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Susan C. Gardner

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Susan C. Gardner
Director, Ecosystems Division at United Nations Environment Programme
Personal details
NationalityMexican and American
EducationPhD
Alma materLong Island University, Southampton Campus, North Carolina State University, University of Washington & Harvard Kennedy School
OccupationUnited Nations and Marine Scientist

Susan C. Gardner is a Mexican-American marine scientist and Director, Ecosystems Division at the United Nations Environment Programme based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Education

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Dr. Gardner holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from University of Washington. She has a Master's of Science degree in Toxicology from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science from Long Island University, Southampton Campus .[1]

Career

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She is currently the Director of the Ecosystems Division at United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya. (2019-present)

Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, Northeast Fisheries Science Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Woods Hole, USA (2012-2019)

Deputy Director, Office of Science and Technology Cooperation, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C., USA (2010-2012)

AAAS Science Diplomacy Fellow and Senior Foreign Affairs Officer, Office of Environmental Policy, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C., USA (2006-2010)

Marine Scientist and Programme Director, Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas, Mexican Federal Government, La Paz, Mexico (2000-2006)

Marine Ecologist, Center for Coastal Studies, School for Field Studies, Puerto San Carlos, Mexico (1996-2000)

Her research has generated scientific publications in the fields of marine ecology, natural resource management, protected species conservation, and fisheries. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Susan-Gardner-12

Selected Interviews and Speeches

Susan Gardner speaks with UNEP Advocate for Life Below Water, Jason Momoa at UN Ocean Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYzQreu5jgU

Susan Gardner speaks on land restoration, desertification and resilience on World Environment Day 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zn9a7K4KuI

Susan Gardner focused on solutions at the 10th World Water Forum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huJyx0tgqcY

Susan Gardner highlights coral reefs and climate action at CO28 UAE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A5FkOtAG4s

Interview with Susan Gardner at the Global Landscape Forum [2]

Interview with Susan Gardner on building back better with nature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3nMEL1poaw

References

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  1. ^ Programme, United Nations Environment (2018-12-03). "Susan Gardner". UNEP. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  2. ^ "Ms. Susan Gardner | Global Landscape Forum interview". You Tube. Retrieved 2019-06-15.