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The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

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I have developed, coordinated and represented the policy and technical programme on water management, river restoration and fish migration of the Wetlands International – European Association. My policy work focused on EU water and nature legislation including Water Framework Directive, Floods Directive, Green Infrastructure Strategy, and other sectoral policies including navigation and hydropower and their impact on rivers and wetlands. As a project manager, I contributed to… Show more I have developed, coordinated and represented the policy and technical programme on water management, river restoration and fish migration of the Wetlands International – European Association. My policy work focused on EU water and nature legislation including Water Framework Directive, Floods Directive, Green Infrastructure Strategy, and other sectoral policies including navigation and hydropower and their impact on rivers and wetlands. As a project manager, I contributed to the (legal) protection of European rivers in the Mediterranean Basin. Together with partners I developed nature-based solutions to water management and climate adaptation, for example natural water retention measures in urbanized basins such as the Rhine. I maintained the website of the organisation and contributed to communications and (social) media outputs. Show less

Manila, The Philippines

The Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) program develops hazard maps, tools and technologies that can be operationalized by Philippine government agencies to help mitigate disasters and protect vulnerable communities. My role as EU Aid/VSO volunteer was to support NOAH management in her efforts to becoming a center for integrated disaster science. I conducted stakeholder interviews, held workshops, analyzed the public perception of the program and carried out an international… Show more The Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) program develops hazard maps, tools and technologies that can be operationalized by Philippine government agencies to help mitigate disasters and protect vulnerable communities. My role as EU Aid/VSO volunteer was to support NOAH management in her efforts to becoming a center for integrated disaster science. I conducted stakeholder interviews, held workshops, analyzed the public perception of the program and carried out an international comparative analysis of DRRM practices. In addition, I provided recommendations for a better implementation of the country's national DRRM policies. I facilitated workshops with local communities to determine barriers for implementation of DRRM policies. The communities were trained how to use local volunteers to prepare for natural hazards, e.g. typhoons and floods. Show less

The Hague Area, Netherlands

I represented the regional water authorities in national policy processes regarding flood risk management. The goal was finding new solutions for protection against flooding focusing on possible climate change and socio-economic developments. My portfolio included the EU-Floods Directive and national policies and programmes on flood management, e.g. the dike reinforcement programme and the Delta programme. I advised political leaders in decision making processes and I was secretary of two… Show more I represented the regional water authorities in national policy processes regarding flood risk management. The goal was finding new solutions for protection against flooding focusing on possible climate change and socio-economic developments. My portfolio included the EU-Floods Directive and national policies and programmes on flood management, e.g. the dike reinforcement programme and the Delta programme. I advised political leaders in decision making processes and I was secretary of two working groups. Show less

Israel, Jordan, Palestinian Territories

EcoPeace Middle East is a unique organization that brings together Jordanian, Palestinian, and Israeli environmentalists. The primary objective is the promotion of cooperative efforts to protect shared environmental heritage. As a fellow I specialized in climate change and water conservation in the Middle East. I researched the concept of Green Economy and the potential for Green Jobs in the Israeli water sector. I analyzed and promoted the accession of Israel to the UN Watercourses Convention.… Show more EcoPeace Middle East is a unique organization that brings together Jordanian, Palestinian, and Israeli environmentalists. The primary objective is the promotion of cooperative efforts to protect shared environmental heritage. As a fellow I specialized in climate change and water conservation in the Middle East. I researched the concept of Green Economy and the potential for Green Jobs in the Israeli water sector. I analyzed and promoted the accession of Israel to the UN Watercourses Convention. I assisted in projects concerning cross border cooperation, promotion of peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and rehabilitation of the region's main water bodies. I was responsible for online presentation of the organisation on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress and others. Show less

Amersfoort, Netherlands

As a consultant I specialized in hydro communication, i.e. flood risk communication, water awareness and civic participation in decision making and implementation processes, as well as knowledge management in the water sector. I did a long term secondment as project secretary at the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, drafting the River Basin Management Plans for the Water Framework Directive. I was coordinator assistant of an EU FP7 research project, developing an online… Show more As a consultant I specialized in hydro communication, i.e. flood risk communication, water awareness and civic participation in decision making and implementation processes, as well as knowledge management in the water sector. I did a long term secondment as project secretary at the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, drafting the River Basin Management Plans for the Water Framework Directive. I was coordinator assistant of an EU FP7 research project, developing an online information system to communicate environmental information to governments, professionals and citizens, with special attention to the young generation. I was an active member of the staff association. Show less

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

The purpose of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) is to establish a framework for the protection of rivers and lakes, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwater. I was secretary and co-author in the project team drafting the Dutch River Basin Management Plans. I was responsible for input concerning Public Participation in the process of the implementation of WFD in the Netherlands.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

I did quantitative and qualitative research on the viability of crop microinsurance for Bangladeshi farmers to mitigate flood risks. The research was done in cooperation with the International Network of Alternative Financial Institutions (INAFI), a leading umbrella organization of microfinance operations, from their office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Activities included a series of interviews with mainstream insurance companies, NGOs/microfinance institutions, the Flood Forecasting and Warning… Show more I did quantitative and qualitative research on the viability of crop microinsurance for Bangladeshi farmers to mitigate flood risks. The research was done in cooperation with the International Network of Alternative Financial Institutions (INAFI), a leading umbrella organization of microfinance operations, from their office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Activities included a series of interviews with mainstream insurance companies, NGOs/microfinance institutions, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Center and the Bangladesh Insurance Academy. I organized several field visits to rural communities. See 'Publications' for a journal article published on this research. Show less

Msc, Environment And Resource Management

• Specialisation in Environmental Management • Internship at Poverty Reduction and Environmental Management Programme, Institute.

Bsc, Environmental Social Sciences

• Major in Environmental Social Sciences • National and international environmental policy and planning, environmental law, environmental.

Dele Básico, Spanish

Spanish language, history and translation courses in Salamanca, Sevilla and Granada, Spain.