In his role at the OA Alliance, Dr. Reuben Makomere contributes to better understanding and linking the governance of climate-ocean change to institutional changes that will be required to enable Africa to navigate the complex challenges posed by ocean acidification, climate change, and development across global, regional, and national scales.

Dr. Makomere is currently a University Associate at the University of Tasmania, Faculty of Law with experience in research, international diplomacy, law and policy design. Dr. Makomere holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Tasmania and a Master of Science degree from the Tongji University in Shanghai, China. His research spans a broad spectrum, delving into the application of existing legal and policy structures to catalise responses to critical issues such as ocean acidification, existential risk, and climate change. 

Dr. Makomere is engaged in pioneering research through "Mapping Policy for Supporting OA Monitoring and Research in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO)", in collaboration with the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association. This groundbreaking initiative is dedicated to curating and developing a policy blueprint for ocean acidification monitoring and research across 10 countries in the Western Indian Ocean region.

Languages: English, Swahili