Ernita van Wyk

Cape Town

Ernita is a Senior Professional Officer: Social-ecological systems at ICLEI Africa. Following initial training in ecology and conservation, Ernita’s interests and work have spanned the design and implementation of research and operational work in the fields of invasive species, adaptive management, biodiversity mainstreaming, and environmental stewardship, over a period of 24 years. She has a particular interest in approaches and assessments that help make strong arguments for incorporating nature and biodiversity into urban planning and governance in developing country contexts. Ernita holds a PhD in Environment and Development.