Dr David Awolala is an expert in environmental governance, climate change economics and agricultural economics. He provides technical support within the interface of climate research, policy and practice at the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES). He is responsible for the consolidation of evidence for climate policy, negotiations and decision-making. Dr Awolala has a key qualification as Associate Professor with 17 years of experience in teaching, research and consulting. His research for impact and policy evidence addresses sustainable development and climate resilience in the agriculture, water, land use, gender and disaster risk reduction sectors.