Development, traditional knowledge and environment professional with 6 years experience in NGOs, public institutions (french cooperation agencies) in Asia (Lao PDR, Thailand, India) South America (Colombia), and West Africa. Trilingual (French, English, Spanish). Seeks challenging consultancies in nature conservation, ecotourism/ CBT, fair-trade.
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 Contact Stéphane Ledoux
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Professional Experience: |
- Conservatoire du littoral, Small Sustainable Islands Initiative, France, 2015-2017 : Chief program officer - Set up of an international ecolabelling process & cooperation network scoping small islands (ie. <150 km2) to help local stakeholders reduce ecological footprint of activities while ensuring human development, focusing mainly on the following: biodiversity, waste, water, energy, governance, sustainable tourism, agriculture, and fisheries.
-Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Program Officer, Colombia, 2011 - 2014 : Monitoring of international cooperation initiatives (natural resources management, water and sanitation, climate change- REDD+) between France and Colombia (ONF International, ONEMA, OIEAU, Federation of Regional Natural Parks…) and follow-up of the implementation of loans to public Colombian authorities. Monitoring of innovative conservation and sustainable tourism programs in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
- Groupe de Recherche et d’Echanges Technologiques (GRET), ecotourism program officer, Lao Pdr, 2010 In-depth assessment/diagnosis of natural and cultural heritage of Khammouane Province, through field surveys and participative workshops, in order to define a road-map for ecotourism
development.
- Max Havelaar association, program officer, France, 2009
Sectorial analysis of specific fair trade products (quinoa, rice, fruits) and mapping of stakeholders involved in eco-labelling.
- Ekta Parishad, research assistant, India, 2008
Field surveys on land tenancy issues in the State of Bihar
- Good Planet Foundation, communications officer, France, 2007
Launch of an educational website on sustainable development and conservation issues
- Bumi Kita association, field researcher, Thailand, 2006
Audit of ecotourism infrastructures (hotels, restaurants), travel agencies and activities - ecological footprint (water, energy, waste management), quality of services, contribution to local economy & contribution to a sustainable tourism travel guide.
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Education: |
- French National Museum of Natural History (MNHN, Paris), 2009-2010 : MSc “Environment, Development, Society” - ethnoecology, traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and biodiversity protection
- Agronomic National School of Toulouse, France (INP – ENSAT) 2005 - 2009 : Diploma in agronomic engineering
- Toulouse II – Le Mirail University, 2003-2005 : MSc “ Space, Rural Societies, Economy”
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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