Nina Green

Researcher with a solid academic foundation in resilience and sustainability, emphasizing the integration of economic activities with conservation initiatives. Skilled in data application across diverse frameworks, showcasing a strong analytical mindset. Passionate about contributing to sustainable development through targeted research and practical applications.

• Date of Birth: 12/25/92
• Nationality: South African
• Place of Birth: Bloemfontein

• 2020, Oppenheimer Memorial Trust grant, For the pursuit of a doctorate degree with the thesis title: Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in African UNESCO biosphere reserves.
• 2016, CText-Award, For a contribution with scientific merit in session 3, during the postgraduate student symposium in the natural sciences.
• 2015, Award for best Honours BA student, Joint top achiever of 2015, Stellenbosch University.
• 2013, Golden Key membership, For achieving marks in the top 15% of my class.

• 2025, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies in African UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Würzburg University Press
• 2022, Thiel, M, Abu, IA, Job, H, African protected areas - conflicts of use and threats, Geographische Rundscau, 16-20, 03/2022
• 2021, Job, H, Kimaro, FF, Challenges of Mountain Biosphere Reserves in sub-Saharan Africa, Eco. Mont, 0.51
• 2020, Kimaro, FF, Kisingo, A, Job, H, Theory and Practice of Conservancies: The Case of Wildlife Management Areas in Tanzania, Erdkunde, 1.24
• 2019, Agriculture vs. Conservation: How Grootvadersbosch Conservancy finds the common ground, South African Geographical Journal, 1.154

05/2025, Completed ISO 14064 training course by Unichrone 2019-2022, Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve Youth chairperson and board member 07/2019, Attended the South African Program on Ecosystem Change and Society (SAPECS) winter school in Social-Ecological Systems 06/2019, Participated in the Adirondack to Appennino Sustainability Parks and Communities project 2016, Member of the Geography Department’s student committee 2014, Member of the Senior’s Committee of the Private Student Organization Aristea 08/2013, Attended the Golden Key Regional Summit in Cape Town 07/2013, Attended the Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development course in Facilitator Fitness 03/2013 - 04/2013, Attended the Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development 2DO course in leadership for second-year students

Home language, Home language, Elementary

Advanced, Advanced, Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate, Basic

• 09/2023, Deutschen Kongress für Geographie (DKG), Frankfurt, Germany
• 05/2022, Science and Research in, for and with UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Eberswalde, Germany
• 03/2022, International workshop: Towards climate neutrality in European UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Vilm, Germany
• 02/2021, Second Wadden Sea Climate Vulnerability Index Workshop, Common Wadden Sea Secretariat, online
• 08/2020, Resilient 40 Youth voice for climate resilience in Africa virtual summit, Resilient 40, online
• 07/2019, Adirondack to Appennino Sustainability Parks and Communities project, Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve

ISO 14064 training

Ballroom dancing

Hiking

Horse riding

• Oppenheimer Memorial Trust grant for the pursuit of a doctorate degree with the thesis title: Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in African UNESCO biosphere reserves, 2021-2024
• CText-Award for a contribution with scientific merit in session 3, during the postgraduate student symposium in the natural sciences, hosted by the South African Academy of Science and Art
• Award for best Honours BA student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, joint top achiever of 2015 Stellenbosch University.