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Spain

Supporting programme funding through a technical understanding of initiatives and funding required for projects related to providing solutions for environmental restoration, and sustainable agro-forestry, to reduce poverty and food insecurity in the drylands of Western Africa.

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs/Animal and Plant Health Agency.• Strong policy understanding and best practice supporting environmental advisory to maintain biosecurity and procurement of agricultural commodities related to species protection, while following domestic and international standards, with adherence to budgets.• UK civil service certificates in ‘Climate/Green Finance’, ‘Environmental principles duty’ ‘Better policy making’, ‘Understanding the European Union’ and ‘Planning and implementing change’• Working within a large remote team with scientists, farmers, veterinarians, and other administrative officers.

• Communicated environment and climate science to school age children.• Strategically planned and delivered tailored workshops, synthesising complex information into required knowledge level.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

• Leadership and guidance role, assisting the development of young individuals.

United Kingdom

• Attended conferences on the impacts of climate change on women and girls in the Global South, specifically regarding natural resource management and indigenous women’s rights.

• Environmental and animal welfare advocacy. Researched and illustrated artwork for social media campaign working to tackle international species protection.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

• Collecting data through completing Bat habitat and behaviour surveys to support ecological consultants and regional projects.

Master'S Degree, Environmental Science And Development, Distinction (First Class)

Modules undertaken: Development, Lake Ecology, Environmental Impact Assessment, Soil Science, Political Ecology, Habitat management.

Biology, Specific Focus On Ecosystems And Environment, High 2:1

BSc dissertation on: ‘The value of mangrove forests, their threats, and the implications for conservation’. Associated literature review.