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Andenne, Wal, Be

Andenne, Walloon Region, Belgium

MBY -'In My BackYard'- is a consultancy for ecological and climate-resilient gardens. We specialise in tailored ecological advice for your green spaces, as well as its implementation. We offer a wide range of services, including making planting plans for your garden, recommendations for wildlife gardening, setting up biodiversity monitoring, droneview images and more. Contact us for an online session or select an 'all in package' of one of our services.

Andenne, Walloon Region, Belgium

Experience: -Ecologist with extensive work experience in forest and marine ecosystems, mainly in the tropics-More than 15 years of experience in biodiversity conservation and protected area management -Trained in Ecological Garden and Landscape Management, providing advice for biodiversity friendly gardens-Familiarity with multi-stakeholder participatory processes on environmental governance issues-Experience working as project coordinator/programme manager in various international NGOs-Strong previous collaboration with civil society networks and members, mainly in Africa while focusing on community based approaches to conservation Profile-Biologist, MSc in Zoology and PhD in Tropical Ecology-Finds living and working in a multi-cultural environment enriching and inspiring-Comfortable in various languages (English, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Spanish)-Skilled scuba diver and passionate of the marine underwater world -Enjoys remote tropical locations and has a soft spot for island destinations-Self-motivated, solution-oriented, multi-tasker with strong analytical and organizational skills-Good leadership skills, team player and high standards of integrity-Able to communicate publicly to a wide range of audiencesSkills: -Biodiversity monitoring (including Reef Check, sea bird, sea turtle and cetacean monitoring) -Building capacity through trainings, workshops, lectures as well as supervising MSc students-Setting up awareness raising events or developing tools for environmental education campaigns-Comfortable with project design, development, implementation and management-Track record of scientific and other publications -Experience in conservation tourism by guiding expeditions and visits, developing guidelines and tools

Santo Antonio, Ilha Do Principe, Sao Tome & Principe

-Marine and Coastal Habitat Mapping & Biodiversity Monitoring (incl. mega marine fauna & sea bird monitoring, reef check assessments, macroalgae collection)-Management of sea turtle conservation and monitoring programme (incl. 35 staff)-Promotion of Sustainable Fisheries Practices and close collaboration with local communities (including fisheries monitoring and landing surveys)-Implementing the Marine Environmental Education & Awareness Programme-Advising Sustainable Ecotourism Practices (incl. development guidelines) and taking tourists out on the boat, for snorkeling or sea turtle night visits-Capacity building of local staff in monitoring protocols

Brussels Area, Belgium

-Technical and financial monitoring of on-going projects funded under the EC LIFE Environment and Nature Programme in Belgium and the Netherlands. Excellent command of LIFE Common Provisions. Providing the beneficiaries with advices on reporting, field visit assessment and evaluation. Monthly, annual and specific reporting to the DG ENV desk officers with regards to 12 LIFE projects.-Project manager and coordination of projects within the Biodiversity, Green Spaces and Landscapes Group of Prospect C&S.-Member of the Steering Committee

Brussels Area, Belgium

-Develop and effectively implement FERN’s Forest Governance Campaign Plan-Monitor and analyse national Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT VPA) and related forest and land tenure processes (including REDD)-Advocacy work to promote good governance in the forest sector -Fundraising for project proposals, including project development, implementation, report writing-Civil society empowerment of FERN’s partners (Gabon, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire) -Facilitate common NGO positions on forest governance, community rights and tenure security.-Conduct research and publish and disseminate reports, policy briefs, legal analysis, press releases and write regular updates for FERN’s Forest Watch newsletter -Support DG DEVCO FLEGT Unit with annual FLEGT coordination meeting and knowledge sharing-Provide advocacy training and develop capacity building tools for NGOs & CSOs-Legal analysis of forest code and implementation decrees

Toamasina, Madagascar

-Oversight of all MFG programmes and activities at Parc Ivoloina and Betampona Reserve including zoo operations, environmental education and training, forestry station management, community forest restoration, protected area management, in situ & ex situ conservation of endangered flora and fauna, tourism promotion.-Evaluate organizational needs and provide appropriate capacity building training -Organising events at regional level (World Environment Day, World Biodiversity Day, Green week)-Develop and implement partnership agreements in line with MFG’s conservation objectives-Assist and support professional development of Malagasy partners-Mentorship, training and supervision for Malagasy university students at Masters and PhD Level-Represent the MFG at international, national, regional, local events, symposia, meetings. -Teaching conservation, ecology and protected area management at the University of Tamatave

Bangkok, Thailand

-Develop concept, discussion and strategy papers with regards to overall regional biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, REDD, climate change-Develop, implement and evaluate workshops on capacity building for multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) with regards to the implementation of the Biodiversity Conventions -Identification, formulation and development of full scale project proposals, grant writing-Provide technical support for governments by reviewing and developing project proposals -Support Environmental Affairs Officers with biodiversity-related work (f.ex. environmental performance assessments, biodiversity modelling, outreach activities, gender mainstreaming)-Draft documents, letters, policy briefs and disseminate technical information materials on UNEP’s biodiversity and ecosystem services programmes for partners, governments and other UN agencies

Socotra, Yemen

-Strategic, technical and managerial support to the Conservation Sections (Marine Unit, Terrestrial Unit, and Protected Areas Unit)-Ecological monitoring and assessment (long-term marine and terrestrial surveys)-Develop and implement formal and on the job training programme for local staff-Training and capacity building in data collection, management and analyses-Database management and analyses, report writing, data publication-Enhance links with national and international scientists and experts

Ranomafana, Madagascar

-Coordination of Study Abroad Programme for undergraduate students in Primate Behaviour, Ecology and Biodiversity Field Census Methods & Conservation-Lecturing students in Tropical Ecology (theoretical classes and applied field exercises) -Full organisation and coordination of several field trips, a primary forest expedition and a 10 day cross-country expedition (20 people)-Supervision and coordination of independent research projects (14 students)-Project administration, budget management, staff management and training

Antwerp

Ecological Garden And Landscape Management

Ecological Garden And Landscape Design, Gardening

An followed this training to set up IMBY, a consultancy firm for more natural and climate-robust gardens, green spaces and landscapes..

Phd, Ecology

PhD Research on seed dispersal ecology 'Fruit-frugivore interactions in a Malagasy littoral forest: a community-wide approach of seed.

Licenciate, Zoology

Master'S Degree Zoology, Zoology/Animal Biology