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About Tiina Kurvits
Tiina Kurvits
Senior Specialist, Ecosystem Management
Phone: +1 (613) 262-3395

Connecting ecosystems and people through practical action and powerful storytelling.

I am driven by a belief in the resilience of nature and in the potential of well-informed, community-based environmental action to create a more sustainable future. With a background in wildlife biology and environmental studies—and over 30 years of experience working at the intersection of science and policy—I take an interdisciplinary approach to addressing ecosystems under pressure.

What I Bring

At GRID-Arendal, I co-lead initiatives that connect ecological knowledge with policy development and on-the-ground solutions. My work spans a wide array of ecosystems, particularly those in vulnerable regions such as the Arctic, small island states, and mountains. I contribute strategic insights and scientific rigour to ensure environmental solutions are robust, inclusive, and oriented toward long-term sustainability.

My Focus Areas

  • Leadership in Governance & Policy Shaping
  • Collaborative Facilitation & Transformative Engagement
  • Catalytic Knowledge & Insight Generation
  • Systems Intelligence & Project Stewardship

In My Own Words

″The scale of environmental change can feel overwhelming, but nature is resilient. I am passionate about work that makes a positive difference in people’s lives and in the places they call home. When nature thrives, we all thrive.″

Skills: Environmental Governance Community Engagement Ecosystem Management Knowledge Mobilisation Science-Policy Interface Strategic Planning Sustainable Development

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