My Mission
I specialize in natural resource management with both theoretical and practical skills in: online course organization, participatory and inclusive natural resource management, human-wildlife conflict management, adult education and facilitation in rural settings, geographic information systems applied to natural resource management, social marketing applied to biodiversity conservation, and the use of the sustainable livelihoods framework in development project planning.Biography
I am an environmental agronomist and expert in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial analysis. My work focuses on biodiversity conservation, ecological sustainability of agricultural landscapes, and the use of geospatial technologies to assess environmental and climate impacts. My main achievement include :
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Development of spatial risk models for soil erosion, land use change, and agricultural dynamics.
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Production of thematic maps on agriculture and environment (soybean, cashew, mangroves, protected areas, and urban green spaces).
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Design and facilitation of GIS training programs (#4WEEKEND4SIG, University of Parakou).
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Open Atlas of Benin (2022 – ongoing): an open-access initiative providing more than 100 thematic maps on agriculture, environment, health, and demography.
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Environmental Atlas of Benin (2023): a scientific and educational resource compiling spatial datasets and thematic maps to illustrate key environmental challenges.
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Padonou M. J. D. D., et al. (2025): Multi-Criteria Assessment of the Environmental Sustainability of Agroecosystems in the North Benin Agricultural Basin Using Satellite Data. Environments, 12(8), 271.
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Padonou M. J. D. D., et al. (2024): Indicateurs de durabilité écologique des agroécosystèmes dérivés de la télédétection satellitaire: revue systématique. Cahiers Agricultures, 33.
