Dr. Osman-Elasha will discuss her research which is focused on the development of climate change adaptation strategies for drought-prone regions in Sudan and Africa.  She will report findings from her involvement in the AIACC Initiative entitled: Environmental Strategies for Increasing Human Resilience to Climate Change Impacts in Sudan, lessons for Northern and Eastern Africa.  She holds a Ph.D. in Forestry Science, Master in Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Honor in Forestry and Agricultural Science.

    She is also a member of served as a leading member of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which in 2007 together with former Vice-President Al Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize.