OceanExpert ID : 89908
M.Sc. Mathieu VALLÉE
Director of sustainability
FRENTE a la uTN, La abundancia
Alajuela, San Carlos
21001
Costa Rica
Nationality
France
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M.Sc. Coastal Environment Expertise and Management
Other
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Marine and Coastal Engineering
North Sea
North Pacific Ocean
1. Technical & Geospatial Skills
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing: Proficiency in using satellite imagery, drone data, and GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) to map coastlines, analyze erosion patterns, and model flood risks.
- Environmental Assessment: Conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for projects like port expansions, tourism developments, or offshore energy installations.
- Data Analysis & Modeling: Using statistical tools and predictive models to forecast sea-level rise impacts, storm surges, and sediment transport.
2. Policy, Law, and Governance
- Regulatory Frameworks: Deep understanding of national and international laws (e.g., the EU Integrated Coastal Zone Management Protocol, the US Coastal Zone Management Act, UNCLOS) governing marine protected areas, fisheries, and land use.
- Marine Spatial Planning (MSP): Designing zoning plans that balance competing interests (e.g., separating shipping lanes from conservation zones or aquaculture sites).
- Risk Management: Developing strategies for disaster risk reduction, specifically for coastal flooding, erosion, and climate change adaptation.
3. Management & Strategic Planning
- Integrated Management: Applying the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) approach to ensure decisions in one sector (e.g., tourism) do not negatively impact others (e.g., fisheries or biodiversity).
- Project Management: Leading complex environmental projects from conception to implementation, including budgeting, timeline management, and resource allocation.
- Blue Economy Development: Identifying sustainable economic opportunities in coastal regions, such as sustainable aquaculture, renewable marine energy, or eco-tourism.
4. Soft Skills & Stakeholder Engagement
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation: Facilitating negotiations between diverse stakeholders (local communities, government agencies, developers, NGOs) who often have conflicting interests regarding coastal resources.
- Science Communication: Translating complex scientific data into clear policy recommendations for decision-makers and the public.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working effectively with biologists, engineers, economists, and urban planners.
English
French
Spanish
As Sustainability Director at Morpho Costa Rica and President of the Costa Rica Scientific Tourism Network, I have the opportunity to collaborate closely with local communities along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.
Developing integrated projects allows us to co-create local development strategies where the ocean plays a central role. In this approach, tourism becomes a strategic lever for conservation.