Laxmi Aggarwal

Conservation Policy Officer @Botanic Gardens Conservation International

Coordinating Biodiversity Challenge Fund projects, focusing on data gathering for African timber species and supporting conservation decision-making, including addressing the illegal timber trade.Leading the development of resources for behaviour change campaigns tackling the illegal trade of plants.Preparing and presenting case studies and e-learning materials.Supporting global conservation conventions, including CITES and the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation.Engaging with international stakeholders to amplify policy initiatives.Collaborating with botanic gardens and conservation networks worldwide and providing tools and resources for different policy aspects.