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Prof. Sabelo Mhlanga

Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus Advisor

Prof. Sabelo Mhlanga is the Founder, CEO, and Managing Director of SabiNano (Pty) Ltd, a prominent company specializing in nanotechnology and Water-Energy-Food Nexus sustainability based in South Africa. He is also a Chemistry Professor, focusing on Inorganic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, and Organometallic Chemistry, and serves as a Research Associate at Nelson Mandela University. Additionally, he supervises postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the university's Chemistry Department.

As a Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus Advisor at OBA Global Citizens, Prof. Sabelo Mhlanga will provide strategic guidance in sustainable resource management, nanotechnology applications, and climate resilience. His leadership at SabiNano (Pty) Ltd and academic contributions at Nelson Mandela University position him as a key figure in driving innovative solutions at the intersection of water, energy, and food systems.

  1. Developing advanced water purification techniques to enhance access to clean water for agricultural and industrial use.
  2. Guiding wastewater management solutions to improve sustainability in agri-food production.
  3. Advising on high-capital water projects, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and resilience against climate challenges.
  4. Enhancing energy efficiency in agricultural production, leveraging nanotechnology and inorganic chemistry to drive innovation.
  5. Promoting sustainable food systems by integrating WEF Nexus principles into agribusiness strategies.

Through his advisory role, Prof. Mhlanga will shape evidence-based policies, foster impactful partnerships, and advance scalable green technologies, ensuring OBA Global Citizens effectively address sustainability challenges within the WEF Nexus framework.