Susan Gardner

Susan Gardner is the Director of the Ecosystems Division at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). In her role, she focuses on promoting sustainable ecosystem management and enhancing biodiversity conservation efforts globally. Recently, she highlighted the urgent need to intensify efforts in ocean protection, emphasizing the importance of well-managed protected areas and the involvement of local communities in governance. Her work is critical in bridging regional realities with global biodiversity frameworks, advocating for effective governance to achieve environmental sustainability.