Vision
A sustainable and equitable world where communities and ecosystems thrive together through participatory science and innovation.
Mission
To connect people and planet through inclusive advisory services, systems modeling, and research that empowers communities, informs policy, and strengthens resilience.
Core Values
Participation: We work with, not just for, communities.
Innovation: Using science and tech to create lasting impact.
Equity: Uplifting marginalized voices in climate action.
Integrity: Transparent, ethical, and data-driven.
Impact: Focused on real-world outcomes that matter.
The HE-NEXUS Team
Dr. Charles N. Wamucii
Director, HE-NEXUS Group
Expert in Human-Environmental Dynamics, Risk Management, and Climate Adaptation
Dr. Wamucii is a seasoned environmental expert and Director at HE-NEXUS, specializing in complex human-environmental dynamics and risk management. With a Ph.D. in Complex Coupled Human-Environment Systems from Wageningen University & Research, his work focuses on climate change adaptation, environmental and social risk assessments, and integrated landscape management. He leads multi-stakeholder initiatives to develop innovative solutions for sustainable resource management across sectors like agriculture, water, and energy. Dr. Wamucii combines advanced socio-environmental modeling, participatory approaches, and serious gaming techniques to enhance adaptive capacity and resilience in communities and ecosystems. His expertise is instrumental in guiding policies and strategies for sustainable development and environmental stewardship. He leads a team of researchers within the HE-NEXUS Group.
1. The climate risks analytics & advisory team
Responsibilities:
- Developing vulnerability assessments for communities and organizations
- Analyzing climate data and trends
- Providing actionable climate risk advice
2. The participatory modeling & innovation team
Responsibilities:
- Using serious games to simulate environmental scenarios
- Designing and facilitating participatory modeling workshops
- Engaging communities in agent-based and system dynamics modeling
- Co-designing societal solutions with stakeholders
3. Socio-hydrology services team
Responsibilities:
- Engaging local communities in sustainable water solutions
- Conducting research on human-water interactions
- Supporting community-based water management and water governance
- Designing interventions for water security, equity, and resilience
4. Grant proposal & capacity building team
Responsibilities:
- Engaging stakeholders and fostering collaboration
- Supporting community-based organizations (CBOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) in accessing and managing grants
- Writing and submitting grant proposals
- Facilitating project design and budgeting
5. Research collaboration team
Responsibilities:
- Building strong consortiums between research institutions, governments, projects, and communities
- Translating scientific findings into policy recommendations and knowledge products
- Designing and executing applied research projects
- Bridging theoretical research with practical solutions
6. Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning (MEL) team
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring continuous improvement through feedback loops
- Developing tailored Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks and tools
- Evaluating the effectiveness of projects and interventions
- Conducting impact assessments and learning exercises
7. Citizen science & community empowerment team
Responsibilities:
- Fostering collaboration between scientists and local communities
- Empowering local communities to participate in scientific research
- Designing participatory monitoring and data collection systems
- Building local capacity for data analysis and reporting
8. Communications & outreach team
Responsibilities:
- Engaging stakeholders through various communication channels
- Developing outreach strategies and training materials
- Human-Environmental Video documentaries and photo stories
The HE-NEXUS (Human-Environmental) Model
Our participatory modeling framework integrates citizen science, systems dynamics, and serious gaming to co-create solutions with communities. This loop between research, modeling, and local action is what makes HE-NEXUS unique.
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