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As Gender and Inclusion Lead for the UAE COP28 Presidency and with a postgraduate degree in Gender Studies and International Law, I have a proven track record in gender in relation to climate, development and foreign policy.
In my current role, I oversee gender and inclusion outcomes. Through working closely with Parties and women's rights organisations, I led the delivery of the COP28 Gender-Responsive Just Transitions and Climate Action Partnership, which was launched as part of a high level event. I managed the timely delivery of an exciting two week programme that mainstreamed gender across data, finance and agriculture, as well as regular consultations throughout the year, including during the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
In my previous role as COP26 Head of Stakeholder Engagement, I oversaw negotiations at the UNFCCC, including the Lima Work Programme on Gender and Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE). I managed a team of negotiators and engagement officials, ensuring the timely delivery of complex engagement pieces, including overseas trips.
Alongside my COP work, I was Head of Events for the Civil Service Environment Network, managing two teams to deliver key monthly events on a range of environmental issues. Other various voluntary roles include a founding member for the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy and as a team leader in the International Citizens Service, where I oversaw a capacity building project in rural Burkina Faso.