Mikail Haruna Daya

First name
Mika’il
Last name
Daya
Email
[email protected]
Phone number
+234 803 366 6033
How do you self-identify or would like to be identified?
Man
Do you belong to any ethnic minority group of self-identify as an indigenous person?
No
Affiliation, organization, or community
Drylands Initiative for Ecosystem Restoration and Capacity Building (DINERCAB)
Years of professional or activism experience or of knowledge built on specific indigenous expertise
5-10 years
Country of residence
Nigeria
Languages
English
In which geographic region (and sub-region) does your work mostly focus?
Africa
Mitigation
Agriculture
Forestry
Renewable energy
Adaptation
Agriculture and forestry
Early warning systems and Environmental assessment
Water
Climate technologies
Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries
Water supply and wastewater management
Cross-sectoral enablers
Capacity-building and training
Communication and awareness
Cross-cutting approaches
Community-based
Disaster Risk Reduction
Ecosystems and biodiversity
Gender
Do you have proven experience in gender and climate change issues?
Yes, my work/ area of expertise mainly focuses on gender and climate change
Mitigation
Agriculture
Energy Efficiency
Forestry
Adaptation
Agriculture and forestry
Early warning systems and Environmental assessment
Water
Climate Technologies
Energy production
Agriculture, forestry, land-use, fisheries
Water supply and wastewater management
End-use energy efficiency
Cross-cutting approaches
Community-based
Disaster Risk Reduction
Ecosystems and biodiversity
Gender
Cross-sectoral enablers
Capacity-building and training
Communication and awareness
Economics and climate finance
Please provide your short bio reflecting on your academic, professional and practical background

I am an environmental management and Restoration practitioner from Nigeria, West Africa, with over 10 years of hands-on experience in spearheading positive change through impactful projects.

I have been at the forefront of significant projects, including leading Sustainable Land Management initiatives in the Sahelian Belt of Northern Nigeria.

My commitment to community-driven solutions shines through my involvement in Participatory Land Use-Planning and Resource Mapping projects under the IFAD-CASP initiative. By fostering community engagement and sustainable resource management, we ensure that solutions are not only effective but also resonate with the communities they serve.

My expertise extends to climate change adaptation, and I take pride in being the youngest member of the team that reviewed Nigeria's National Drought Plan in 2018.

In 2017, I embarked on a significant venture by co-founding the Drylands Initiative for Ecosystem Restoration and Capacity Building (DINERCAB).

Currently, I am actively contributing as a Supervisor for Climate Smart Agriculture and Renewable Energy with the Nigerian Incentive Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL). In this role, I am championing climate-resilient agricultural practices and advocating for renewable energy solutions in the agricultural sector.

My educational background and extensive experience position me as an expert in gender and climate technology issues. From climate finance to stakeholder engagement, community resource mapping, and sustainable land use management, I bring a multifaceted perspective to environmental challenges. My passion lies in creating a more sustainable and resilient future for communities, driven by my unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship.

Provide a link to your LinkedIn account
http://linkedin.com/in/mikailharunadaya05168984
Are you interested in being contacted for any of the following
Panelist at climate change event
Advisory in technical assistance project
Interviewed by the media