Wendy Watson-Wright
Wendy Watson-Wright (Ph.D.) is a Canadian ocean science policy professional who is a Killam Scholar.[1].
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| 🏳️ Nationality | Canadian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Dalhousie University |
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| 🏅 Awards | Killam Scholar |
Education
Wendy Watson-Wright holds three degrees from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, including a Ph.D. in Physiology.[2]
Career
Watson-Wright is currently a member of the United Nations Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP). She was the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) in Halifax (2016-2019)[3]. She was also the first female Executive Secretary and Assistant Director General of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO) in Paris (2010-2015)[4]. Prior to that, she held various leadership positions in the Canadian public service, including as Assistant Deputy Minister, Science, for Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Ottawa (2001-2009)[5]
Selected Publications
Wendy M. Watson-Wright, Peter G. Wells, Robert A. Duce, Kirsten V. Gilardi, Alexander S.T. Girvan, Michael E. Huber, Peter J. Kershaw, Jan B.H.J. Linders, Richard J. Luit, Chris M.G. Vivian, David H. Vousden. (2024). The UN Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) — An ocean science-policy interface standing the test of time. Marine Pollution Bulletin.[6]
References
- ↑ admin (2018-06-07). "Three's the Charm for Ocean Research". Killam Laureates. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ "Talking with Wendy Watson‑Wright on World Oceans Day". Dalhousie News. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ "Wendy Watson-Wright". GESAMP. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ "Wendy Watson-Wright, PhD". Institute on Governance. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ "Wendy Watson-Wright, PhD". Institute on Governance. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ Watson-Wright, Wendy M.; Wells, Peter G.; Duce, Robert A.; Gilardi, Kirsten V.; Girvan, Alexander S. T.; Huber, Michael E.; Kershaw, Peter J.; Linders, Jan B. H. J.; Luit, Richard J.; Vivian, Chris M. G.; Vousden, David H. (2024-02-01). "The UN Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) — An ocean science-policy interface standing the test of time". Marine Pollution Bulletin. 199: 115917. Bibcode:2024MarPB.19915917W. doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115917. ISSN 0025-326X. PMID 38118398 Check
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