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Dr. Daniel Etongo
Dean of the Faculty of Business and Sustainable Development
Dr. Daniel Etongo Bau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at UniSey. He teaches in the BSc Environmental Sciences program and the MSc in Marine Science and Sustainability, focusing on climate change adaptation and mitigation, ecosystem-based management, and disaster risk reduction.
His research interests include socio-ecological systems modeling, biodiversity assessment, vulnerability assessment, climate adaptation, climate-smart agriculture, and nature-based solutions. Dr. Etongo represents UniSey at the Seychelles National Climate Change Committee and has completed consultancy assignments for organisations including UNDP, Global Water Partnership Southern Africa, COMESA, World Bank, and Conservation International.
In addition to teaching and research, he is responsible for developing course materials, curricula, and syllabi, training and supporting new lecturers and teaching assistants, participating in academic events, and contributing to administrative and networking activities to enhance the University’s research profile.
- Ph.D. in Agriculture & Forestry, Helsinki University, Finland
- MSc in Environmental Sciences (Tropical Environment & Development), Turku University, Finland
- MSc in Biogeography, University of Buea, Cameroon
- BSc in Geography and EnvironmentalSciences, University of Buea, Cameroon
Etongo D., D’Offay K., Vel T., Murugaiyan P., Henriette E. (2022). Growth rate and survivorship of Rhizophora mucronata, Avicennia marina, and Ceriops tagal seedlings with freshwater and seawater treatment for mangrove propagation in nurseries. Applied Ecology & Environmental Research, 20(6): 5409–5431.
Etongo D., Naidu H. (2022). Determinants of household adoption of solar energy technology in Seychelles in a context of 100% access to electricity. Discover Sustainability, 3:38. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-022-00108-4
Etongo D., Bandara A., Murugaiyan A., Bristol U., Nancy K., Petrousse B., Sinon S. (2022). Risk perceptions, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change at farm level across four agricultural zones in Seychelles. World Development Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wds.2022.100025
Etongo D., Barbe R., Monthy M., Millett J., Henriette E., Vel T. (2021). Community engagement in forest rehabilitation within the context of a tropical island: insights from Praslin, Seychelles. Applied Ecology & Environmental Research, 19(5): 4185–4217.
Epule TE., Chehbouni A., Dhiba D., Etongo D., Driouech F., Brouziyne Y., Peng C. (2021). Vulnerability of maize, millet, and rice yields to growing season precipitation and socio-economic proxies in Cameroon. PLoS ONE, 16(6): e0252335.
Etongo D., Arrisol L. (2021). Vulnerability of fishery-based livelihoods to climate variability and change in a tropical island: insights from small-scale fishers in Seychelles. Discover Sustainability, 2:48. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-021-00057-4
Djenontin INS., Zulu LC., Etongo D. (2020). Ultimately, what is forest landscape restoration in practice? Embodiments in sub-Saharan Africa and implications for future design. Environmental Management. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-020-01360-y
Etongo D., Monthy M., Vel T. (2019). Floristic composition, diversity and its potential for future regeneration between native and exotic species in the Caiman forest of Seychelles. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504509.2019.1701580
