Johan

Cooperation Officer
Male25 y/oLegal Specialist/Assistant/Legal Advisor/Government Relations/Policy Research/Public Relations Specialist/Assistant/Consultant/OthersLive in ThailandNationality France
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Summary

Experienced professional with over 3 years of expertise in environmental and scientific cooperation in Asia. Proven track record in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building, particularly in the context of environmental and scientific policy. Fluent in English and French with excellent communication skills. Committed to advancing nature-based solutions and fostering partnerships to address critical environmental challenges.

Work experience

  • Deputy Attaché for Higher Education, Research and Climate

    Embassy of France in Thailand
    2023.05-Current(2 years)
    • Lead and manage the three scientific programs proposed by the French Government in Thailand (€1M budget, 50joint research projects supported over two years). • Oversee the Embassy's climate change, environment, and biodiversity portfolio : organized a training for Pollution Control Department officials on air pollution regulations (Oct 2023); contributed to the signing of a letter of intent on biodiversity with Thailand (May 2024). • Facilitate collaboration among Thai and French stakeholders on major initiatives (France-Thailand Year ofInnovation, UNOC-3) and led France’s participation in key events (NSTF 2023 & 2024; Sustainability Expo 2024). • Report on ongoing environmental and scientific initiatives and draft informative reports and diplomatic notes.
  • Governance and Rights Intern

    IUCN Asia Regional Office
    2022.12-2023.05(6 months)
    • Drafted a research report on community forestry in Thailand; carried out two field missions (to Nan and Sa Kaeoprovinces); conducted interviews with community forest villagers. • Collaborated with Thai and international scientists (CNRS), local communities, and NGOs (RECOFTC).
  • Innovation Intern

    Embassy of France in Thailand
    2022.05-2022.09(5 months)
    • Coordinated and prepared the France-Thailand Year of Innovation (YOI): cataloged existing innovation-related events and developed communication tools. • Facilitated partnerships and exchanges between Thai academic, institutional partners and French operators in Thailand (AFD, CIRAD, CNRS, IRD).
  • Legal Intern

    International Center for Comparative Environmental Law (NGO)
    2021.08-2021.12(5 months)
    • Organized an online legal conference on the Mediterranean Sea and plastic pollution. • Provided research support to the CIDCE legal experts to prepare two draft conventions on pandemic preparedness and plastic pollution. • Drafted legal notes on several topics (plastic pollution, marine litter, pandemics, and One Health) and managed the NGO's online presence (website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).

Educational experience

  • Université Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne

    Environmental Law
    2020.09-2022.09(2 years)
    • Graduated as Valedictorian (GPA 4.0). • Master’s thesis: Groundwaters and the Tragedy of the Commons. • Completed coursework in International Environmental Law, Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CSR), and Environmental Business Law, with a focus on key frameworks (United Nations Global Compact, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights).
  • Université de Tours

    Law
    2017.09-2020.09(3 years)
    • Graduated with honors (Mention Bien / GPA 4.0). • One-year study exchange at Southwest University of Political Science and Law, China (2019–2020).

Languages

French
Native
English
Proficient
Chinese (Mandarin)
A little
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