Chair
Higher Education Task Force for Disaster Resilience
A national initiative bringing together four of Jamaica’s leading universities to mobilize research, technical expertise and policy engagement in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.
Donovan Campbell
Working with Caribbean communities, governments and partners to thrive in a changing climate.
About
Climate Adaptation and ResilienceProfessor of GeographyThe University of the West Indies
My work examines the connections between environmental change, ecosystems and human wellbeing across the Caribbean. I use scientific evidence to inform policy and investment decisions that strengthen communities, protect ecosystems and support sustainable livelihoods across five interconnected workstreams.
Featured work
Co-Chair
Ocean Decade Advisory Board
Providing strategic guidance on the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Its members bring expertise from government, science, industry and civil society across the world’s ocean regions.
Technical Advisor
Sustainable Island State Agenda
Advising the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis on the implementation of its Sustainable Island State Agenda.
Project Lead
Caribbean Resilience & Recovery Knowledge Network
A regional research network connecting scientists, policymakers and communities on disaster resilience.
Research Lead
Climate Risk Adaptation & Insurance in the Caribbean
Community-based research across five Caribbean countries informing the design of climate risk insurance solutions.
Head Regional Centre
Technology Needs Assessment
Supported seven Caribbean governments to identify priority climate technologies for adaptation and mitigation, address barriers to adoption and develop national Technology Action Plans.
Services
Research, capacity-building and technical advisory services for evidence-based decision-making, stronger institutions and impactful development programmes.
Research & Evidence Synthesis
- Applied Research and Assessment
- Evidence Reviews and Synthesis
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Scientific Assessments and Technical Reporting
Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis
- Community Engagement and Participatory Research
- Multi-Stakeholder Consultation and Facilitation
- Social and Stakeholder Impact Assessment
Strategic & Technical Advisory
- Policy and Strategic Advisory
- Institutional and Governance Assessment
- Technical Review and Quality Assurance
- Policy and Programme Evaluation
Capacity Development
- Capacity Needs Assessment
- Capacity Development Strategies
- Training Design and Delivery
- Institutional Learning and Knowledge Transfer
Project Development & Evaluation
- Project Conceptualisation and Design
- Feasibility Studies and Project Appraisal
- Results Frameworks and Implementation Planning
- Project Evaluation and Impact Assessment
Clients and funders
Organisations that have commissioned or funded my work.
Adaptation Fund
Caribbean Development Bank
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre
European Union
Global Environment Facility
Climate Investment Funds
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Government of Grenada
Government of St Kitts and Nevis
IRI, Columbia University
IUCN
Munich Climate Insurance Initiative
NEPA
UK FCDO (formerly DFID)
Get in touch
For consultancy enquiries, speaking invitations and media requests.