Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
As a Senior Environmental Partnership Coordinator at National Environment Service, I work on strategic partnerships and project planning for environmental protection and conservation in the Cook Islands. I have been involved in the Montreal Protocol on Ozone Depleting Substances as a National Ozone Officer since 2022, representing my country in regional and global UN meetings of parties to the protocol. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Victoria University of Wellington in 2021, majoring in Marine Biology and Environmental Science, and minoring in Statistics and Environmental Studies. I am passionate about using my scientific knowledge and skills to contribute to the sustainable development goals and address the environmental challenges facing the Pacific region. I have participated in various research projects and experiential programmes, such as the Arctic Voyage: Youth for the SDGs with Peace Boat US, and the Kōrero o te Ōrau NGO with Dr Teina Rongo, a renowned Cook Islands marine biologist.
National Environment Services Cook Islands
National Environment Services Cook Islands