Nature people

Nirmal is a well-known figure in the Seychelles conservation scene having an encyclopedic knowledge of Seychelles biodiversity as well as a wealth of experience in environmental management. He was formerly the Assistant Director of Fisheries Research, the Director of the Seychelles Conservation and National Parks service as well as the Managing Director of an environmental firm, ENVIRO where he worked on projects covering almost every aspect of environmental management. He was the coordinator of the Seychelles National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan process and of the Environmental Management Plan of Seychelles 2000-2010. He has worked for international organizations such as the World Bank, IUCN, UNEP, Sida, and UNESCO.

Kerstin was previously the country’s Environmental Management Plan (EMPS) Coordinator at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She is a professional resource economist who has coordinated the implementation of some of the major environmental projects in Seychelles including those funded by the GEF and the World Bank.

Eric has previously worked as the conservation officer for Cousin Island Special Reserve, he has returned as coordinator for the reserve and worked his way up to being the Technical Operations Manager. A native of Rodrigues, Eric also worked on the Shoals Rodrigues project and has a wide range of skills in marine conservation, fisheries, sustainability and MPAs. He also has a diploma in Mechanics and takes care of the reserve’s outboard engines, generators, water pumps and dive compressors. He also helps with the technical aspects of other projects.

Liz is an experienced Communications Specialist and has worked in corporate communications, public relations, marketing, public awareness, and advocacy. She holds an MA in Communications for Development from Malmo University, Sweden, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Design from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. A confessed tree hugger, she has a long relationship with conservation non-profits having worked at East Africa’s oldest conservation NGO, the East African Wild Life Society, and as a consultant with several environmental NGOs and social enterprises in Kenya.

Corinne joined the Nature Seychelles team in 2020 as the Technical and Advocacy Manager for the Locally Empowered Area Protection (LEAP) project. With over a decade of experience teaching in Seychelles, she undertook a Masters in Sustainability and Management in the UK under the Chevening Programme, aiming to increase her involvement in community-based projects

My passion for environmental conservation started when I was young, where I joined my aunt out in the field conducting turtle patrols. I remember being fascinated by the simplest tasks from measuring tracks to excavating nests. I truly grew to love the different aspects of nature, which impacted my decision to pursue a career in conservation. In 2020 I graduated from the Seychelles Maritime Academy with an Advanced Certificate in Fisheries Science, where I developed a deeper love for the ocean. 

From then on, I’ve worked with multiple NGOs, including GVI and SIF, developing my skills and expanding my knowledge in the field. Before joining Nature Seychelles, I was a Project Assistant with the Marine Conservation Society Seychelles (MCSS) on their coral restoration project.  I believe that anyone who is passionate and hardworking can achieve any goal they set, despite the difficulties they might face. Which I intend to do to further my studies in the field of marine conservation.