Environmental Change and Biodiversity Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa

Wame Lucretia Hambira is an Associate Professor of Environmental Management at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN). Prof Hambira has served the Intergovernmental Science- Policy Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) as a scoping expert (the nexus assessment of the interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food and health in the context of climate change as well as the global assessment of the second biodiversity and ecosystem assessment). She is also a United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Review Editor for the Solution pathways for transformation of environmental systems chapter of the seventh Global Environment Outlook report. She holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Oulu, Finland. Victor K. Muposhi is a conservation scientist and Associate Professor of Wildlife Conservation in the Department of Wildlife and Aquatic Resources at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. His research interests include biodiversity, ecosystems dynamics, spatial ecology, socio-ecological systems, human-wildlife coexistence, and sustainability science.Ayana Angassa Abdeta is a professor in the Department of Range and Forest Resources-Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He received BSc and MSc from Alemaya University of Agriculture, Ethiopia, Ph.D. from Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Post Doctorial Training both from the University of Hohenheim (Food Security Centre) and University of Cologne (Botanical Institute) in Germany, Certificate (2015) in Disaster Risk Management from Humboldt University of Berlin and Certificate (2020) in Project Management Foundations from University of Cape Town, Certificate (2022) in Agroforestry Systems from University of Freiburg, Germany.Ditiro Benson Moalafhi is a hydrologist and water resources management professional with over 20 years of experience. He holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Hydro-climatology) from The University of New South Wales in Sydney Australia, MPhil in Environmental Science, Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Bachelor of Science all from University of Botswana. Professor Moalafhi is currently an Associate Professor of water resources management at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, where he is the Head of Wildlife and Aquatic Resources department. He is also the SASSCAL Research Chair in Water Resource Quantity and Availability.Ketlhatlogile Mosepele is the Vice Chancellor of the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. holds the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fisheries Biology and Management from the University of Bergen, Norway. He also holds the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Fisheries Biology and Management from University of Bergen, Norway. Professor Mosepele obtained his degree of Bachelor of Science (BS) in Agriculture majoring in Fisheries Science from the New Mexico State University, United State of America.

• 1 Environmental Change in Sub-Saharan Africa: Reimagining Food Systems Resilience, Water Resources Management, and Biodiversity Futures.- 2 Revitalization of Sub-Saharan Africa Indigenous/Traditional Food Systems for Desirable Sustainable Nutrition and Planetary Health.- 3 Aquaculture Development in Botswana: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Food Production Systems.- 4 Insects for Food and Feed from a Circular Economy Perspective.- 5 Contribution of Ornamental Horticulture Industry on the Introduction of Alien Invasive Plant Species in Urban and Peri-urban Areas of Botswana.- 6 Organic Fertilizer as a Game Changer of Circular Food Systems and Climate Change in Botswana.- 7 A Review of Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Riparian-Based Ecosystem Goods and Services in Southern Africa.- 8 Sustainable Water Resource Management and Climate Change Adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ensuring River Health and Potable Water Availability.- 9 Remote Sensing Applications for Water Resources Management and Monitoring in Southern Africa: A Review.- 10 Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Water Using Low-cost Materials: A Review.- 11 Groundwater pollution: Implications on Public Health and Sustainable Remediation Options.- 12 Integrating Ecosystem-Based Approaches into Water Resources Planning and Management in Botswana.- 13 Conclusion: Sub-Saharan Africa's Environmental Crossroads- Navigating Biodiversity Conservation Amidst Agricultural and Water Resource Challenges.