Prof Godwell Nhamo

Prof Godwell Nhamo
Full Professor, National Research Foundation C1-Rated, and a current employee of the University of South Africa (UNISA)

Godwell Nhamo (PhD, Rhodes University) is a Full Professor and a NRF C1-Rated researcher at the University of South Africa (UNISA). His research space includes Climate Change, Coastal Resilience and Livelihoods, and Sustainable Development (Goals). Prof Nhamo has a passion for capacity development and mentoring (young) people for success, both in the academic and business spheres.

He has published 19 books (15 edited and 4 co-authored), over 120 journal articles and many book chapters. Since 2013, Prof Nhamo has graduated 14 PhDs and hosted 13 postdoctoral fellows. Prof Nhamo is also one of the experts for the Non-economic Losses Group under the UNFCCC Warsaw International Mechanisms on Loss and Damage.

He also sits in the Gauteng Premier Climate Change Experts Group. He has over 27 years of experience in the academic and consulting spaces of engagements and is an advocate of open access educational resources.

Prof Nhamo is a recipient of many accolades, among them, the 2017 Distinguished Old Rhodian Award for having reached exceptional heights in his chosen career by maintaining excellence in the field and service to society, 2021 NRF Science Award, and the UNISA Vice Chancellor Research Excellence Award (three times).