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About Ieva Rucevska
Ieva Rucevska
Senior Expert

Bridging science and policy to protect fragile ecosystems and the communities who depend on them

I am a Senior Expert at GRID-Arendal, where I lead and contribute to initiatives that tackle the complex links between environmental degradation, human security, and sustainable development. With a background in environmental science and a passion for social justice, I work at the intersection of research, capacity building, and policy engagement, helping to ensure that vulnerable people and places are not left behind.

What I Bring

I bring over two decades of international experience working on issues such as environmental crime, transboundary conservation, and post-conflict ecological recovery. My work is rooted in the belief that environmental integrity and human dignity are deeply interconnected. I specialise in building partnerships across regions and sectors, turning science into action through storytelling, co-creation, and system-aware strategies.

My Focus Areas

  • Leadership in Governance & Policy Shaping
  • Catalytic Knowledge & Insight Generation
  • Collaborative Facilitation & Transformative Engagement

In My Own Words

″I believe that lasting change starts when we acknowledge the wisdom in local voices, recognise the courage of risk takers, and design solutions that honour both people and nature.″

Skills: Environmental Governance Conflict-sensitive Conservation Eastern European and Arctic regional expertise Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Foresight Systems Thinking

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