MrBara Barakalla
Graduate Researcher
Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences
- Graduate ResearcherFaculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences
BIO
Coastal enthusiast at heart.
Involved in the business component of the project implementation; (i) Investable Business Models developments, (ii) Landscape portfolio blended financing, and (iii) Nature based Solution operations
Past experiences on Climate Mitigation & Adaptation and a deep dive on Blue Carbon issues in setting up blue carbon projects in Asia Pacific countries and to develop conservation financing strategies and mechanisms. Experienced in working closely with the local coastal communities in blue carbon assessment in Kaimana Regency in West Papua Province, Indonesia where it is the last sanctuary for pristine mangroves in Indonesia.
Current focus more on Nature-based Solutions, Climate Adaptation, Coastal Conservation & Restoration, Indigenous Rights & Knowledge, Climate Financing for Livelihoods, Pipeline Developments and Sustainable Financing for Adaptation.
Involved in the business component of the project implementation; (i) Investable Business Models developments, (ii) Landscape portfolio blended financing, and (iii) Nature based Solution operations
Past experiences on Climate Mitigation & Adaptation and a deep dive on Blue Carbon issues in setting up blue carbon projects in Asia Pacific countries and to develop conservation financing strategies and mechanisms. Experienced in working closely with the local coastal communities in blue carbon assessment in Kaimana Regency in West Papua Province, Indonesia where it is the last sanctuary for pristine mangroves in Indonesia.
Current focus more on Nature-based Solutions, Climate Adaptation, Coastal Conservation & Restoration, Indigenous Rights & Knowledge, Climate Financing for Livelihoods, Pipeline Developments and Sustainable Financing for Adaptation.
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT
- Graduate ResearcherDeakin University, Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Life and Environmental Sciences
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Chief Sustainability OfficerNusantara Climate Initiative, Indonesia2 Sep 2024 - present
- Executive AdvisorPesisir Lestari, Denpasar, Indonesia1 Mar 2023 - present
- Business Development & Partnership LeadEarthworm Foundation, Indonesia1 Mar 2022 - 30 Aug 2024
- Climate Mitigation and Adaptation DirectorConservation International, Indonesia1 Jul 2021 - 25 Feb 2022
- Blue Carbon Science Regional Director, Asia PacificConservation International, Singapore1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2021
- Sustainable Ocean Initiative & Climate Senior Program LeadWorld Resources Institute, Indonesia1 Nov 2018 - 1 Jul 2020
- Low Carbon Development Senior Program LeadWorld Resources Institute, Indonesia1 Jun 2018 - 30 Nov 2018
- Corporate Partnerships CoordinatorZoological Society of London, Indonesia2 Feb 2015 - 31 May 2016
- Asst. Natural Regeneration, Habitat RestorationTotal Earth Care Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia1 Apr 2013 - 29 Nov 2013
DEGREES
- Master of Environmental Engineering ManagementUniversity of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia1 Feb 2010 - 30 Nov 2010
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography and EnvironmentUniversitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia3 Feb 2003 - 25 Aug 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
- CI-GEF/GCF Project Agency's Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF)Conservation International, Arlington, United States1 Jul 2021 - present
- UNEP-Verified Certificate for Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate ResilienceUnited Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi, Kenya1 Jan 2021 - present
- Project Management for Development ProfessionalsAPM Group3 Feb 2015 - presentPMD Pro
AREA/FACULTY
- Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences