Umberto GALLO ORSI

Dr Gallo-Orsi holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine and a PhD obtained from Torino University (Italy) having studied the wild boar (Sus scrofa) in NE Italy. He was a Visiting Research Fellow at Aberdeen University (UK) where he researched on a species with significant impact on human activities: the Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus). 
He continued his work on species conservation and management at LIPU/BirdLife Italy (1993-1999) and then at BirdLife International (1999-2008). He has coordinated the development of two dozen International Species Action Plans for threatened bird species in Europe and Africa working with experts and decision-makers for approval by EU and other international treaties (CMS, AEWA, Bern Convention) of sound and practical conservation policy documents. 
Dr Gallo-Orsi has significant experience in the management of large and complex international projects supported by a range of donors including EU, UN, GEF, National government and private donors. He is an experienced project evaluator; he is a member of the evaluation team of the Conservation Leadership Programme since 2005, was part of the Evaluation Team for LIFE + NGO operational Grants and has experience also in PA management evaluation. He has worked in advising governments in the development of their NBSAPs and National Biodiversity Monitoring Strategies and Agro-environmental sustainability. He has been involved in the collision risk assessment of a number of wind farms in the Mediterranean. 
Has been a member of the hunting management authority for the south Asti area and sits on the Executive Board of the Park Management Authority of Asti parks [Ente Parco Paleontologico Astigiano].

He is leading the Coordination Unit of the Memorandum of Understanding  on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU).