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Leyla Nikjou
Senior Law and Policy Advisor
Leyla Nikjou is a Senior Advisor specializing in International Law and Policy, currently working as an independent consultant. She provides advisory services to non-profits, governments, UN agencies, and private businesses, focusing on legal frameworks and policy development related to ocean governance and marine biodiversity.34
Nikjou holds an LL.M. (Master of Laws) and has been actively involved in campaigns aimed at the protection of oceans, particularly through her work with the Oceans Campaign at Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) where she addresses issues related to international maritime law and sustainable use of marine resources.12 Her expertise encompasses various international agreements and treaties that aim to enhance governance of the high seas and promote sustainable practices in fisheries.12
She is based in New York, New York, and engages with a broad network of stakeholders to advocate for effective implementation of international legal instruments concerning ocean conservation.45
