Goddey Atitsogbui Email and Phone Number
A blue economy enthusiast, interested in the science-policy interface for the sustainable exploitation, management, and development of the environment and natural resources- especially the blue resources ( freshwater, ocean, fisheries & aquaculture development). Also, for the nexus of water-food systems & the environment.A passion that stems from growing up in a small coastal & agricultural village in Ghana & depending on these resources for my livelihood support. I bring a masterโs degree, practical fishing & farming experience, and 2-3 years of professional experience. I have gained & delivered capacity in research, projects, administrative, capacity building, international development, outreach & communications support- contributing to food & water security, & doing so sustainably, ensuring health environments & future on a livable planet. My experience spans across the UN, Aquaculture Stewardship Council, Environmental Policy Group, ECOP Program, Department of Fisheries & Watershed among others, both remotely & in-person in Ghana, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. I am always enthusiastic & open to new collaborations, challenges & opportunities for the good of us, the environment, and the future!!!
Ecop Netherlands (Dutch Node)
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Steering Committee MemberEcop Netherlands (Dutch Node)Accra, Greater Accra Region, Gh -
Project InternUnited Nations Economic Commission For Europe Sep 2024 - PresentGeneva, Switzerland- Support the preparation & organization of meetings of the bodies under the Convention & the Protocol, as well as workshops, such as:i. 10th session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention in Slovenia.ii. National & regional workshops (Regional WASH workshop in Budapest).iii. Meeting of the Bureau to the Protocol.- Support the implementation of country projects & activities under the Water Convention & the Protocol on Water & Health such as the Transboundary Water Cooperation & work on SDG 6.5.2.- Assist the Secretariat with tasks inc. correspondence with country experts, development of the website for the Transboundary Water Cooperation, & preparation of publications & communication materials. -
ConsultantAquaculture Stewardship Council (Asc) Aug 2024 - PresentSpecies Scope Extension Project - ASC International (asc-aqua.org): Updating the ASC portfolio & species diversification based on consumer demand, market development opportunity or producer interest.- Providing the assessment for new (selected) species (e.g. Channel Catfish, Black Bullhead). - Assist the Research Coordinator in developing the White Paper for the upcoming TAG meetings in 2025.- Identify new metrics to help improve the standard & overall, aquaculture sustainability. -
Steering Committee MemberEcop Netherlands (Dutch Node) May 2024 - PresentIn a team of 5, we pioneered the Dutch ECOP Node. Check it out: https://www.ecopdecade.org/netherlands/.This is to bring together early-career ocean professionals across the Netherlands and part of the Caribbean to share, collaborate, learn & inspire.. and in large, to support the National Ocean Decade goals. We now have over 80 ECOPs joined in less than two months of launching. -
Training & Mentoring AssociateEarly Career Ocean Professionals Apr 2023 - Presentโ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:- Helped create the published database (on the ECOP website) of conservation & mentoring programs. I led the review for the African & International nodes.- Led the planning, organization & moderation of the episode 17 on Small-Scale Fisheries: https://www.ecopdecade.org/webinars/. Also published on YT: https://youtu.be/SV830wptlaI- Spearheaded (on behalf of my team) the delivery of the report for the end-of-year newsletter in collaboration with the communications director.- Assist the logistics & outreach team with the delivery of the monthly webinars & the umbrella Mentoring Program (meet-a-mentor sessions)). -
Research Assistant: Aquaculture Governance (Agi)ProjectEnvironmental Policy Group Jul 2022 - Nov 2022Wageningen Universityโ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โพ๏ธSuccessfully co-led the initial assessment for the African Framework (3 countries).โพ๏ธInitiated a โsocial media analysisโ component & used about a month to draft & deliver the first guide. Integrating this into the framework would help improve the comprehensiveness (social) of the in-country assessments.โข Delivered insights (Excel, reports & a presentation at the 10th Technical Advisory Board meeting) including reviewing & analyzing data on 4 indicators (policies, standards, stakeholders, capabilities) that helped advance the assessment for the 3 countries. The reports were also used to update the Aquaculture Management database of the countries.โข Assisted with the organization of the 10th & 11th Technical Advisory Board meetings. Co-facilitated a presentation on the 10th (to get the stakeholders abreast of new developments) & helped brainstormed the project upscale plan on the 11th.
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Community Manager (European Workshop Water Project)Wageningen University & Research Apr 2021 - Jul 2021We consulted for the Dutch Waterboard (HHNK), helping to develop a "Future-proof Water Management Plan for Texel Island"โช๏ธI coordinated the land-use group of 6 (who delivered best practices (nature-based & climate solutions) by providing ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง (planning & facilitating group meetings & expert interviews) & ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ support (ensuring the accurate & timely submission of all deliverables). -
Research And Teaching AssistantKwame Nkrumah'โ University Of Science And Technology, Kumasi Aug 2019 - Jun 2020Kumasi, Ghanaโ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌโช๏ธProvided research support (which resulted in one co-authored publication & I had the chance to present the findings at the 2nd Conference on Fisheries & Coastal Environments).โข Provided teaching support in 3 courses including course set-up, assessments, & facilitating tutorials for over 250 students.โข Assisted in the aquaculture farm: experimental set-ups, farm preparation, farm maintenance, production (Pond, RAS, aquaponics) & sales.โข Outreach support including co-leading the MCW Global Climate Change Adaptation Campaign in Apemso where we educated & convinced farmers on climate-smart initiatives. -
Academic Board Head (Canarsa, Knust)Knust College Of Agriculture And Natural Resources (Canr) Aug 2018 - May 2019Kumasi, GhanaAppointed as the Academic Board Head for the College of Agric & Natural Resources Students Association after serving on the Education Board for the Faculty of Natural Resources Student Association for a year.โ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌโข Pioneered the free mentorship scheme which recruited & trained volunteer mentors who provided orientation (easing transition & integration), academic (tutorials- easing course difficulties) & social (promoting sense of belonging & increasing retention) support to over 400 students.โข Represented the students' interest at the education board meetings & supported the development/implementation of improved educational policies.โพ๏ธWon the best student appointee & received a certificate endorsed by the Provost. -
Junior Business & Sustainability CoordinatorSadaco Business Ventures Jun 2015 - Aug 2018Accra, Greater Accra, Ghanaโ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:โช๏ธIntroduced the mini midpoint collection point system to reduce travel time & cost by 60%, by leading research into sustainability initiatives, contributing to low energy & carbon emissions.โข Helped implement new technologies (the midpoint & digital transactional systems).โข Advised the expansion idea which led to the establishment of 3 new offices in 2 regions.โข Managed the initial stages of the Volta project & drove client numbers & sales by 280%.
Goddey Atitsogbui Education Details
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Aquaculture & Marine Resources Management -
Natural Resources Management
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Goddey Atitsogbui works for Ecop Netherlands (Dutch Node)
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Goddey Atitsogbui's current role is Steering Committee Member.
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Goddey Atitsogbui attended Wageningen University & Research, Kwame Nkrumah'โ University Of Science And Technology, Kumasi.
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