Fenda Akiwumi

Dr. Akiwumi is a Professor of Environmental Geography in the Geography, Environmental Science and Policy Program at the University of South Florida. Her research focuses on natural resource extraction, sustainable development, indigenous knowledge systems, and equity in resource distribution, environmental degradation, and access. She has served as Chair of UNESCO International Hydrological Programme (IHP) Expert Advisory Group on Water and Cultural Diversity. Dr. Akiwumi is the recipient of several awards including the American Association of Geographers (AAG) Kwadwo Konadu-Agyeman Distinguished Scholar Award in African Geography in 2019, the Harm J. de Blij Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Geography Teaching in 2018 and the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) Higher Education Distinguished Teaching Award. She is currently on a National Geographic grant addressing environmental and sustainability issues, and integrating cultural perceptions, community education, awareness and involvement.