Thérèse Yarde

Thérèse will lead the development of a strategic framework for Conservation International's work in the Caribbean, establishing the organization as a partner of choice for governments and civil society in the climate, biodiversity and sustainable development arenas.

Originally from Barbados, Thérèse brings to her fellowship more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, capacity building and program implementation for environmental and ecosystems management in the Caribbean. She played an instrumental role in preparing the inaugural report on the state of biodiversity in the Caribbean Community and initiated the development of the first Caribbean biodiversity strategy.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Guelph, a Master of Science in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and a PhD in Geography from the University of Edinburgh.