CRRI Madagascar - Domoina Rakotomalala: Domoina is the new CRRI Country Focal Point for Madagascar. Based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Domoina is the Senior Marine Officer for WWF Madagascar. Domoina has expertise as a researcher (herpetologist) and as a lecturer at the University of Toliara Faculty of Sciences. Domoina brings her expertise and experience on MPA and LMMA management as formerly being a seascape manager at WWF.
SWIO CRRI - Eduardo Videira: Eduardo is the new SWIO (South West Indian Ocean) Focal Point for CRRI. Based in Mozambique, Eduardo is also the Integrated Ocean Governance Lead for the SWIO. Eduardo is a Mozambican marine ecologist, who has spent over 20 years working on marine biodiversity conservation in Mozambique and broader South Western Indian Ocean. Eduardo is a Senior Marine Officer for SWIO - WWF, and holds a Master's degree in Aquatic Biology and Coastal Ecosystems and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Biological Sciences from the Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique. Eduardo's experience includes working for the NGO, CSO and private sectors, and areas of expertise include: marine biodiversity research, monitoring, management and conservation; establishment and management of conservation areas and Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs); environmental impact assessments; sustainable fisheries management and governance; and community-led conservation/management of natural resources.
CRRI Global Coral Reef Initiative Coordinator - Magali Rochat: Magali Rochat is the Global Coral Reef Initiative Coordinator at WWF. She has previously worked in the sustainability engagement space at the University of Queensland where she helped raise awareness of sustainable development issues and empowered students and staff to adopt sustainable practices. Magali has always loved the natural world and has participated in various citizen science and climate action groups. With a degree in Ecology and Journalism, Magali is passionate about people and community focused approaches to environmental conservation and believes in the power of good storytelling to create positive change.
CRRI Public Sector Partnerships Specialist - Aya Mizumura: Aya has been working as the CRRI Coordinator for the last four years and will be moving on to her new role as the CRRI Public Sector Partnerships Specialist starting early June. In this new role, she will develop and manage public-sector partnerships. Aya will also be coordinating our CRRI country efforts for Green Climate Fund (GCF) funding, support the effective implementation of the Global Environment Fund (GEF) CRR project and support the broader fundraising efforts of the CRRI and its Partners.
For a full list of the CRRI Team