Bethany Graves
Mpa Team Leader International Operations Lead @JNCC
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WORK HISTORY
Mpa Team Leader International Operations Lead @JNCC
I co-lead the Marine Protected Areas Team at JNCC and head up our work on the Ocean Country Partnership Programme\'s Marine Pollution Emergency Response theme. We provide technical assistance to support countries to establish designated, well-managed and enforced MPAs and increase their capabilities to respond to marine pollution emergency incidents.
EDUCATION
Heriot-Watt University
Master of Science (MSc), Marine Resource Development and Protection
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
2.1 Bachelor of Science (BSc), Marine Zoology
SKILLS
ABOUT BETHANY GRAVES
With over 14 years of experience in sustainable development, I specialise in nature conservation, industry advice, and marine environmental emergency response. Throughout my career, I have worked within Scottish and UK Government agencies, leading initiatives in protected area designation, environmental impact assessment, and the consenting and licensing of major energy infrastructure projects. My expertise extends to responding to marine pollution incidents both domestically and internationally.Currently, I lead a team of specialists at JNCC providing environmental information and strategic advice to marine industries worldwide. As the head of JNCC\'s marine pollution emergency work under the UK’s Blue Planet Fund, I focus on capacity-building efforts that enhance global preparedness for maritime pollution incidents—helping to protect marine ecosystems and safeguard the livelihoods of coastal communities.Passionate about driving meaningful environmental change, I work at the intersection of policy, conservation, and industry, ensuring sustainable solutions that make a lasting impact.
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