South African-Italian researcher and program manager with over a decade of experience in coordinating transcontinental research projects and capacity building programs in the field of disaster risk, climate adaptation, resilience and sustainable development in Africa. Experienced in fostering international partnerships and networks among public, practitioner, professional and policy relevant institutions. Alberto works as a Scientific Coordination Officer for CMCC and JPI Climate, advising on DRR and climate change adaptation related research, and assisting strategic coordination and collaboration efforts for various programmes and partnerships.