Melissa DE KOCK

Melissa is Deputy Director of UNEP-WCMC, providing leadership support across programmatic and policy issues. She provides programmatic oversight to key areas of UNEP-WCMC’s work; develops and maintains strategic partnerships; strengthens UNEP-WCMC’s country and regional engagement and ensures close collaboration with colleagues across UNEP and the wider UN system. Melissa has 20 years’ experience working in conservation and environmental management with UNEP, civil society and the private sector.