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Stephanie Braig

Marine Biologist

Independent Consultant

Project Management, Research and Data Analysis, Proposal writing/Report writing, Pollution assessment and monitoring, Policy, Ocean Acidification, Marine and Terrestrial Ecology, Freshwater and marine science, environmental monitoring, Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environment management, Programme Management, Project managment (planning, designing, implementation and monitoring), Conservation - Biodiversity, Water quality testing specialist, Training and Facilitation, Social-ecological resilience, Ecology: Research: Research Management: , Communication - delivery and training, including technical and scientific writing, editing, and presentations., Coastal Management, Climate change mitigation and adaptation

Marine scientist specializing in innovative approaches to marine conservation. A proven track record in designing and implementing research programs, analyzing complex environmental data (microplastics, water quality), and communicating findings through technical reports and stakeholder engagement. Successfully secured research funding and built capacity within Indigenous communities. With experience spanning the Caribbean and Pacific Northwest, I bring a unique perspective to addressing the pressing challenges facing our oceans
Emma Ragg-Newland

Integrated Water Management, Climate Adaptation, Environmental Science, Strategic Communication

GHD (Fiji)

Climate Finance, National Communications, Nationally Determined Contributions, Project Management, Research and Data Analysis, Community development specialist, Environmental and social safeguards specialist, Freshwater and marine science, environmental monitoring, Project and Programme Design, Preparation, Implementation and Evaluation, Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Programme Management, Water sector: groundwater, water quality, supply and storage remote islands. Renewable energy: PV applications, Water Sector Strategist, Water quality testing specialist, Vulnerability assessment and resilience-based management, Social-ecological resilience, Situational and Capacity Analysis , Community Consultation, Science Communication, Communications, Outreach, Partnerships, Adaptation planning, Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment, National Adaptation Planning, CCA, DRR, Climate change, climate science communication, Climate Resilient Infrastructure Design, Climate Change Adaptation

Emma is an environmental scientist with demonstrated experience in providing outcomes-focused sociotechnical advice to support decision makers across the Pacific Region. Emma applies her technical leadership in integrated water management and environmental science, climate change resilience and adaptation, behavioural studies, and strategic communications. Supporting her role, is extensive practical, managerial, and business relationship expertise, built through experience working across 14 Pacific Island Countries for over 15 years. She has coordinated partnership and collaboration with governments, businesses, community groups, service providers and NGO’s to generate compelling outcomes. Emma is of Fijian & South African heritage, born in New Zealand and living in Suva, Fiji.

Work experience:
- Integrated Water Management; Water Security Assessment and Project Design
- Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist (infrastructure and conservation)
- Community engagement and development
- Climate Resilient Infrastructure assessment and project design
- Project Management; Proposal writing, technical reporting, team management
- Mindfulness Mentor and Yoga Teacher (RYT500)