Mentor

Dr. Darlington Sibanda

University of Cape Town

Dr. Darlington Sibanda (PHD) is an experienced climate adaptation and development researcher with over 15 years of working with communities to build resilience reduce poverty. He explores innovative strategies to enhance resilience in vulnerable communities and natural systems. This includes tracking and assessment of climate actions, promotion of transformative and equitable solutions that balance environmental sustainability and development. Currently, Darlington is a research fellow at the University of Cape Town and Chair of the Adaptation Network of Southern Africa. Joining Reach is an opportunity to share some of my research experiences with students and work towards collaborative solutions to pressing challenges facing our world.

2024-25