Prof. Cliff S. DLAMINI
Executive Director, CCARDESA
Biography
Professor Cliff Sibusiso Dlamini is the Executive Director of CCARDESA, bringing over 30 years of multidisciplinary experience in agriculture, forestry, climate change, biodiversity, environmental law and development finance. He has held senior leadership roles across Eswatini, Zambia, South Africa and Botswana. Academically, he holds nine university degrees, including a PhD in Forestry, an Executive MBA, and advanced qualifications in sustainable development, environmental law and development finance. He also serves as Professor Extraordinary at UNISA and Adjunct Professor at BUAN as well an Extraordinary Associate Professor at Stellenbosch. His vision centres on driving agricultural transformation in the SADC region through innovation, collaboration and strategic partnerships