Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in applied ecology, the expert specializes in environmental impact assessments, biodiversity monitoring, and invasive species management. Key qualifications include the design and implementation of national-scale environmental management policies and invasive plant control programs. Career highlights involve leading projects for the Israel Ministry of Environmental Protection, Israel Nature and Parks Authority, and international organizations such as IUCN and UNDP. Responsibilities have encompassed strategic policy development, technical consultancy, and authoring numerous technical reports and policy documents, underscoring a strong leadership role in ecological consultancy.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). In Suriname, the expert provided technical assistance for the CCCD project under the UNDP, focusing on mainstreaming global environmental commitments. This collaboration involved ecosystem mapping and threat identification at a national scale. Additionally, the expert contributed to IUCN projects in Israel, emphasizing the prevention, detection, and management of alien invasive species, contributing to the ISSG database. The work spanned regional and national levels, emphasizing environmental conservation and management.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in the environmental sector, focusing on applied ecology, invasive species management, and biodiversity conservation. Previously held roles include senior consultancy positions, project management, and policy development. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans environmental impact assessments and ecological policy design, with a strong emphasis on national and regional initiatives. Geographic scope includes Israel, Cyprus, and several African countries, where the expert has contributed to both local and international projects, integrating ecological insights into broader environmental and infrastructural development strategies. Extensive geographic experience in Israel has focused on long-term assignments in environmental policy and invasive species management. Additionally, the expert has worked in Cyprus, Suriname, Angola, Zambia, Botswana, and Namibia, contributing to regional and national projects. This diverse geographical involvement has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in environmental conservation and management.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in English, French, and Hebrew, with French being the native language. These languages have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including international projects and collaborations with multilingual teams. Additionally, the expert has reading proficiency in Portuguese and Spanish, further supporting work in diverse linguistic environments. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Biogeography from Sorbonne University (Paris IV), France, awarded with the highest distinction. Additionally, the expert has an M.A. in Geography, specializing in Biogeography, and a B.A. in Geography, both from Sorbonne University (Paris I), France, also with the highest distinction. The educational background is further complemented by a Bachelor degree in Mathematics & Biology.