The Global Alliance for Inter- and Transdisciplinarity (ITD Alliance) aims to strengthen global capacity and enhance the quality of boundary-crossing research and practice. It supports a diverse, distributed network of individuals and institutions working across disciplinary, institutional, cultural, sectoral, and geographical boundaries to address complex societal challenges.
Alliance members share a commitment to advancing inter- and transdisciplinary approaches by contributing specialized knowledge, tools, and techniques that guide and support cross-disciplinary and cross-sector collaboration. The Alliance adopts a context-driven approach, recognizing diverse paradigms, experiences, values, and ways of knowing, acting, and being.
By fostering boundary-spanning research and innovation, the ITD Alliance builds collaborative capacity, integrates diverse perspectives, and cultivates a global community committed to addressing urgent societal needs. Members uphold academic freedom, scientific integrity, and the principles of open science in all activities undertaken through the Alliance.
I am Umar Ibrahim, a Nigerian and an Associate Professor of Environmental Change and Public Health. I have over 25 years of experience in public health programs across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. My work spans academia, public service, civil society, the private sector, and consultancy. I currently lecture at the Federal University Dutse in Nigeria and formerly at Kampala International University, Uganda. My research focuses on transdisciplinary collaborations for climate change and health, with a particular emphasis on strengthening health systems, addressing environmental change, and enhancing public health resilience, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 11, and 17. I am passionate about sustainable development, equity, and inclusive partnerships, and I look forward to learning from and collaborating with all of you.