Biografía
Yasser Arafat Tackie is an academic and environmental activist with a strong focus on natural resources management, community development, and sustainable practices. With a strong academic background and a commitment to environmental sustainability, Tackie has made significant contributions to research on biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and inclusive insurance for vulnerable populations. His work primarily focuses on the environmental challenges facing Ghana and the globe, and he is recognised for his advocacy for sustainable land management and community-based initiatives.
Early Life and Education
Yasser Arafat Tackie was born and raised in Jamestown-Accra, Ghana, where he developed an early interest in environmental issues due to the country's reliance on agriculture and natural resources. He pursued higher education at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Ghana, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Environment and Resource Management and a Diploma in Integrated Community Development. These programs provided him with a foundational understanding of environmental management and community engagement, which would shape his later career.
Tackie furthered his studies abroad, obtaining a Master of Science in Global Change Management from the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE) in Germany. This advanced degree focused on sustainable development, climate change mitigation, and global environmental challenges, equipping him with the tools to address complex ecological and social issues. His education in both Ghana and Germany reflects a blend of local knowledge and global perspectives, which he applies to his research and advocacy work.
Career and Research
Tackie is affiliated with the University of Applied Sciences Eberswalde, where he conducts research through the Faculty of Forest and Environment. His professional expertise spans environmental protection, community development, and sustainable agriculture and food security. He is proficient in project management, policy analysis, research, report writing, and monitoring and evaluation, with technical skills in tools such as SPSS, STATA, and Microsoft Suite. His interpersonal skills and attention to detail have made him a respected figure in environmental and community development circles.
Early Life and Education
Yasser Arafat Tackie was born and raised in Jamestown-Accra, Ghana, where he developed an early interest in environmental issues due to the country's reliance on agriculture and natural resources. He pursued higher education at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Ghana, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Environment and Resource Management and a Diploma in Integrated Community Development. These programs provided him with a foundational understanding of environmental management and community engagement, which would shape his later career.
Tackie furthered his studies abroad, obtaining a Master of Science in Global Change Management from the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE) in Germany. This advanced degree focused on sustainable development, climate change mitigation, and global environmental challenges, equipping him with the tools to address complex ecological and social issues. His education in both Ghana and Germany reflects a blend of local knowledge and global perspectives, which he applies to his research and advocacy work.
Career and Research
Tackie is affiliated with the University of Applied Sciences Eberswalde, where he conducts research through the Faculty of Forest and Environment. His professional expertise spans environmental protection, community development, and sustainable agriculture and food security. He is proficient in project management, policy analysis, research, report writing, and monitoring and evaluation, with technical skills in tools such as SPSS, STATA, and Microsoft Suite. His interpersonal skills and attention to detail have made him a respected figure in environmental and community development circles.
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- 18/7/2024
