Blaise Bodin
About Blaise Bodin
Blaise Bodin serves as the Director of Strategy and Policy, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He has extensive experience in environmental policy, including work on REDD+ in the Congo Basin and engagement with various international organizations.
Director Of Strategy And Policy Role
Blaise Bodin serves as the Director of Strategy and Policy, focusing on strategic initiatives and policy development. His role involves coordinating efforts to enhance environmental strategies and policies, particularly in relation to international agreements and frameworks.
Experience in REDD+ Capacity-Building
Blaise Bodin has significant experience working on REDD+ capacity-building initiatives in the Congo Basin. This work involves enhancing the ability of local stakeholders to engage with REDD+ mechanisms, which aim to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
Educational Background
Blaise Bodin holds an undergraduate law degree and a Masters in Public International Law from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford, equipping him with a strong foundation in both legal and environmental disciplines.
Professional Collaborations
Blaise Bodin has collaborated with various international organizations, including the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. These collaborations focus on biodiversity conservation and sustainable agricultural practices.
Engagement with Ecuador's Government
Blaise Bodin led the LEAF coalition’s engagement with the government of Ecuador. This initiative aims to foster collaboration between the coalition and the Ecuadorian government to promote sustainable land use and forest conservation efforts.