Geetha Nayak
Functional Title:
Biodiversity and Ecosystems Coordinator
Institution:
UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
Email Address:
geetha.nayak@un.org
Phone Number:
+961 81 766 191
Bio
Geetha Nayak is an Ecology and Environmental Science specialist with over 10 years of experience in development sector, research, and academia. She obtained her Ph.D. from Pondicherry University, India. Geetha did her post-doctorate at the Centre for Agri-Environmental Research, University of Reading, UK, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA. She was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Post-Doctoral Fellowship in 2011-2012. Her work focused on the effect of land use intensification on ecosystem services delivered by pollinators in forests and agroecosystems. Before joining UNEP West Asia, she worked for GIZ India; She is experienced in implementing complex projects involving laws and policies related to biodiversity and natural resource management to contribute to SDGs and national commitment to international conventions on biodiversity and environment. She has an excellent track record in building strategic partnerships and institutional engagement with multi-stakeholders, including ministries, government agencies, local communities, and the private sector, to achieve the desired impact.
Geetha Nayak is an Ecology and Environmental Science specialist with over 10 years of experience in development sector, research, and academia. She obtained her Ph.D. from Pondicherry University, India. Geetha did her post-doctorate at the Centre for Agri-Environmental Research, University of Reading, UK, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA. She was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Post-Doctoral Fellowship in 2011-2012. Her work focused on the effect of land use intensification on ecosystem services delivered by pollinators in forests and agroecosystems. Before joining UNEP West Asia, she worked for GIZ India; She is experienced in implementing complex projects involving laws and policies related to biodiversity and natural resource management to contribute to SDGs and national commitment to international conventions on biodiversity and environment. She has an excellent track record in building strategic partnerships and institutional engagement with multi-stakeholders, including ministries, government agencies, local communities, and the private sector, to achieve the desired impact.
Environment
Years of experience 8-10 Years
Additional fields of expertise:
Multilateral Environment Agreements
SDGs Expertise:
- Capacity building
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Team management
| Degree Title | University | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Pondicherry University, India | 2009-03-20 |
| Master of Science (MS) | Pondicherry University, India | 2003-10-16 |
| Title | URL | Author/Co-Author |
|---|---|---|
| The Allometry of Bee Proboscis Length and Its Uses in Ecology (2016) | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0151482 | Co-Author |
| Interactive effect of floral abundance and semi-natural habitats on pollinators in field beans (Vicia faba) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2014.08.016 | Co-Author |
| Pollinator limitation and the effect of breeding systems on plant reproduction in forest fragments. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actao.2009.12.004 | Co-Author |
| Community protocols for pastoralists and livestock keepers | http://pastoralpeoples.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Community-protocols-web.pdf | Co-Author |
| Communication Strategy for Access and Benefit Sharing in India – A Handbook for Decision-makers and Practitioners | https://indo-germanbiodiversity.com/pdf/publication/publication17-01-2022-1642410680.pdf | Co-Author |
