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Particular qualifications to be a Regional Councillor:
Proven track record that demonstrated: - Strong commitment to the conservation of nature and natural resources. - In-depth knowledge of the structure, Programme and operations of IUCN. - Understanding of global, political and economic relationships, regional conservation challenges and opportunities. - Ability to analyse issues across regions. - Rich experience in policy, programme development, planning, management and M&E. - Ability to link the IUCN Programme in the region to continental initiatives and plans. - For continental organizations: AU - prepared Agenda 2063 as well as tools and guidelines for integrating biodiversity concerns in development policy and planning; UNECA - developed Africa's first sustainable development indicators framework as well the Sustainable Bioenergy Policy Framework, among others.

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Experience in fields of concern to IUCN:

- Strong commitment to the IUCN mission: conserving the integrity and diversity of nature in a manner that is equitable and sustainable. - Rich knowledge in all aspects of IUCN’s work, conservation, economic development, social and environmental well-being. - Active involvement in new and emerging conservation issues such as natural capital accounting and valuation. - Participated in the review of the IUCN global Programme with field visits to Nepal and Laos (1993). - Regional Director, IUCN Eastern Africa (1995), based in Nairobi, Kenya. - Assistant Director General for Programmes and Policy, November 1995–September 1997. - Attended IUCN 18th General Assembly in Perth, Australia (1990) and IUCN World Conservation Congress in Montreal, Canada (1996), Barcelona, Spain (2008), and Hawai’i, USA (2016) in various capacities. - Facilitated the African Elephant Range States dialogue. - Member of the IUCN CEESP Global Steering Committee, Vice Chair - Africa Region (2013–2016), (2018–2020). - Ability to analyse issues across sectors, regions and timelines. - Rich experience in policy, programme development, planning, management and M&E. - Good understanding of sources of IUCN finances and the budget processes. - Experience in all IUCN membership, states, public organizations and civil society.

Acceptance of Nomination
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Manifesto
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