Kristina Gjerde
Environmental Scientist | Catalyzing Climate Action Through Diversity
About
Kristina Gjerde is a renowned environmental scientist and global policy expert. As a Senior High Seas Advisor for the International Union for Conservation of Nature, she drafts legal frameworks to protect international waters.
Gjerde's research and advocacy have helped catalyze the United Nations treaty process for biodiversity beyond national boundaries. Her powerful TED talks bridge scientific insights with practical solutions, empowering diverse stakeholders to lead the transition to a sustainable future.
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Making law on the high seas
Kristina Gjerde studies the law of the high seas -- the 64 percent of our ocean that isn't protected by any national law at all. Gorgeous photos show the hidden worlds that Gjerde and other lawyers are working to protect from trawling and trash-dumping, through smart policymaking and a healthy dose of PR.
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