I'm an interdisciplinary environmental natural and social scientist and ecosystems and biodiversity conservation and restoration specialist with more than 20 years practical experience in Africa,  Europe, South America and Oceania. My academic background is BSc Hons Aquatic Sciences (Marine & Freshwater Fisheries Conservation and Management); MSc Agroforestry, Silviculture and Forest Management) and PhD in Environmental Sustainability (Wetlands Ecosystems Conservation and Restoration Policies and Sustainable Management). I've working knowledge in academia,  non governmental organisations and government departments in the UK and Africa. I've skills in partnership development,  funding management and stakeholders engagement.