Dr. Nfamara K. Dampha is a Senior Climate Change Consultant at the World Bank and a Lead Scientist and Program Director for the Natural Capital Project at the University of Minnesota. He earned his Ph.D. in Natural Resources Sciences and Climate Change Policy and a Master's in International Development at the University of Minnesota. His research and professional work focus on the intersection of natural capital accounting, ecosystem service modeling, climate/disaster risk analysis, forced displacement, and international sustainable development. Dr. Dampha has over 14 years of professional, academic, and leadership experience working with the World Bank, Government of The Gambia, University of Minnesota, and several local and international NGOs.