About
Geographer: Climate and Global Environment Specialist
Sustainable Environmental Management (SEM) Limited
gsem@xtra.co.nz
Summary
Over 20 years’ experience working on climate change and disaster risk reduction issues with communities, governments and international entities. Much of my work focused on building the capacities and capabilities to address adverse impacts of climate change and disaster risk reduction issues at the national, regional and international levels and in assisting countries mobilise financial, technical and human resources to implement and manage climate change activities, projects and programmes.
I have particular experience in conducting stakeholder consultations with villages/ communities, national governments and with international community organisations. I have especial skill/know-how in preparing technical and policy documents and reports relating to climate change issues and concerns. I have assisted Pacific islands countries in developing project proposals for funding and implementation of projects including Pacific Islands Climate Change Assistance Programme, national communications, national adaptation programmes of action, vulnerability and adaptation assessment, national and regional adaptation and disaster risk reduction projects, adaptation policies and/or strategies (see CV attached).
I also have experience in developing a policy and/or a policy framework such as NAPA, International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative, Pilot Programme on Climate Resilience, and Strategic Programme on Climate Resilience, Pacific Adaptation Strategies Assistance Programme, national and regional Global Climate Change Alliance programmes on adaptation and based on stakeholder engagement/consultations.
I have a good knowledge and high level of familiarity and understandings of the Pacific small island developing states government system having lived in and worked in and for the region for more than three decades. Additionally I have undertaken mentoring work with various experts with each of the countries through capacity building and training on various aspects of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. I have a have a good command of English (oral and written) and a good level of understanding of some of the local languages.
I have the necessary track record of achievements, experience and skills to provide scientific and technical assistance and policy guidance to the Pacific SIDS. and others on climate change activities, projects and programmes.
I have particular experience in conducting stakeholder consultations with villages/ communities, national governments and with international community organisations. I have especial skill/know-how in preparing technical and policy documents and reports relating to climate change issues and concerns. I have assisted Pacific islands countries in developing project proposals for funding and implementation of projects including Pacific Islands Climate Change Assistance Programme, national communications, national adaptation programmes of action, vulnerability and adaptation assessment, national and regional adaptation and disaster risk reduction projects, adaptation policies and/or strategies (see CV attached).
I also have experience in developing a policy and/or a policy framework such as NAPA, International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative, Pilot Programme on Climate Resilience, and Strategic Programme on Climate Resilience, Pacific Adaptation Strategies Assistance Programme, national and regional Global Climate Change Alliance programmes on adaptation and based on stakeholder engagement/consultations.
I have a good knowledge and high level of familiarity and understandings of the Pacific small island developing states government system having lived in and worked in and for the region for more than three decades. Additionally I have undertaken mentoring work with various experts with each of the countries through capacity building and training on various aspects of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. I have a have a good command of English (oral and written) and a good level of understanding of some of the local languages.
I have the necessary track record of achievements, experience and skills to provide scientific and technical assistance and policy guidance to the Pacific SIDS. and others on climate change activities, projects and programmes.
Qualifications
Degree: PhD (Geography) Period: 1992 Status: Completed Education institution: University of Auckland Country: New Zealand
Degree: MA (Geography) Period: 1984 Status: Completed Education institution: University of Hawaii (Manoa)
Degree: BA (Hons) Period: 1982 Status: Completed Education institution: University of Papua New Guinea Country: Papua New Guinea
Degree: University Matriculation Certificate Period: 1977 Status: Completed Education institution: Sogeri Senior High School, Country: Papua New Guinea
Professional society: Editorial Board of Journal of Climate and Development Period: 2004-present
Professional society: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Period: 1992-2008
Professional society: Consultative Group of Experts on National Communications from non-Annex I Parties (CGE) Period: 2009-2013
Language: English Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent
Language: Ubir (Non-Austronesian) Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent
Language: Pidgin Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent
Language: Motu Reading: Good Speaking: Good Writing: Good
Language: Bislama Reading: Good Speaking: Good Writing: Good
Degree: MA (Geography) Period: 1984 Status: Completed Education institution: University of Hawaii (Manoa)
Degree: BA (Hons) Period: 1982 Status: Completed Education institution: University of Papua New Guinea Country: Papua New Guinea
Degree: University Matriculation Certificate Period: 1977 Status: Completed Education institution: Sogeri Senior High School, Country: Papua New Guinea
Professional society: Editorial Board of Journal of Climate and Development Period: 2004-present
Professional society: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Period: 1992-2008
Professional society: Consultative Group of Experts on National Communications from non-Annex I Parties (CGE) Period: 2009-2013
Language: English Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent
Language: Ubir (Non-Austronesian) Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent
Language: Pidgin Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent
Language: Motu Reading: Good Speaking: Good Writing: Good
Language: Bislama Reading: Good Speaking: Good Writing: Good
Work Experience
Area of expertise: M & E specialist Experience: 0
Area of expertise: Proposal writing/Report writing Experience: 0
Area of expertise: Capacity building specialist Experience: 0
Area of expertise: Disaster Relief/Management specialist Experience: 0
Area of expertise: CCA, DRR Experience: 0
Employment date: Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Sustainable Environmental Management Limited Position: Director Location: Auckland Projects: Project date: Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Location: Home-Base Position: Consultant Title: National Communication under the UNFCCC Description: Preparation of final draft of Second National Communications of Niue and the Bahamas. Preparation of the Project Document PRODOC for the funding of the Third National Communication of Bahamas. Preparation of Sector Synthesis Reports for Agriculture, Biodiversity, Coastal zones, Disaster Management, Fisheries, Human Health, Infrastructure and Settlement, Land and Geospatial Information, Meteorology, Rural Water Supply, and Urban Water Supply in Tonga. Conducted training of national experts on how to calculate GHG emissions from sources and/or sinks in Tonga and on how to prepare a vulnerability and adaptation assessment in Tonga.
Employment date: Wed, 01/02/2012 - 12:00 - Tue, 01/10/2013 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Secretariat of the Pacific Community Position: Climate Change Adviser - GCCA:PSIS Project Location: Suva, Fiji Islands Projects: Project date: Wed, 01/02/2012 - 12:00 - Tue, 01/10/2013 - 12:00 Location: Fiji, Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tonga, Tuvalu Position: Climate Change Adviser Title: SPC-GCCA:PSIS Description: Prepared and provided technical assistance and policy advice on climate change and climate change adaptation to Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tonga, and Tuvalu. Developed country climate change profiles for Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tonga, Tuvalu. Held consultations and prepared national climate change adaptation project concepts for the Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tonga and Tuvalu. Held consultations and project planning meetings and prepared project design documents for Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga.
Employment date: Sun, 01/08/2004 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/01/2012 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Sustainable Environmental Management Limited Position: Director/Climate Change Specialist Location: Auckland
Employment date: Thu, 01/06/2000 - 12:00 - Thu, 01/07/2004 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Scretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Position: Programme Officer (P4) Location: Bonn, Germany
Employment date: Tue, 01/04/1997 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/05/2000 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Position: Scientific/Technical Adviser (Climate Change) Location: Apia, Samoa
Employment date: Wed, 01/01/1986 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/11/1995 - 12:00 Current: No Company: University of Papua New Guinea Position: Lecturer Location: Port Moresby, Papua New guinea
Employment date: Sun, 01/09/1985 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/12/1985 - 12:00 Current: No Company: University of Papua New Guinea Position: Senior Tutor Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Employment date: Mon, 01/10/1984 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/04/1985 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Pacific Islands Development Programme Position: Research Intern (Disaster Management) Location: East-West Center, Hawaii, USA
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Tonga Project period: Wed, 01/10/2014 - 12:00 Position: Consultant/Team Leader Deliverables Developed and prepared sector synthesis reports for agriculture, disaster management, coastal zones, biodiversity, human health, infrastructure and settlements, fisheries, meteorology, rural water supply and urban water supply for the vulnerability and adaptation assessments. Conducted training of national experts on the use of the UNFCCC software for the preparation of the national greenhouse gas inventory.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of the Bahamas Project period: Sat, 01/03/2014 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/06/2014 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Team Leader Deliverables Preparation of the Final Draft of the Second National Communication. Preparation of Project Document PRODOC for funding of the Third National Communication of the Bahamas under the UNFCCC.
Project name: National Communocations under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Niue Project period: Sun, 01/12/2013 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/01/2014 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Deliverables Reviewed and prepared a Final Draft of the Second National Communication of Niue.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Tonga Project period: Sun, 01/12/2013 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/01/2014 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Trainer Deliverables Conducted training of 10 national experts on how to compile a national GHG inventory and on how to carry out vulnerability and adaptation assessments.
Project name: Pacific Adaptation Strategies Assistance Programme Client: Government of Australia Project period: Mon, 01/02/2010 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/01/2012 - 12:00 Position: Lead Consultant/Individual Contractor Deliverables Conducted stakeholder consultations in Cook islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu on adaptation needs and priorities. Prepared country consultation reports for Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Project name: International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative Client: Government of Australia Project period: Mon, 01/02/2010 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/03/2010 - 12:00 Position: Lead Facilitator/Consultant Deliverables Facilitation of a regional workshop to identify priority adaptation needs for funding under the Australian Government's International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative. Prepared a report for the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Canberra, Australia.
Project name: Pilot Project on Climate Resilience Client: Asian Development Bank Project period: Sat, 01/10/2011 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/01/2012 - 12:00 Position: Consultant/Individual Contractor Deliverables Held consultations with key stakeholders in Papua New Guinea and Tonga for developing Strategic Programmes of Climate Resilience.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Nauru Project period: Fri, 01/01/2010 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/02/2010 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader/Consultant Deliverables Conducted training of 25 national experts on how to carry out a vulnerability and adaptation assessments. Held community consultations with 14 communities on Nauru to develop a national adaptation programme of action - RONAdapt. Prepared a Draft RonAdapt with well-defined project concepts. RONAdapt has since being incorporated with disaster risk management as national action plan for climate change adaptation and disaster risk management in Nauru.
Project name: Globale Climate Change Alliance Client: Government of Samoa and the European Union Project period: Fri, 01/04/2011 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/06/2011 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader/Consultant Deliverables Held consultations with key stakeholders in Samoa on priority adaptation needs for budget support from the Global Climate Change Alliance Facility. Prepared Identification Fiche, Action Fiche, Technical and Administrative Programme (TAP) for GCCA funding of the Samoa Water Sector (Euro 3 million) and submitted to the European Union for funding. Funding was approved and the project is its implementation phase.
Project name: National Coimmunications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of the Bahamas Project period: Tue, 01/09/2009 - 12:00 - Sat, 01/05/2010 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader/Consultant Deliverables Conducted a training of 18 national experts on how to carry out vulnerability and adaptation assessment. Facilitated a climate change modeling training of national experts. Prepared a draft vulnerability and adaptation assessment for the Bahamas. Conducted consultations with relevant sectors and stakeholders. Initiated the preparation of the various components of the national communication following the UNFCCC guidelines. Prepared a draft second national communication document.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Papua New Guinea Project period: Mon, 01/09/2008 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/10/2008 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Deliverables Facilitated Inception workshop on national communication. Conducted training of 20 national experts on how to compile a national GHG inventory using the UNFCCC software and the IPCC Technical Guidelines.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Goivernment of Vanuatu Project period: Fri, 01/08/2008 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/09/2008 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Trainer Deliverables Conducted training of 12 national experts on climate change vulnerability and adaptation assessment using global circulation models.
Project name: National Communication under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Solomon Islands Project period: Sun, 01/06/2008 - 12:00 - Tue, 01/07/2008 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Trainer/Facilitator Deliverables Facilitated Inception workshop on national communications. Trained 25 experts on how to carry out V&A assessment and compile a national GHG inventory using the UNFCCC software. Prepared a report on the workshop and training.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Tinga Project period: Thu, 01/05/2008 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/06/2008 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Lead Trainer Deliverables Conducted training of 12 national experts on how to carry out V&A assessment using various global circulation outputs. Prepared a training report.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Federated States of Micronesia Project period: Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/02/2008 - 12:00 Position: Consultant/Lead Trainer Deliverables Facilitated the Inception workshop on national communication. Trained 10 national experts on how to calculate GHG emission from various sources and/or sinks. Prepared a report on the inception and GHG training.
Project name: Managing the impacts of climate change on land resources in the Pacific island countries Client: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zussamenarbeit (GTZ) GmBH Project period: Thu, 01/11/2007 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/02/2008 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Deliverables Pre-Appraisal and Appraisal missions to Fiji, Marshall Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu. Prepared a report " Managing the impacts of climate change in the Pacific Island countries" for the GTZ.
Project name: National Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Client: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zussamenarbeit (GmBH) Project period: Mon, 01/11/2010 - 12:00 - Tue, 01/11/2011 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Deliverables Held consultations with stakeholders in Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu. Held consultations and prepared reports on national climate change adaptation strategies for land-based resources in Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu. Facilitated a planning meeting of stakeholders from Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu Provided technical assistance and policy advice on adaptation on land-based resources in Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu.
Project name: Effects of Climate Change on Devlopment Prospects Client: UN Office of High Repersentative for LLC, LDC and SIDS Project period: Sat, 01/09/2007 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/10/2007 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Deliverables Prepared a Report titled " The effects of climate change on development prospects of least developed countries and small island developing States" for the UN-HRLLS.
Project name: National Communications Support Programme Client: UN Office for Project Services Project period: Sun, 01/07/2007 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/08/2007 - 12:00 Position: Lead Facilitator/Consultant Deliverables Facilitation of a regional workshop on initiation of the second national communication under the UNFCCC for the Pacific Islands region. Prepared report on the workshop for the National Communication Support Programme, UNDP, New York.
Project name: Lead Author, IPCC Working Group II Client: Government of New Zealand Project period: Thu, 01/07/2004 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/04/2007 - 12:00 Position: Individual Contractor/IPCC WG II Lead Author Deliverables Lead Author, Chapter 16: Small Islands, Fourth Assessment Report.
Project name: National Adaptation Programmes of Action Client: UN Institute for Training and Research Project period: Thu, 01/03/2007 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/04/2007 - 12:00 Position: Lead Facilitor/Trainer Deliverables Provision of technical advice and support to Asia-Pacific SIDS least developed countries in the preparation of their national adaptation programmes of ac.tion. Prepared a report on the workshop to UNITAR
Project name: Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) Client: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Project period: Sat, 01/07/2006 - 12:00 - Thu, 01/02/2007 - 12:00 Position: Lead GEF Consultant Expert Deliverables Held consultations in 12 Pacific island countries (Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu) on their adaptation needs and priorities. Prepared 11 PACC Consultation reports for each country. Prepared draft full-size (US$12 million) for funding by the Global Environment Facility under the Special Climate Change Fund.
Project name: Technology Needs Assessment and Adaptation Needs Client: UNFCCC Secretariat Project period: Thu, 01/12/2005 - 12:00 - Sat, 01/04/2006 - 12:00 Position: Consultant/Individual Contractor Deliverables Prepared a Synthesis report on Technology Needs Identified in non-Annex I Parties (FCCC/SBSTA/2006/INF.1). Prepared a background paper "Vulnerability and adaptation issues in small island developing States" for consideration by SIDS Regional Expert Meetings in accordance with decision 1/CP.10.
Project name: Comprehensive Review of Capacity-Building Framework Client: UNFCCC secretariat Project period: Wed, 01/12/2004 - 12:00 - Sat, 01/01/2005 - 12:00 Position: Lead Consultant/Programme Officer Deliverables Facilitated negotiations on the comprehensive review of the CB framework for EITs and developing countries at the 21st session of the SBI and tenth session of the Conference of the Parties. Prepared two draft decisions and forwarded to the SBI and COP for adoption.
Project name: Technology Needs Assessment Client: Government of Maldives Project period: Mon, 01/11/2004 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/12/2004 - 12:00 Position: Consultant/Lead Trainer Deliverables Conducted training 18 experts on how to conduct technology needs assessment for adaptation and mitigation and implementation of integrated climate change strategy.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of the Cook Islands Project period: Tue, 01/02/2005 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/04/2005 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Deliverables Held national stocktaking and stakeholder consultations on developing a second national communication under the UNFCCC. Prepared a national stocktaking and consultations report. Prepared a Project Document PRODOC for funding of the second national communication.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Samoa Project period: Fri, 01/10/2004 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/11/2004 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Deliverables Held stocktaking and stakeholder consultations on the preparation of second national communication under the UNFCCC. Prepared a national stocktaking and stakeholder consultations report. Prepared a Project Document PRODOC for funding of the second national communication.
Project name: Assessment of impacts and vulnerability of climate change Client: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Project period: Wed, 01/11/1995 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/01/1996 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Deliverables Consultations with key stakeholders in Tuvalu on the impacts of climate change and needs for adaptation. Prepared a report on "Assessment of the Impacts and vulnerability of climate change and sea level rise in Tuvalu" for Government of Tuvalu, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and Government of Japan.
Project name: Climate Change Preparatory Mission Client: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Project period: Wed, 01/01/1992 - 12:00 - Sat, 01/02/1992 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader/Consultant Deliverables Led a climate preparatory mission to the Cook islands. Prepared a report 'Climate Change Mission to the Cook islands" for the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.
Project name: Climate Change Preparatory Mission Client: Secretariat of the Pacific regional Environment Programme Project period: Thu, 01/04/1993 - 12:00 - Sat, 01/05/1993 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader/Consultant Deliverables Led a climate change preparatory mission to Palau. Prepared a report " climate change preparatory mission to the Republic of Palau" for the secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.
Project name: People, Land Management and Environmental Changee Client: United Nations University Project period: Fri, 01/01/1993 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/12/1996 - 12:00 Position: Joint Leader Deliverables Coordinated and funded research on environmental change in Papua New Guinea.
Area of expertise: Proposal writing/Report writing Experience: 0
Area of expertise: Capacity building specialist Experience: 0
Area of expertise: Disaster Relief/Management specialist Experience: 0
Area of expertise: CCA, DRR Experience: 0
Employment date: Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Sustainable Environmental Management Limited Position: Director Location: Auckland Projects: Project date: Fri, 01/11/2013 - 12:00 Location: Home-Base Position: Consultant Title: National Communication under the UNFCCC Description: Preparation of final draft of Second National Communications of Niue and the Bahamas. Preparation of the Project Document PRODOC for the funding of the Third National Communication of Bahamas. Preparation of Sector Synthesis Reports for Agriculture, Biodiversity, Coastal zones, Disaster Management, Fisheries, Human Health, Infrastructure and Settlement, Land and Geospatial Information, Meteorology, Rural Water Supply, and Urban Water Supply in Tonga. Conducted training of national experts on how to calculate GHG emissions from sources and/or sinks in Tonga and on how to prepare a vulnerability and adaptation assessment in Tonga.
Employment date: Wed, 01/02/2012 - 12:00 - Tue, 01/10/2013 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Secretariat of the Pacific Community Position: Climate Change Adviser - GCCA:PSIS Project Location: Suva, Fiji Islands Projects: Project date: Wed, 01/02/2012 - 12:00 - Tue, 01/10/2013 - 12:00 Location: Fiji, Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tonga, Tuvalu Position: Climate Change Adviser Title: SPC-GCCA:PSIS Description: Prepared and provided technical assistance and policy advice on climate change and climate change adaptation to Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tonga, and Tuvalu. Developed country climate change profiles for Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tonga, Tuvalu. Held consultations and prepared national climate change adaptation project concepts for the Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tonga and Tuvalu. Held consultations and project planning meetings and prepared project design documents for Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga.
Employment date: Sun, 01/08/2004 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/01/2012 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Sustainable Environmental Management Limited Position: Director/Climate Change Specialist Location: Auckland
Employment date: Thu, 01/06/2000 - 12:00 - Thu, 01/07/2004 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Scretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Position: Programme Officer (P4) Location: Bonn, Germany
Employment date: Tue, 01/04/1997 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/05/2000 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Position: Scientific/Technical Adviser (Climate Change) Location: Apia, Samoa
Employment date: Wed, 01/01/1986 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/11/1995 - 12:00 Current: No Company: University of Papua New Guinea Position: Lecturer Location: Port Moresby, Papua New guinea
Employment date: Sun, 01/09/1985 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/12/1985 - 12:00 Current: No Company: University of Papua New Guinea Position: Senior Tutor Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Employment date: Mon, 01/10/1984 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/04/1985 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Pacific Islands Development Programme Position: Research Intern (Disaster Management) Location: East-West Center, Hawaii, USA
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Tonga Project period: Wed, 01/10/2014 - 12:00 Position: Consultant/Team Leader Deliverables Developed and prepared sector synthesis reports for agriculture, disaster management, coastal zones, biodiversity, human health, infrastructure and settlements, fisheries, meteorology, rural water supply and urban water supply for the vulnerability and adaptation assessments. Conducted training of national experts on the use of the UNFCCC software for the preparation of the national greenhouse gas inventory.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of the Bahamas Project period: Sat, 01/03/2014 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/06/2014 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Team Leader Deliverables Preparation of the Final Draft of the Second National Communication. Preparation of Project Document PRODOC for funding of the Third National Communication of the Bahamas under the UNFCCC.
Project name: National Communocations under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Niue Project period: Sun, 01/12/2013 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/01/2014 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Deliverables Reviewed and prepared a Final Draft of the Second National Communication of Niue.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Tonga Project period: Sun, 01/12/2013 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/01/2014 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Trainer Deliverables Conducted training of 10 national experts on how to compile a national GHG inventory and on how to carry out vulnerability and adaptation assessments.
Project name: Pacific Adaptation Strategies Assistance Programme Client: Government of Australia Project period: Mon, 01/02/2010 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/01/2012 - 12:00 Position: Lead Consultant/Individual Contractor Deliverables Conducted stakeholder consultations in Cook islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu on adaptation needs and priorities. Prepared country consultation reports for Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Project name: International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative Client: Government of Australia Project period: Mon, 01/02/2010 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/03/2010 - 12:00 Position: Lead Facilitator/Consultant Deliverables Facilitation of a regional workshop to identify priority adaptation needs for funding under the Australian Government's International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative. Prepared a report for the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Canberra, Australia.
Project name: Pilot Project on Climate Resilience Client: Asian Development Bank Project period: Sat, 01/10/2011 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/01/2012 - 12:00 Position: Consultant/Individual Contractor Deliverables Held consultations with key stakeholders in Papua New Guinea and Tonga for developing Strategic Programmes of Climate Resilience.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Nauru Project period: Fri, 01/01/2010 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/02/2010 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader/Consultant Deliverables Conducted training of 25 national experts on how to carry out a vulnerability and adaptation assessments. Held community consultations with 14 communities on Nauru to develop a national adaptation programme of action - RONAdapt. Prepared a Draft RonAdapt with well-defined project concepts. RONAdapt has since being incorporated with disaster risk management as national action plan for climate change adaptation and disaster risk management in Nauru.
Project name: Globale Climate Change Alliance Client: Government of Samoa and the European Union Project period: Fri, 01/04/2011 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/06/2011 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader/Consultant Deliverables Held consultations with key stakeholders in Samoa on priority adaptation needs for budget support from the Global Climate Change Alliance Facility. Prepared Identification Fiche, Action Fiche, Technical and Administrative Programme (TAP) for GCCA funding of the Samoa Water Sector (Euro 3 million) and submitted to the European Union for funding. Funding was approved and the project is its implementation phase.
Project name: National Coimmunications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of the Bahamas Project period: Tue, 01/09/2009 - 12:00 - Sat, 01/05/2010 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader/Consultant Deliverables Conducted a training of 18 national experts on how to carry out vulnerability and adaptation assessment. Facilitated a climate change modeling training of national experts. Prepared a draft vulnerability and adaptation assessment for the Bahamas. Conducted consultations with relevant sectors and stakeholders. Initiated the preparation of the various components of the national communication following the UNFCCC guidelines. Prepared a draft second national communication document.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Papua New Guinea Project period: Mon, 01/09/2008 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/10/2008 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Deliverables Facilitated Inception workshop on national communication. Conducted training of 20 national experts on how to compile a national GHG inventory using the UNFCCC software and the IPCC Technical Guidelines.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Goivernment of Vanuatu Project period: Fri, 01/08/2008 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/09/2008 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Trainer Deliverables Conducted training of 12 national experts on climate change vulnerability and adaptation assessment using global circulation models.
Project name: National Communication under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Solomon Islands Project period: Sun, 01/06/2008 - 12:00 - Tue, 01/07/2008 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Trainer/Facilitator Deliverables Facilitated Inception workshop on national communications. Trained 25 experts on how to carry out V&A assessment and compile a national GHG inventory using the UNFCCC software. Prepared a report on the workshop and training.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Tinga Project period: Thu, 01/05/2008 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/06/2008 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Lead Trainer Deliverables Conducted training of 12 national experts on how to carry out V&A assessment using various global circulation outputs. Prepared a training report.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Federated States of Micronesia Project period: Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/02/2008 - 12:00 Position: Consultant/Lead Trainer Deliverables Facilitated the Inception workshop on national communication. Trained 10 national experts on how to calculate GHG emission from various sources and/or sinks. Prepared a report on the inception and GHG training.
Project name: Managing the impacts of climate change on land resources in the Pacific island countries Client: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zussamenarbeit (GTZ) GmBH Project period: Thu, 01/11/2007 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/02/2008 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Deliverables Pre-Appraisal and Appraisal missions to Fiji, Marshall Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu. Prepared a report " Managing the impacts of climate change in the Pacific Island countries" for the GTZ.
Project name: National Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Client: Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zussamenarbeit (GmBH) Project period: Mon, 01/11/2010 - 12:00 - Tue, 01/11/2011 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Deliverables Held consultations with stakeholders in Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu. Held consultations and prepared reports on national climate change adaptation strategies for land-based resources in Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu. Facilitated a planning meeting of stakeholders from Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu Provided technical assistance and policy advice on adaptation on land-based resources in Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu.
Project name: Effects of Climate Change on Devlopment Prospects Client: UN Office of High Repersentative for LLC, LDC and SIDS Project period: Sat, 01/09/2007 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/10/2007 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Deliverables Prepared a Report titled " The effects of climate change on development prospects of least developed countries and small island developing States" for the UN-HRLLS.
Project name: National Communications Support Programme Client: UN Office for Project Services Project period: Sun, 01/07/2007 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/08/2007 - 12:00 Position: Lead Facilitator/Consultant Deliverables Facilitation of a regional workshop on initiation of the second national communication under the UNFCCC for the Pacific Islands region. Prepared report on the workshop for the National Communication Support Programme, UNDP, New York.
Project name: Lead Author, IPCC Working Group II Client: Government of New Zealand Project period: Thu, 01/07/2004 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/04/2007 - 12:00 Position: Individual Contractor/IPCC WG II Lead Author Deliverables Lead Author, Chapter 16: Small Islands, Fourth Assessment Report.
Project name: National Adaptation Programmes of Action Client: UN Institute for Training and Research Project period: Thu, 01/03/2007 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/04/2007 - 12:00 Position: Lead Facilitor/Trainer Deliverables Provision of technical advice and support to Asia-Pacific SIDS least developed countries in the preparation of their national adaptation programmes of ac.tion. Prepared a report on the workshop to UNITAR
Project name: Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) Client: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Project period: Sat, 01/07/2006 - 12:00 - Thu, 01/02/2007 - 12:00 Position: Lead GEF Consultant Expert Deliverables Held consultations in 12 Pacific island countries (Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu) on their adaptation needs and priorities. Prepared 11 PACC Consultation reports for each country. Prepared draft full-size (US$12 million) for funding by the Global Environment Facility under the Special Climate Change Fund.
Project name: Technology Needs Assessment and Adaptation Needs Client: UNFCCC Secretariat Project period: Thu, 01/12/2005 - 12:00 - Sat, 01/04/2006 - 12:00 Position: Consultant/Individual Contractor Deliverables Prepared a Synthesis report on Technology Needs Identified in non-Annex I Parties (FCCC/SBSTA/2006/INF.1). Prepared a background paper "Vulnerability and adaptation issues in small island developing States" for consideration by SIDS Regional Expert Meetings in accordance with decision 1/CP.10.
Project name: Comprehensive Review of Capacity-Building Framework Client: UNFCCC secretariat Project period: Wed, 01/12/2004 - 12:00 - Sat, 01/01/2005 - 12:00 Position: Lead Consultant/Programme Officer Deliverables Facilitated negotiations on the comprehensive review of the CB framework for EITs and developing countries at the 21st session of the SBI and tenth session of the Conference of the Parties. Prepared two draft decisions and forwarded to the SBI and COP for adoption.
Project name: Technology Needs Assessment Client: Government of Maldives Project period: Mon, 01/11/2004 - 12:00 - Wed, 01/12/2004 - 12:00 Position: Consultant/Lead Trainer Deliverables Conducted training 18 experts on how to conduct technology needs assessment for adaptation and mitigation and implementation of integrated climate change strategy.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of the Cook Islands Project period: Tue, 01/02/2005 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/04/2005 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Deliverables Held national stocktaking and stakeholder consultations on developing a second national communication under the UNFCCC. Prepared a national stocktaking and consultations report. Prepared a Project Document PRODOC for funding of the second national communication.
Project name: National Communications under the UNFCCC Client: Government of Samoa Project period: Fri, 01/10/2004 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/11/2004 - 12:00 Position: Consultant Deliverables Held stocktaking and stakeholder consultations on the preparation of second national communication under the UNFCCC. Prepared a national stocktaking and stakeholder consultations report. Prepared a Project Document PRODOC for funding of the second national communication.
Project name: Assessment of impacts and vulnerability of climate change Client: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Project period: Wed, 01/11/1995 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/01/1996 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader Deliverables Consultations with key stakeholders in Tuvalu on the impacts of climate change and needs for adaptation. Prepared a report on "Assessment of the Impacts and vulnerability of climate change and sea level rise in Tuvalu" for Government of Tuvalu, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and Government of Japan.
Project name: Climate Change Preparatory Mission Client: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Project period: Wed, 01/01/1992 - 12:00 - Sat, 01/02/1992 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader/Consultant Deliverables Led a climate preparatory mission to the Cook islands. Prepared a report 'Climate Change Mission to the Cook islands" for the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.
Project name: Climate Change Preparatory Mission Client: Secretariat of the Pacific regional Environment Programme Project period: Thu, 01/04/1993 - 12:00 - Sat, 01/05/1993 - 12:00 Position: Team Leader/Consultant Deliverables Led a climate change preparatory mission to Palau. Prepared a report " climate change preparatory mission to the Republic of Palau" for the secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.
Project name: People, Land Management and Environmental Changee Client: United Nations University Project period: Fri, 01/01/1993 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/12/1996 - 12:00 Position: Joint Leader Deliverables Coordinated and funded research on environmental change in Papua New Guinea.