Joanna Buckley
About Joanna Buckley
Joanna Buckley serves as the Acting Director of International Policy at Global Fishing Watch, where she focuses on sustainable ocean management. With extensive experience in international development and a background in economics, she has worked in various roles across multiple countries, emphasizing poverty reduction and innovative solutions.
Work at Global Fishing Watch
Joanna Buckley serves as the Acting Director of International Policy at Global Fishing Watch, a role she has held since 2024. Based in the Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom, she works remotely to address issues related to sustainable ocean management and international policy. Her position involves developing strategies to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, contributing to the organization's mission of promoting ocean sustainability.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to her current role, Joanna Buckley held various positions that contributed to her expertise in international policy and development. She worked at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as Team Leader for International Agriculture and Climate Finance from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Private Sector Development Adviser at the Department for International Development (DFID) from 2017 to 2020. Her experience also includes roles at Impactt Limited, Building Markets, and Altai Consulting, where she focused on project management and market research in diverse international contexts.
Education and Expertise
Joanna Buckley holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and International Development from the University of Bath, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education with a Master of Research (MRes) in International Development at the same institution from 2006 to 2007. In 2018, she completed a Certified Course in Digital Money at The Fletcher School at Tufts University. Her academic background supports her specialization in Official Development Assistance (ODA) and poverty reduction.
International Experience
Joanna Buckley has extensive international experience, having worked in various countries across multiple continents. Her professional journey includes roles in Afghanistan, Zambia, and several African nations, where she engaged in projects related to development and economic growth. This diverse experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in international development, particularly in relation to sustainable ocean management.
Approach to Problem-Solving
Known for her pragmatic approach to problem-solving, Joanna Buckley excels in translating complex ideas into actionable solutions. She thrives in dynamic environments where innovation and practicality intersect, applying a results-oriented mindset to her work. This skill set is particularly valuable in her current role, where addressing global fishing challenges requires both strategic thinking and effective implementation.