Cosimo Tendi

Senior expert with outstanding knowledge in the field of Environment, Natural resources, rural development and climate smart agriculture and Climate change. Studies in Agronomy (high school) and Natural Science and Natural Resources Management (BSc and MoS) 20 years' work experience in Italy, Africa and Asia (Egypt, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe Guinea Bissau and Pakistan) for international organisations (INGO, UNDP, IUCN, CIHEAM Bari) Recognizable experience in capacity building in conservation and environment; Eco-tourism; Tourism planning and project development; Project experience in nature conservation and in species conservation; Protected Areas Management and related economics and Institutional capacity building; Public awareness and Conservation education; Infrastructures in Protected Areas. Extensive experience in planning for land use, economic development, community development, sustainable agriculture and farming and institutional development; Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Project Cycle Management, logical frameworks, and donor procedures.