Omar Marena

Omar Marena is a project consultant and the Principal Investigator of a recent study focusing on the urban heat island (UHI) effect in Banjul, The Gambia. His research highlights the growing climate-related threats faced by the region, including rising temperatures and inadequate urban planning. Marena's comprehensive approach combines policy reviews, land-use analysis, and community engagement to address the severe heat stress impacting vulnerable populations in the capital.