Ummuqulthum Usman

I am a PhD student in Integrative Conservation with a Geography focus, researching how large-scale greening projects can enhance climate resilience while affecting local economies and social equity. Drawing on four years of agricultural and environmental experience, I use mixed-research methods to analyze large-scale restoration projects, measuring their economic impacts and quantifying benefits like carbon sequestration rates and ecosystem services; I also utilize earth system models to understand land surface interactions, climate variability, and future projections. My interdisciplinary approach combines environmental economics with climate and ecological sciences to develop evidence-based solutions that tackle climate change while strengthening community resilience, ensuring that environmental projects create both ecological and social value