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Viviane KOUTOB
Africa & Adjacent Islands Ocean Decade Task Force
Programme Leader
Central Africa. Her expertise spans environmental governance, policy and regulatory reform, regional cooperation, and the sustainable management of natural resources, with a strong focus on ocean and fisheries governance.
She leads multi-country initiatives and works with governments, regional and multilateral institutions, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders to translate international and regional commitments into practical policies, institutional mechanisms and action. She is particularly interested in bridging policy and implementation by convening the right actors and navigating complex institutional environments.
Viviane is currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Law, researching the legal and regulatory governance of offshore oil and gas exploitation in Senegal. She is also a member of the IOC-UNESCO African and Adjacent Islands Ocean Decade Task Force, contributing to Africa’s priorities and engagement in the Ocean Decade.
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