Dr. Immaculate Sware Semesi is skilled with 15+ years’ experience in research, and management of natural resources for sustainable development, with a solid experience in managing different levels of projects, budgeting process, monitoring & evaluation, and administration. Dr. Semesi was previously a Lecturer and Researcher with the University of Dar es Salaam, School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries. Currently Dr. Semesi is working as Director General at National Environmental Management Council of Tanzania (NEMC) Prior to this appointment, Dr. Semesi worked as Manager for Tanzania’s Marine Parks and Reserves Unit, and formerly with Tanzania’s National Environment Management Council as Principle Environmental Management Officer, a platform that enhances putting into action the national environmental act (2004) and its regulations, as a tool to address key national environmental challenges, including climate change. Further, working as a parliamentarian for 5 years has given Dr. Semesi exposure into the political realm, lobbying and negotiation skills, as well as formulation of policies, law making and national programmes, and national budget scrutiny.