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Lake Tanganyika-Science Advisory Group (LT-SAG)

The Tanganyika Science Advisory Group (LT-SAG) was established in November of 2019.

LT-SAG Mission:
To enhance communication and collaboration of entities across borders and sectors that work to research and solve issues that impact the health of the lake and surrounding communities

Goals, priorities and issues that need addressing:

Standardization of research protocols on the lake (sample the same on both countries) in order to make the results comparable for the concerning lake.
To identify lacking information and knowledge gaps in the scientific research on Lake Kivu
Build technical capacity and acquire research equipment
Training of human resources
Promote research and education and support them through project proposals, fundraising, and other means
Sharing data on a common platform for dissemination
Make recommendations for policy making
To ensure a new generation is trained properly and promote the inclusiveness (gender balance)
Enhancing research mobility and to share experience between other lakes (and advisory groups) and within LK.
To facilitate knowledge and transfer new technology to the riparian communities/
Research oriented towards the needs of the community
To evaluate and use the traditional knowledge

Members

Members are formal expert positions on the LT-SAG. To read the criteria and how to become a member of this advisory group, visit the terms of reference for this group. If you believe you meet the criteria, you can request to become a member.

Burundi

Prof. David Nahimana Water Quality, Fisheries Resource Management and Limnology Program Coordinator, Dean Faculty of Sciences University of Burundi
Prof. Gaspard Ntakimazi Biodiversity, Fish Ecology and Fisheries Associate Professor University of Burundi
Gaëlle Ndayizeye Ecosystem services and their sustainability and Climate change adaptation Researcher Research Centre of Natural and Environment Sciences (CRSNE)
Prudence Bararunyeretse Water Quality, Fisheries Resource Management and Limnology Post-Doctoral Student University of Burundi
Pierre Ntakiyiruta Environmental Engineering Lecturer & Researcher University of Burundi
Simon Buhungu Hydrobiology and Ecology Lecturer & Researcher University of Burundi
Ms. NYAKOREMA Beatrice Marwa Fisheries Biology; Aquatic Ecosystem Management Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture Lake Tanganyika Authority
Dr. Claver SIBOMANA Fisheries Biology; Aquatic Ecosystem Management Program Chair, Master of Biology of Organisms and Ecology University of Burundi
Dr. Ir. Lambert Niyoyitungiye Life Sciences and Bioinformatics Lecturer & Researcher University of Burundi

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mushagalusa Cirhuza DEO Fisheries management and science Researcher, Department of Biology CRH-UVIRA (DRC) Country-Specific Lead, DRC
Prof. Pascal MASILYA Mulungula Fisheries Biology; Aquatic Ecosystem Management Teacher and Researcher (UERHA)-Department of Biology-Chemistry at the ISP of Bukavu; Centre for Research in Hydrobiology (CRH)-Uvira Member
Prof. Nshombo Muderhwa Venant Biodiversity, Fish Ecology and Fisheries Professor Centre de Recherche en Hydrobiologie CRH-Uvira, DRC and Université Officielle de Bukavu UOB, DRC Member
Prof. Pascal Mwapu Isumbisho Fisheries Biology; Aquatic Ecosystem Management Scientist and Researcher URGEHA-ISP/Gombe, DRC Member
Archimède MULEGA Limnology Assistant Researcher and PhD student Hydrobiologie CRH-Uvira (RDC) Member
Aline Munundu Mangaza Biodiversity, Fish Ecology and Fisheries Assistant Researcher Center of Research on Hydrobiologie (CRH/Uvira, DRC), Biology Dpt Member
Elysée NZIGIRE RUTAKAZA Algology Researcher/Student Center of Research in Hydrobiology (CRH), Mohammed V University, Hasselt University Member

Tanzania

Dr. Ismael Aaron Kimirei PhD Ecology Director-General Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI)
Ms. Ritha Mlingi Biodiversity, Fish Ecology and Fisheries Regional Fisheries Officer Regional Commissioner’s Office, Kigoma
Peter Limbu Fisheries management and science Lake Tanganyika Fisheries Director The Nature Conservancy
Catherine Fridolin Fisheries & Aquaculture Fisheries Research Intern WWF Tanzania

Zambia

Lloyd Haninga Haambiya, PhD Fisheries management and science Fisheries Technical Advisor, Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Project Frankfurt Zoological Society
Prof. Cyprian Katongo Genetics and Evolutionary Biology Department of Biological Sciences University of Zambia
Dr. Harris Phiri Fisheries management and science Directors & Consultant Aquascape Eco Solutions
Loziwe Njobvu Chilufya Aquatic Health Acting District Fisheries and Livestock Coordinator- Siavonga Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
Lwabanya MABO Fisheries management and science Senior Fisheries Officer “Lake Tanganyika Research Unit (LTRU)
Lawrence Makasa Fisheries Science Fisheries Officer Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
Eva Nambeye Aquatic Ecosystem Health, Sustainable Aquaculture, Fish Nutrition, Climate-Smart Food Systems. Lecturer & Researcher University of Zambia (UNZA)
Kaundanji Nawanzi Fish Ecology, Aquatic Ecotoxicology, Aquaculture Production and Management. District Aquaculture Business Extension Officer (DABEO) Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC)

Advisors

Elysee Nzohabonayo Fish Breeding and hatchery management Director Aquaculture Management and Development, Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization, Uganda
Dr. Els Dekeyser Population genetics, molecular ecology and conservation genetics PhD Student, Department of Biology, KU Leuven
Prof. Ken Irvine Aquatic Ecosystems Professor of Aquatic Ecosystems IHE-Delft, Institute for Water Education, Netherlands

Resources, Publications, and Products

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Lake Tanganyika Research Priorities

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LT-SAG Meeting Reports and Minutes

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Specific Research Needs on Lake Tanganyika

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