Sierra Ison

Sierra

Sierra leads strategic implementation of ocean and blue economy initiatives within the Nature and Environment team.  She has a Doctorate in Marine Conservation with more than 11 years of experience in holistic approaches to marine conservation. Her work spans sustainable fisheries, coastal resilience, marine resource management, species conservation, and ecosystem based approaches at community, regional and national levels.

Sierra has a special interest in advancing participatory approaches for marine conservation in small island developing states; developing nature-based solutions that strengthen coastal community resilience; and implementing Landscape-Seascape Approaches that recognize ecosystems as interconnected systems - from ridge to reef.