I responsible for scientific part of the project, data management, publishing articles and coordinating research activities among international scientists, local communities, the Environmental Protection Authority office, local NGOs, and local authorities. In particular, I:- Trained the Local Team in conservation endangered trees, collecting seeds and germination trials. - Established nurseries and reforestation areas to protect the natural regeneration of endangered trees. - Trained the Local Team for using ArcGIS online Field Map and insert the data field inventory in Mobiles. - Proper sampling of all Boswellia species populations for DNA analysis.- Baseline inventory of distribution and IUCN threat assessment of selected species: field-based inventory of Commiphora (4 endemic species), Cadaba insularis, Dirachma socotrana, Dracaena cinnabari, Sterculia africana ssp. socotrana and Angkalanthus olygophylla.- Maintenance of reforestation areas and Establishment of new- Ethnobotanical trainings: Organisation of field trips and Socotri language courses to improve knowledge of attendants about Socotra and then engage them as volunteers in some specific activities (seed distribution under shrubs, looking for seedlings from natural regeneration, etc).- Awareness activities in elementary and high schools: trainings focus on Boswellia species importance, conservation status, regeneration measures for students. Establishment of school gardens with Boswellia trees replantation. - Boswellia and Commiphora Conservation Strategy and Species Action Plan: preparation of Conservation Strategy and Action plan for Boswellia and Commiphora species with close cooperation of all stakeholders containing two basic parts, 1. Analysis (current status, development and threats) and 2. Strategies & Suggestions. Based on distribution data we will define keystone population for every species and suggest their conservation and management rules.

I was responsible in the Socotra Project Management Unit (SPMU) for issues related to Sustainable Land Management (SLM), including prevention and abatement of land degradation and soil erosion, pasture and rangeland management, and agriculture and forestry, under supervision of the Project Manager; and assist and advise in related matters as part of the Project Management Team (PMT), under guidance of the international Senior SLM Expert (SSLME) and the Project Coordinator (PC). The work was closely with a team of international and national experts hired by the Client (SGN), on behalf of UNEP represented by the UNEP/DEPI GEF Task Manager. a. Participated in coordinating and implementing all aspects of the on-site day-to-day work of the SPMU and Project partners and external consultants with regard to Component. In all activities related to preparing the SLM Strategy (Output) and implementing it (Output)b. Performed technical tasks pertinent to selected Project outcomes, outputs and activities. participated in field work related to data collection, monitoring, stakeholder consultations, and protected areas implementation and management.c. Participated in coordinative and collaborative activities with regard to other Project components.d. Participated in establishing and operating systems of project implementation on the ground to streamline administrative, financial and technical requirements and support efficient and timely reporting to the PMT (notably the PC and the Senior SLM Expert) on behalf of the SPMU.e. Participated in the preparation of draft periodical consolidated progress reports and annual Programme Implementation Reports for UNEP and the GEF, EPA and SGN. f. Participated in the preparation and execution of capacity building and training activities.g. Participated in the implementation of the Project monitoring and evaluation plan and perform other duties relevant to the assignment upon request.