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Hilary Anja Tanke, 2008 Fellow




2001- Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental science, University of Yaounde 1, Cameroon

2001- 2002 – Worked as a volunteer environmental communication officer with Environmental System Research Group (ESRG) Yaounde- Cameroon where I worked on the release of information concerning hazardous waste, Waste Management, Recycling, Land Use and Preservation and conservation, regulations and policies conforming with environmental best practices.

2005- Research Assistant in the Ministry of Environment and Nature Protection, Yaounde-Cameroon, worked in the development and implementation of project work plan and also assists in the clarification of operational needs.

Major research areas include; - Survey of non- timber forest products in the South West of Cameroon.
- Community based forest management plan, benefits of ecosystem services in the Atakamanda rainforest in Mamfe-Cameroon.

Author of several articles:
- "Women and the management of forest resources in Mamfe, Manyu Division" – Cameroon.
- Environmantal health and externalities in Douala-Bassa Industrial Region – Cameroon

Awards:
- Second best Menka Student for GCE Advanced Level 1997 Session, Cameroon
- Certificate of excellence by ESRG- Yaounde, for outstanding contributions on environmental management, promotion and research in Cameroon.
- Laureate of the 2007-2009 LUCE International Scholarship for mid career professional on Sustainable Environmental Development. Bard College, Bard Center for Environmental Policy, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, USA.
- Currently, a master's student on Environmental Policy at Bard Center for Environmental Policy. Research for master's thesis on "The phyto- pathology of lead (Pb) on urban agriculture in Buea Cameroon"



2008 International Fellows