Dr Dintwe's passion for research is mainly driven by the desire to explore and find a solution to many of the ecological questions, and ultimately to improve the socio-economic status of the people in marginalized environments. His ultimate career goal is to become a research scientist and academic where his continuing research will contribute to the growing body of scientific knowledge. He is particularly interested in understanding how ecological functions in dryland ecosystems are likely to be affected by climate change, and in turn how these functions and processes would affect climate change. These functions involve a large number of interactions ranging from microbial activity to large-scale processes such as herbivory (e.g., wildlife, livestock) and wildfires. Furthermore, he has worked and continues to work with local communities in the most remote parts of the Kalahari (Southern Africa), where he gained first-hand information on environmental challenges they face. Working and collaborating with local communities, local agencies, and international researchers has broadened and enhanced his capacity to undertake his responsibilities efficiently. He achieved this through his fifteen-years’ experience working on southern African savannas and similar ecosystems in the USA, combined with first-hand information and experience on challenges threatening people’s livelihoods.
