Meghna Ramesh
Kozhikode
Summary
I am passionate about Capacity Building through Environmental Education and Training Facilitation, with a Research interest in Socio-Ecology and Political Ecology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Associate-Capacity Building
Wildlife Institute of India-Category 2 Centre
Dehradun
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Conducted Capacity-Building initiatives for Site Managers of existing Natural World Heritage sites in India.
- Organized International Training programs and Certificate courses for Natural Heritage professionals.
- Facilitated training programs for Indian forest officials on UNESCO Natural World Heritage site declarations, enhancing their understanding of site designation processes.
- Designed and executed outreach initiatives, including International Webinars, successfully engaging over 260 participants from 40+ countries, with speakers including government officials, NGO representatives, site managers, and conservation professionals.
- Delivered Lectures and guided participants during Field Sessions throughout training programs.
- Conducted detailed reviews of tentative lists and analyzed State of Conservation Reports prior to submission to the World Heritage Committee, ensuring compliance with international standards.
- Prepared comprehensive annual reports for the Center and detailed course reports for each program, contributing to effective program evaluation and future planning.
Junior Project Fellow
Institute of Forest Biodiversity
Hyderabad
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented project plans, timelines, and budgets to facilitate on-time project delivery.
- Conducted extensive field surveys and data analysis to support data-driven decision-making.
- Collected samples and performed analyses while maintaining a comprehensive laboratory record system.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing project progress and results for stakeholder review.
Civic Service-International Volunteer
France Volontaires
Corsica
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted workshops and facilitated seminars on conservation challenges and sustainable practices, raising awareness of global environmental issues.
- Served as an Environment Educator, delivering interactive learning experiences on Conservation and Sustainable living.
- Designed and developed engaging environmental science curriculum tailored to diverse audiences, enhancing understanding of key concepts.
- Promoted Intercultural awareness by introducing Indian culture and fostering understanding of Travel and Cross-cultural experiences.
- Briefed New volunteers on Program expectations, Preparation strategies, and Key considerations for Working and Traveling in a new country, ensuring they were well-prepared for a safe and effective Volunteer experience.
- Prepared detailed Reports summarizing project outcomes and providing actionable recommendations for future initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Ecology
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry06.2022
Integrated Masters - Systems Biology
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad06.2020
Skills
- Capacity building
- Project management
- Project planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Training facilitation
- Environmental education
- Field survey execution
- Data analysis
- Outreach strategy
- MS Office proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Research writing
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Native
Native
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Project Associate-Capacity Building
Wildlife Institute of India-Category 2 Centre
10.2024 - 03.2026
Junior Project Fellow
Institute of Forest Biodiversity
01.2024 - 06.2024
Civic Service-International Volunteer
France Volontaires
11.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Ecology
Pondicherry University
Integrated Masters - Systems Biology
University of Hyderabad