Alison Sky Simmance Budden (Phd) Email & Phone Number

Passionate ocean conservationist, children’s book author and ocean impact start-up. 15 years’ experience working at the interface of conservation, sustainable development and policy world-wide (incl. Europe, Africa, Middle East, SE Asia), across diverse sectors (NGO, academia, private, public) and actors (e.g. from heads of state to indigenous peoples). Deep knowledge in environmental sustainability, including specialism in environmental policies (global to local level), biodiversity, ocean conservation, nature based solutions. Extensive programme strategy, development and management experience; experienced networker, technical specialist and advisor. PhD Scholarship awardee at world-renowned institutes, including links with the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation programme (www.ESPA.ac.uk). Co-Founder and children’s book author with twin sister Dr Fiona Ocean Simmance Armstrong of Ocean and Sky Books www.oceanandskybooks.com and Ocean Hero Club🌊🌎💙

Listed skills include Environmental Policy, Climate Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Ecology, and 16 others.