Rahul Arvind Chand – Team Leader & Consultant

Rahul is an environmental specialist renowned for his expertise in biodiversity conservation, planning, and policy implementation. With over 16 years of distinguished service across governmental and non-governmental organizations, Rahul has significantly contributed to shaping and executing national and regional biodiversity strategies and action plans. Rahul’s career highlights include his pivotal role as the Programme Coordinator for Fiji’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAP), supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). His leadership extended to managing Fiji’s Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects, focusing on biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and combating land degradation. Rahul has represented Fiji in numerous high-level international forums, including the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and various Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings under the Convention on Biological Diversity. His contributions were instrumental in advancing global conservation goals. Rahul’s expertise spans capacity-building in Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanisms under the Nagoya Protocol, where he has facilitated workshops and consultations across the Pacific region.

Notably, he spearheaded the inaugural conference on Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable Development Goals in the Pacific, fostering crucial dialogue and collaboration. With a robust educational background, including a Master’s in Environmental Law, a Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change, and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, Rahul brings a wealth of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to his role. He is also a certified project management specialist and an active member of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. By connecting with Rahul, individuals and organizations gain access to his extensive knowledge base, strategic guidance, and mentorship in environmental conservation and policy. His ability to provide insightful advice and support is underpinned by a track record of delivering impactful projects and initiatives. Explore Rahul’s profile to learn more about how his expertise and leadership can benefit your endeavours in environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation. Download full Curriculum Vitae