Marco Massabo is the Coordinator of the Early Warning and Risk Knowledge Unit at the UNDRR Regional Office for Africa. With over 15 years of experience in applied research spanning environmental engineering and disaster risk reduction, he specializes in strengthening capacity for early warning systems, advancing risk knowledge, and supporting climate adaptation efforts.Marco has led major initiatives across Europe, Africa, and Asia, collaborating closely with governments, regional institutions, and international organizations. His work focuses on bridging science and policy to enhance resilience, promote anticipatory action, and support evidence‑based decision‑making in disaster-prone and climate‑vulnerable regions.