John Waugh

John Waugh is an experienced professional with a background in business development, solutions architecture, and project management in the fields of environment, natural resources, and climate change.

His expertise includes international environmental policy analysis with a focus on marine biodiversity conservation, parks and protected areas, conservation finance, climate adaptation measures, and invasive species.

He has a strong background in protected area management and excels in networking, communication, and outreach.

John is skilled in research and policy analysis, conservation finance, fundraising, program planning, monitoring, capacity building, training, and long-range strategic planning.

He studied Philosophy at the University of Montana and has worked in various organizations holding positions such as Principal Global Practice Specialist - Environment at DAI, Senior Consultant at Semaphore Inc, Vice President, Climate and Environment at Integra Government Services International, Director, Climate and Environment at Integra Government Services International, Consultant in conservation strategies and planning at Semaphore, Program Coordinator/Sr. Adviser, Multilateral Relations/Sr. Program Officer at IUCN, Executive Secretary at Conservation Society of Sierra Leone, Outamba-Kilimi NP Sr. Adviser at Sierra Leone Min. of Agriculture and Forestry, Wildlife Conservation Branch, volunteer at Peace Corps, Park Ranger at National Park Service, Park Technician (firefighter) at National Park Service, and Forestry Technician (firefighter) at US Forest Service.