A. Contact information
B. Experience by geographic region
C. Areas of expertise
D. Gender expertise
E. Other relevant information
Climate Policy & Diplomacy:
Led major climate initiatives as World Bank Max Thabiso Edkins Ambassador, co-authored UNFCCC Loss and Damage Fund Plan, represented at COP28/29, published multiple peer-reviewed papers on climate change, and served as youngest certified African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES) negotiator.
Youth Leadership & Governance:
Founded National Student Council reaching 300+ members across 87+ schools, served as Chief Whip in National Youth Parliament, led National Forum for Colleges impacting 550+ students, and pioneered youth consultation frameworks resulting in 100 million MUR allocation for youth initiatives.
Public Policy Development:
Drafted national youth strategy for Mauritius Parliament, co-authored finance bills, developed 900 million MUR framework for Rodrigue Island, implemented educational reforms affecting 45% of schools nationally, and reduced bullying rates by 25% through policy interventions.
Sustainable Development:
Created urban sustainability masterplan for 100,000+ population, reduced carbon emissions by 25% through green initiatives, implemented aquaponic systems and drainage solutions, and achieved 30% water usage reduction through sustainable farming techniques.
Research & Publications:
Published 8+ peer-reviewed papers in international journals (IJMRRS, SSRN) on topics ranging from AI for sustainable growth to climate-driven epidemiology, with acceptance rates as low as 3-6%, demonstrating expertise in multidisciplinary research methodologies.
My areas of expertise in gender studies are largely cross-sectoral, particularly within the intersection of climate policy and finance. I have contributed extensively to gender-focused consultations at the UNFCCC level, with several published papers, including:
- Mungroo, Z. B. A., Tupsee, R. S., & Pierre, J. D. (2024). Gender Matters: Understanding Diverse Perspectives on Climate Change. Response to the call for expressions of interest from organizations to develop case studies in collaboration with the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures.
- Mungroo, Z. B. A., Tupsee, R. S., & Pierre, J. D. (2024). Climate Denial and Acceptance: A Gendered Analysis.Submitted to the UNFCCC as part of the call for input on gendered perspectives in climate policy, examining the role of masculinity and femininity constructs in shaping public discourse on climate change denial and acceptance.
- Pierre, J. D., Tupsee, R. S., & Mungroo, Z. B. A. (2024). Gender-Based Amendments & Recommendations: Addressing Gender in Additionality Mechanisms. Response to the UNFCCC A6.4 Mechanism call for input on the Draft Standard for Demonstrating Additionality in Mechanism Methodologies, emphasizing gender-differentiated impacts in carbon credit methodologies.