Neha Midha
Programme Officer, UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia I Environment I Urban Water Security I Science Policy Advocacy
- Role
- National Programme Officer for Natural Sciences at UNESCO
- Location
- Delhi, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Neha Midha
An environmental professional with over 13 years of experience in international…
Experience
National Programme Officer for Natural Sciences
Apr 2018 — Present · New Delhi, IN
The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, based in New Delhi, India, works for Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. • Technical Support for International Scientific Programme: Promoting collaboration for scientific knowledge exchange through implementation of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP), the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB), the International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (IGCP), and the International Basic Sciences Programme (IBSP) across these six countries.• Networking and Cooperation: Liasioning with the UNESCO National Commissions in member states, relevant ministries, focal points for international scientific programmes in the countries, UNESCO-designated sites, institutes, chairs, other UN agencies, and civil society organizations. This collaboration aims to facilitate dialogue, partnerships, and scientific exchanges, ultimately contributing to policy advocacy and implementation.• Research and Knowledge Management: Conducting thematic research on regional challenges and priorities, preparing reports, articles, and background papers, and providing insights on key issues. Additionally, monitoring regional economic and political developments to contribute to strategic intelligence efforts.• Capacity Building: Organizing initiatives focused on science, technology, and innovation to strengthen regional resilience to climate change and enhance technical capabilities.
Skills
- Wildlife
- Environmental Compliance
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Project Management
- Environmental Management Systems
- Research
- Sustainability
- Science
- Environmental Awareness
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Water
- Customer Service
- Natural Resource Management, Conservation Planning, Planning, Execution, Monit
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