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Hove, GB

Leading the development of the ocean transformations pillar of WRI’s Ocean Program. Managing teams, initiatives and projects in climate change mitigation through ocean diplomacy and multi-level governance; the equitable implementation of 30x30; strengthening the rights IP&LCs hold in ocean spaces; effectively restoring large seascapes; and shifting the.

London, England, United Kingdom

Leading the ocean data team on the development of Ocean Watch an open data platform supporting ocean literacy, transparent decision making and sustainable ocean development.Creating a program of demand-driven research into ocean equity and how data and technology can be a resource to fill representation gaps in planning and policy processes.

Negros Oriental, Philippines

Developed the organisation’s conservation and expansion strategy and managed the program, and three aligned projects and their staff, to enhance the effectiveness of fisheries-specific Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) through establishing a science-based co-management approach.

Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental, Philippines

Developed a blue carbon project strategy and design in accordance with the Verified Carbon Standard, aligning public and local stakeholders in the restoration and conservation of >500 hectares of mangroves and their ecosystem goods and services supporting the resilience of coastal ecosystems and communities.

Philippines

Coordinated the implementation of the UN Environment initiative, Green Fins in Bohol and Negros Oriental, Philippines. Conducting operator-level environmental impact assessments and working with private and public stakeholders to reduce the impact of diving and snorkelling tourism on coral reefs.

Terengganu, Malaysia

Assessed island-based sources of marine debris, and distribution pathways, in order to pilot an economically viable, locally managed recycling system that could be replicated in similar contexts.

Terengganu, Malaysia

Coordinated the implementation of the UN Environment initiative, Green Fins in the Perhentian Islands, Malaysia. Conducting operator-level environmental impact assessments and working with private and public stakeholders to reduce the impact of diving and snorkelling tourism on coral reefs.

Master Of Science (Msc), Marine Systems And Policies, Distinction

Ocean science for the development of a sustainable ocean economy. Units include Marine Ecosystems and Policies; Polar Oceans; Atmospheric.

Master Of Science (Msc), Biological Anthropology, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Archaeology Society; Anthropology Society; Climbing Society and Diving Society Graduated with Distinction in.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Archaeology, 1St Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Archaeology Society; Diving Society; Climbing Society. Graduated with a 1st Class Honours degree with majority.

E-Course Certification, Marine And Tropical Forest Conservation, Certification

Undertook training by e-courses offered by conservationtraining.org to enhacnce my understanding and capacity to act. Specifically: REDD+.

Marine Conservation

Activities and Societies: Reef Watch Surveying Simulated Project Proposal Exercise Blogging Undertaken professional development education.