Rita H. Nyakato

Rita H. Nyakato is an environmental and climate resilience professional working across Uganda and South Sudan to promote sustainable natural resource management, responsible land management and community resilience to climate change. At Community Development Centre (CDC), she contributes to community-led initiatives that advance environmental protection, sustainable livelihoods and the peaceful management of shared natural resources.

She is a Master’s degree candidate in Natural Resources Management at the University of Yaoundé, Cameroon, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Rural Innovation from Makerere University, Uganda. Her academic background and professional interests focus on environmental sustainability, climate resilience and community-based approaches to addressing land and natural resource challenges.

Through her work, Rita supports CDC’s commitment to strengthening community resilience, promoting environmental stewardship and advancing sustainable development across South Sudan and Uganda.