Professor Dr. Naho Mirumachi

Biography

Naho Mirumachi is a Professor of Environmental Politics at King's College London, trained in political science, international studies, and human geography. Her research focuses on environmental governance, particularly in the context of water and energy resources. With over 15 years of experience, she has published extensively, including her work on transboundary water politics in developing countries. Mirumachi co-directs initiatives to tackle global water challenges, collaborating with international research communities, policymakers, and the cultural sector. She has trained over 200 professionals focusing on water security and cooperation. Recently, she authored sections on freshwater policy for the UN Environment GEO-6 report and contributed to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. Her research examines themes such as power dynamics in environmental discourse and the management of natural resources, with fieldwork in various river basins across continents, including the Orange-Senqu, Ganges, and Mekong. In teaching, she supervises doctoral candidates and offers postgraduate courses on water and development security, advocating for enhanced discourse on transboundary water issues.

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