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Aix-En-Provence, France

SMILO is an international NGO that aims to support islands of less than 150km² towards a sustainable management of their territory and resources. Our integrated approach ensures that islands are more resilient to climate change, through our work on priority sectoral areas: waste management, energy, water and sanitation, biodiversity and ecosystems, landscapes and cultural heritage. Our mission is built around a certification process, which provides pragmatic and effective solutions for the… Show more SMILO is an international NGO that aims to support islands of less than 150km² towards a sustainable management of their territory and resources. Our integrated approach ensures that islands are more resilient to climate change, through our work on priority sectoral areas: waste management, energy, water and sanitation, biodiversity and ecosystems, landscapes and cultural heritage. Our mission is built around a certification process, which provides pragmatic and effective solutions for the benefit of local populations and international recognition for small sustainable islands. I support small islands in the Mediterranean, Europe, Western Africa, Indian Ocean and South-East Asia in defining a sustainable vision for their territory and implementing sustainable projects on the field. Show less

Rome Area, Italy

• Conducted research and reports on government policies in relation to climate change and food security;• Monitored political developments in assigned countries and advised the team;• Supported the preparation of documents, including briefs and diplomatic correspondence;• Assisted in the organization of high-level meetings and events, and participated as required.

London, Royaume-Uni

• Monitored international relevant stakeholders and political developments in climate-related issues, including marine stewardship, nature-based solutions, deforestation, circular economy, and food waste; • Wrote a weekly newsletter that was distributed to some environmental key-players worldwide. While the newsletter was written in English, I also found news in German, French, Spanish and Italian; • Conducted research on a wide-range of environmental topics such as climate change… Show more • Monitored international relevant stakeholders and political developments in climate-related issues, including marine stewardship, nature-based solutions, deforestation, circular economy, and food waste; • Wrote a weekly newsletter that was distributed to some environmental key-players worldwide. While the newsletter was written in English, I also found news in German, French, Spanish and Italian; • Conducted research on a wide-range of environmental topics such as climate change policies and marine pollution, as well as on clients’ background and trends; • Supported the team in the identification of advocacy strategies for clients;• Wrote daily tweets for the consultancy Twitter account on relevant news;• Managed and updated a European and international events calendar;• Assisted in the preparation of meetings with clients, and participated as required. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

• Managed and coordinated in a team several projects and events, in close collaboration with other organisations, on responsible consumption, marine litter, and food waste;• initiated the creation of a consumer’s guide on ssustainability ‘best practices’ in the region, that was coupled with workshops promoting sustainable diets, including a reduction of meat and fish consumption;• Contributed to planning and implementing two successful campaigns: “Sois malin, éteins” to avoid energy… Show more • Managed and coordinated in a team several projects and events, in close collaboration with other organisations, on responsible consumption, marine litter, and food waste;• initiated the creation of a consumer’s guide on ssustainability ‘best practices’ in the region, that was coupled with workshops promoting sustainable diets, including a reduction of meat and fish consumption;• Contributed to planning and implementing two successful campaigns: “Sois malin, éteins” to avoid energy waste on Geneva university campus, and a campaign to promote recycling in the university buildings. Show less

Geneva, Switzerland

• Conducted literature and data research, and edited the content and form of texts;• Coordinated a ‘Law Clinic’; o Prepared the group for meetings with local stakeholders and advised on legal research; o Supported the preparation of a final booklet, of which 4000 copies were distributed, in partnership with the city of Geneva, to state authorities, NGOs and individuals;• Supervised several master theses.

Msc In International Relations, Focus On: Environmental Policy, International Relations And Affairs

• Courses included: International Political Economy on the Environment (deforestation, biosafety), Climate Change Governance.

Summer School, Chinese Language And Literature

Second Year Master, Political Science And International Law, Distinction

Master In European And International Law, Distinction (5.89/6)

• Focus on Environment. Courses included: International Institutions, International Public Law, International Human Rights Law (Right.