Norziana Zin Zawawi

Soil scientist with 20 years' experience in soil fertility, nutrient cycling, and sustainable land management across paddy, peat, BRIS and upland soils and soil testing in Malaysia. Active in UNCCD processes and She has actively contributed in ASEAN collaborations, bridging research, policy, field implementation and represented Malaysia in UNCCD COP15 (Abidjan, 2022) and COP16 (Riyadh, 2024) in CST deliberations.

• International Union of Soil Science (IUSS) – Member
• Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) – Committee Member, Deputy Secretary, Honorary Auditor (2006–2019)ordinary member(2020-current)

• Mohammad Hariz A.R., Chen S.S., Putri Razreena A.R., Norziana Z.Z et al. (2019). Life Cycle Assessment in Conventional Rice Farming System. Journal of Cleaner Production, 212:1526–1535. (Elsevier, Q1)
• Norziana Z.Z.et al. (2025). Preliminary Assessment: Soil Fertility Changes in Paddy Cultivation with Various Soil Amendments. Proceedings, SOILS 2025, Penang.
• Norziana Z.Z. et al. (2018). An Overview of Malaysian Guidelines on Soil Testing and Its Application. Proceedings, FFTC–TARI International Workshop, Taiwan.

• Malaysia Delegate: UNCCD COP15 (Abidjan, 2022) & COP16 (Riyadh, 2024)
• Lead, proposal to ASEAN–Russia collaboration on soil degradation mitigation
• Lead, natural capital and environment component for TEEBAgriFood Malaysia (EU–UNEP) grant project
• Lead, Concept Note , GCBC-UK – Regenerative agriculture
• Committee Member, International Union of Soil Science (IUSS)
• Committee members and executive roles, Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) (2006–2019)