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Elaine holds the inaugural UNESCO Chair in Marine Science at the University of Sydney and is the Director of the GRID-Arendal office, which collaborates with the United Nations Environment Programme. Her work focuses on developing policy recommendations to address issues such as waste management and the sustainable use of coastal ecosystems. Elaine has been a lead author on sections addressing marine circular economy for the United Nations Global Environment Outlook report, which provides crucial assessments for environmental policymakers. Over the last decade, she has helped over 60 coastal states prepare submissions for their extended continental shelves, assisting in defining international maritime boundaries. She is also a co-founder of the Pacific Maritime Boundaries collaboration, which works towards effective management of the Pacific's marine resources. Elaine's research aligns with understanding climate change, sustainability, and marine science management. She is involved in managing stakeholder forums for UN Environment and is noted for her contributions to international environmental agreements, including the Minamata Convention. Her recent work includes research on wastewater health in Africa and leading the development of guidelines for environmentally sound waste management.
GRID-Arendal • Sydney, Australia
Leading marine science research initiatives and environmental policy development in collaboration with UNEP.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Developing academic and policy frameworks for sustainability in marine environments.
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