Gavin Reynolds

Gavin joined the Freshwater Ecosystems Unit in May 2020 as a Programme Management Officer with a focus on Nature-Based Solutions and supporting community led programmes such as the UNEP-Rotary Adopt a River for Sustainable Development Initiative. Most recently, Gavin worked for the Swedish Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies as an Environmental and WASH advisor. Previously he worked with the Autonomous Bougainville Government in Papua New Guinea and Cheetah Conservation Botswana.  Gavin completed his Master of Science and worked at the University of Waikato in his home country of New Zealand before being employed by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation. Having worked in the Humanitarian, Development and Environment spheres he has developed a keen interest in the intersection of human development and environmental conservation with a focus on communities and community led initiatives.