About

Climate Change Finance Adviser (acting) ,
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Summary

I have professional experience in climate change finance work in the Pacific Islands region in ensuring the vulnerable Pacific Island Countries (PICs) enhance their access to, and management of, international climate finance. In addition I also possess skills and expertise in aspects of UNFCCC negotiations and training for PICs , rural development, climate change policy, coordination and advisory support on mitigation, adaptation and financing, wastewater management, water quality, coastal pollution, conservation and biodiversity, environmental policy and planning & fisheries management.

I have specialised trainings in basic leadership skills, climate change policy, climate change financing and negotiations in the UNFCCC, wastewater management, fisheries management, conservation and environmental management & natural resource policy and planning.

Qualifications and credentials
PhD in Climate Change, 2013 - current, On-going, The University of the South Pacific
Master of Environmental Management, July 2007 - Dec 2008, Completed, The University of Tasmania
Master of Science in Marine Science, 2006 - 2007, Completed, The University of the South Pacific
Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Science, 2004-2005, Completed, The University of the South Pacific
Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Science, 2004-2005, Completed, The University of the South Pacific
Bachelor of Science in Marine Science, 2000-2004, Completed, The University of the South Pacific
English, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Work experience
Climate financing specialist
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Climate Change Finance Adviser (acting), Suva, Fiji
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Climate Change Coordination Officer, Suva, Fiji
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Climate Change Policy Specialist, Honiara, Solomon Islands
British American Tobacco Company, Manufacturing Executive, Honiara, Solomon Islands
The University of the South Pacific-Research Office, Project Assistant Officer, Suva, Fiji
The University of Tasmania, Graduate Researcher, Hobart, Australia
The University of the South Pacific - Institute of Applied Science, Graduate Researcher, Suva, Fiji