Annie Virnig

Knowledge Management and Capacity Building Specialist
UNDP Global Programme on Nature for Development
I am an experienced environmental professional working at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. In my current role at UNDP, I coordinate the production of a wide range of capacity building tools across themes including biodiversity conservation, environmental management, local sustainable development, resilience, and sustainable consumption and production. I am responsible for liaising with a diverse team of subject matter experts, partners and clients. I hold a B.A. from Macalester College, a M. Phil from the CUNY Graduate Center, and am fluent in Spanish.
Expertise:
Access and benefits sharing
Biodiversity awareness
Climate resilience
Ecosystem services
Genetic diversity
Science and research
Sustainable resource management
Traditional knowledge
NBSAP Role:
Learning more
Other Languages:
Japanese
Member Since:
October 2016