About
Climate Change Finance Adviser (acting)
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
exsleyt@forumsec.org
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.
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
Degree: PhD in Climate Change Period: 2013 - current Status: On-going Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Degree: Master of Environmental Management Period: July 2007 - Dec 2008 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of Tasmania Country: Australia
Degree: Master of Science in Marine Science Period: 2006 - 2007 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Degree: Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Science Period: 2004-2005 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Degree: Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Science Period: 2004-2005 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Marine Science Period: 2000-2004 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Language: English Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent Understanding: Excellent
Degree: Master of Environmental Management Period: July 2007 - Dec 2008 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of Tasmania Country: Australia
Degree: Master of Science in Marine Science Period: 2006 - 2007 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Degree: Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Science Period: 2004-2005 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Degree: Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Science Period: 2004-2005 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Marine Science Period: 2000-2004 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Language: English Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent Understanding: Excellent
Work Experience
Area of expertise: Climate financing specialist Experience: 72
Employment date: Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Position: Climate Change Finance Adviser (acting) Location: Suva, Fiji
Employment date: Wed, 01/02/2012 - 12:00 - Tue, 01/10/2013 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Position: Climate Change Coordination Officer Location: Suva, Fiji
Employment date: Mon, 01/11/2010 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/01/2012 - 12:00 Current: No Company: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Position: Climate Change Policy Specialist Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
Employment date: Mon, 01/02/2010 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/10/2010 - 12:00 Current: No Company: British American Tobacco Company Position: Manufacturing Executive Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
Employment date: Thu, 01/01/2009 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/01/2010 - 12:00 Current: No Company: The University of the South Pacific-Research Office Position: Project Assistant Officer Location: Suva, Fiji
Employment date: Sun, 01/07/2007 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/12/2008 - 12:00 Current: No Company: The University of Tasmania Position: Graduate Researcher Location: Hobart, Australia
Employment date: Thu, 01/07/2004 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/06/2007 - 12:00 Current: No Company: The University of the South Pacific - Institute of Applied Science Position: Graduate Researcher Location: Suva, Fiji
Employment date: Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Position: Climate Change Finance Adviser (acting) Location: Suva, Fiji
Employment date: Wed, 01/02/2012 - 12:00 - Tue, 01/10/2013 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Position: Climate Change Coordination Officer Location: Suva, Fiji
Employment date: Mon, 01/11/2010 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/01/2012 - 12:00 Current: No Company: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Position: Climate Change Policy Specialist Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
Employment date: Mon, 01/02/2010 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/10/2010 - 12:00 Current: No Company: British American Tobacco Company Position: Manufacturing Executive Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
Employment date: Thu, 01/01/2009 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/01/2010 - 12:00 Current: No Company: The University of the South Pacific-Research Office Position: Project Assistant Officer Location: Suva, Fiji
Employment date: Sun, 01/07/2007 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/12/2008 - 12:00 Current: No Company: The University of Tasmania Position: Graduate Researcher Location: Hobart, Australia
Employment date: Thu, 01/07/2004 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/06/2007 - 12:00 Current: No Company: The University of the South Pacific - Institute of Applied Science Position: Graduate Researcher Location: Suva, Fiji