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Yes, they say I'm a disruptor because I try to join dots few people see. Whatever it is, I've been following my passion for decades...I'm a second-generation environmentalist, an innovator, Conservation Champion, Knowledge Broker, Educator, Writer, Founder, Civil Society Influencer, Change Maker, on-the-ground Implementer, Mentor. "Mr. Coastal Zone" (Seychelles Review); "The Indiana Jones of Conservation" (Highlife magazine); "Seychelles Rennaisance Man" (Silhouette magazine); "Mr. Environment" (SABC tv.); "The Coral Man" (New African magazine); " Blue Champion" (IOO Newsletter); coral reef "rubble rouser" (Swara magazine); "Marine Purist" (VoyagesAfrique); "Africa’s Re-birder" (Africa Renewal magazine); "the environmental oracle" (a UNDP representative in a national meeting 😆); "Nature-holic" (Today in Seychelles). Implemented wide range of projects in many fields including ecotourism, agriculture, waste management, climate change, fisheries.... Led award-winning, internationally-funded, multi-stakeholder programs ranging from saving endangered birds to introducing environmental education. Pioneered tools such as ICZM, EIAs, EMS, ISO 14001 in Seychelles and the region. Held senior positions in the public, government, private and non profit sectors, consulted for many international organisations including the World Bank, SIDA, UNESCO, UNEP, UNDP, etc., and chaired or member of national and international boards. Wrote or coordinated national strategies and plans including the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, the Environment Management Plan for Seychelles...Involved in drafting policy and legislation ranging from protected areas to coastal management to town and country planning. Written hundreds of articles and blogs and authored/coauthored papers. Led delegations to and presented at many of the most important sustainable development, environmental and small island states global conferences and summits of the last 40+ years. Sought by many to identify terrestrial and marine biodiversity. Promoted and led marine science in the Western Indian Ocean. Diplomat for 15 years. Appeared in international media including CNN, BBC, Euronews, Skynews, Reuters, PBS, SABC, CCTV....and appearing live on NBC's The Today Show. Featured in global print media including Guardian, Observer, Financial Times, Economic Times, Spectator...