Marine Protected Area Technical Consultant
United Nations Environment Programme · BANGKOK · Apply by October 12, 2026
About this role
Result of Service The objective of this assignment is to provide substantial policy, governance and sustainability expertise on marine protected areas, regional networks and other effective area-based conservation measures at regional and national levels. Work Location Remote/Home-based Expected duration 12 months Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. In December 2022, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) was adopted under the Convention on Biological Diversity. Its frontline Target 3 aims to Conserve 30% of Land, Waters and Seas, including accelerating Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and the recognition of other effective area-based conservation measures (OECM) to achieve such targets. The East Asian Seas region consists of one of the most biologically diverse marine areas in the world and their ecosystems services constitute a critically…