Dr. Grace Al Khawand is an interdisciplinary environmental researcher with experience in bridging science, technology, and policy across arid and Mediterranean regions.
At UNU-INWEH, Dr. Al Khawand works on policy‑relevant research and capacity development that address interconnected environmental challenges, including biological invasions, water security, groundwater, and climate‑driven risks. She contributes to analytical work on topics such as invasive species, water availability, environmental governance, urban heat mitigation, and nature‑based solutions, and helps translate complex technical evidence into accessible knowledge products, decision‑support tools, and training materials for practitioners and policymakers worldwide.
She conducts environmental, market, and policy research to position services in areas such as environmental impact assessment, ESG reporting, and landscape and urban sustainability projects across the GCC and the wider MENA region. Her background combines several years of interdisciplinary research and consultancy experience spanning hydrogeology, water resources management, biological invasions, disaster risk reduction, geospatial analysis, international border formation, and cartographic visualization, resulting in extensive datasets and decision support to public agencies and international partners.
Dr. Al Khawand holds a PhD in Geography with a focus on water security in Lebanon from Lebanese University, specializing in Mediterranean karst hydrogeology, environmental management, and the governance of water resources in complex socio-political settings.