.
Data
Governance & Ethical Practices
- As Data Coordinator at
Nipe Fagio, developed standardized data collection protocols
aligned with WIOMSA and SST marine litter monitoring methodologies.
- Championed inclusive,
ethical data governance, ensuring community ownership of environmental
data and transparent sharing with national and regional platforms.
- Integrated ECCT and Nipe
Fagio datasets into WIOMSA and UNEP’s Global Partnership on
Marine Litter (GPML) reporting frameworks.
Analysis,
Reporting & Policy Influence
- Produced technical
reports and policy briefs linking pollution data to actionable
recommendations for marine environment management in Tanzania.
- Analyzed multi-year
datasets to identify trends in marine debris accumulation, seasonal
waste deposition, and climate-driven pollutant transport.
- Provided evidence-based
guidance for national marine pollution strategies and waste
management policy reforms.
Capacity
Building & Stakeholder Engagement
- Trained youth, women, and
fisher groups in marine monitoring, pollution tracking, and data
literacy to foster community-led conservation.
- Facilitated multi-stakeholder
dialogues with government, NGOs, academia, and the private sector on
marine waste reduction and ecosystem restoration.
- Designed ECCT’s data-driven
environmental education programs linking scientific insights with
coastal livelihood resilience.
Program
Leadership & Advocacy
- As Co-founder & Head
of Programs at ECCT, integrated circular economy models into
coastal restoration projects to reduce waste leakage.
- Represented Tanzania at regional
and international marine litter and climate change forums, presenting
data-driven conservation approaches.
- Advocated for community-driven
marine protection by connecting grassroots data collection with
national and global climate justice agendas.
Skills
I am a purpose-driven development practitioner and co-founder of ECCT, where I serve as Head of Programs. With a deep commitment to climate justice, social innovation, and inclusive environmental action, I lead initiatives that empower underserved coastal communities through circular economy models, youth and women leadership, and data-driven solutions.
As a Data Values Advocate, I champion ethical, inclusive, and people-centered approaches to data governance. My work bridges grassroots engagement with national and global development goals, ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against plastic pollution, environmental degradation, and climate injustice.
Comment(s)
My profile reflects a rare blend of scientific expertise, grassroots leadership, and ethical data advocacy. You bridge physical oceanography and pollution research with community empowerment, translating data into action for coastal resilience, climate justice, and inclusive environmental governance along the Indian Ocean coast.