Barkha Mossaë

Diplomat | Blue/Ocean Economy | Public Sector Innovation | Sustainable Development | Pan-African | Women and Youth |

Maurice Coordonnées
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À propos

Mauritian diplomat committed to unlock Africa's blue growth through conservation and sustainable development of its oceans, climate action, policies supporting gender equality and youth and through public service innovation.

Activité

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Expérience

  • Graphique IUCN

    Regenerative Blue Economy Manager

    IUCN

    - aujourd’hui 11 mois

    Nairobi

  • Blue Economy Technical Advisor

    African Union Commission

    - 2 ans 1 mois

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Diplomat

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade

    - 8 ans 2 mois

    Mauritius

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Mauritius's portal to the world, playing a crucial role in unlocking partnerships, engaging development partners, and sharing Mauritius's values of hospitality, peace and good governance with the world. In my role as diplomat, I handled a series of high-level portfolios, focusing on environmental diplomacy, climate finance and sustainable development in Africa and for Small Island Developing States, particularly in terms of raising awareness on the ocean /…

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Mauritius's portal to the world, playing a crucial role in unlocking partnerships, engaging development partners, and sharing Mauritius's values of hospitality, peace and good governance with the world. In my role as diplomat, I handled a series of high-level portfolios, focusing on environmental diplomacy, climate finance and sustainable development in Africa and for Small Island Developing States, particularly in terms of raising awareness on the ocean / blue economy and ocean governance.

    I also coordinated the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Trade, the foreign service's training and reflection platform, triggering dialogue and partnerships between the public and private sectors on emerging and complex issues such as digitalisation in Africa, climate finance, fisheries and sustainability in Mauritius, maritime security in the Indian Ocean and EU-Africa relations.

  • Diplomat

    Permanent Mission of Mauritius to the African Union

    - 3 ans 6 mois

    Addis Ababa

    Building upon my work in Mauritius on sustainable development, strategic partnerships and innovation in Africa, I am currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, working closely with the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa on continental efforts to implement Agenda 2063. I am focusing on the Reforms of the African Union, and on unlocking Africa's blue growth potential through the sustainable use and protection of its oceanic resources.

  • Service to Mauritius Intern - Regional Integration Division

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mauritius

    - 1 an 1 mois

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade

    I advanced regional integration in Sub-Saharan Africa by coordinating with Regional Economic Communities (RECs) such as the COMESA and organisations such as the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) or the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) on pressing issues such as climate change, maritime security and anti-piracy efforts and illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries (IUU).

  • "Nightliner"

    Manchester Nightline

    - 1 an 3 mois

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    Provided non-judgemental/ non-directive listening service and information to students who needed information or support.

  • Journalist Intern

    Radio One, Viva Voce Ltée

    - 3 mois

    Port Louis, Mauritius

    I learnt to source (first and second hand), verify, and process information in a high-pressure environment to deliver timely soundbites for hourly news on a wide range of topics - using sound editing software as well as demonstrating editing skills in both French and English.

Formation

  • Graphique SOAS University of London

    School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

    MSc Environment, Politics and Development Environmental Studies Distinction

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    My focus being on natural resources, the political economy of environment and community-led conservation, I investigated the policy frameworks underpinning the protection of marine biodiversity and the promotion of natural capital based sectors such as biology.

  • Centre for African Studies, SOAS

    Residential School on Governance and Development in Africa

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    • Youngest of the 25 participants chosen from the African continent to join discussions and sessions on governance in Africa.
    • Took part in a range of discussions on developmental issues relating to human rights, taxation, development aid as well as the creation of the Ibrahim Index on African Governance (IIAG).

  • Graphique The University of Manchester

    The University of Manchester

    BSocSc(Hons) Politics and International Relations

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    Activités et associations :Co-founder University of Manchester Francophone Society, Manchester International Society, Student Action, Biko bikes project, Manchester Leadership Programme

    - Studied comparative politics as well as various issues behind development ("The Politics of Globalisation and Development", "International Organisations and Global Governance").

    - Researched interplay of environmental and economic concerns in island states dependent on tourism through dissertation "The Political Ecology of Tourism in Tropical Islands".

  • Queen Elizabeth College

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    Activités et associations :School magazine editing team, Model United Nations group, MCA debating competition (3rd prize)

    2007 Cambridge Prize Winner: Cambridge Brilliance Award in Sociology (Commonwealth)

Expériences de bénévolat

  • Graphique Young European Leadership (YEL)

    Blogger at the +SocialGoodSummit

    Young European Leadership (YEL)

    - aujourd’hui 9 ans 6 mois

    • Blogged about the first + Social Good Summit to take place in the UK, addressing the issue of the role of technology in fostering sustainable development and positive social change.

  • Delegate at the Young Professionals Summit (YPS) and the Brussels Forum

    German Marshall Fund

    - aujourd’hui 9 ans 6 mois

    Lutte contre la pauvreté

    • One of the 70 young professionals to attend the 6th YPS Summit which addresses Transatlantic relations, issues related to diplomacy and geopolitics.
    • Participated, inter alia, in discussions relating to climate change and energy, as well as in a workshop on design thinking.

  • Graphique Global Shapers Community

    Global Shaper at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum

    Global Shapers Community

    - aujourd’hui 11 ans 8 mois

    • Selected to be part of the 2013 cohort of Global Shapers attending the World Economic Forum's key event, the Annual Meeting in Davos.
    • During this event, I actively engaged with prominent thinkers and panels on issues pertaining to oceans, youth employment and technology.

  • Volunteer Facilitator of the Capacity Building Working Group

    Major Group of Children and Youth

    - 1 an 6 mois

    Politique

    • I initiated and co-facilitated the Capacity Building working group which aimed to inform and inspire young people to participate in sustainable development ahead of the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development.
    • In addition to creating toolkits on sustainable development efforts, I engaged over 300 volunteers online (from all parts of the world) to ensure that young people without internet are given the chance to add their voice and express what their expectations were of the…

    • I initiated and co-facilitated the Capacity Building working group which aimed to inform and inspire young people to participate in sustainable development ahead of the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development.
    • In addition to creating toolkits on sustainable development efforts, I engaged over 300 volunteers online (from all parts of the world) to ensure that young people without internet are given the chance to add their voice and express what their expectations were of the Conference.

  • Advocate

    WFP/One Hunger and Agriculture Griot Project

    - 2 mois

    Lutte contre la pauvreté

    • I learned various aspects of advocacy on issues surrounding hunger, poverty and agriculture.
    • I took part in the training on how to effectively use media and design projects around these issues.

  • Co-coordinator

    Wake Up Call Mauritius

    - aujourd’hui 12 ans 9 mois

    Politique

    • I co-coordinated the Wake Up Call Mauritius campaign, to consolidate youth participation in sustainable development decision-making.

  • Project Coordinator

    Street Support Manchester

    - 1 an

    Lutte contre la pauvreté

    Coordinated weekly outreaches and food distribution for homeless people with Student Action Manchester, ensuring the safety of the volunteer team, learning valuable life lessons from people on the unseen side of the human spectrum.

Publications

Cours

  • Human Rights in the Developing World (Audit)

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  • Law and Natural Resources

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  • Political Ecology of Development

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  • Political Economy of Development

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  • The Indian Ocean in World Politics (Audit)

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Projets

  • #SeeingBlue

    - aujourd’hui

    #SeeingBlue is an award-winning initiative that empowers young people in small islands to protect the marine environment.

    Other creators
    See project

Prix et distinctions

  • Queen's Young Leader

    Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust

    The Queen’s Young Leader Award aims to recognise exceptional people aged 18-29 in the Commonwealth, who are taking the lead in their communities and using their skills to transform lives.

  • Opportunity Desk Young Person of the Month

    Opportunity Desk for You

    http://opportunitydesk.org/2014/06/01/barkha-mossae-from-mauritius-is-the-opportunity-desk-young-person-of-the-month-for-june-2014/

  • Arts Side Scholarship 2007

    State of Mauritius

    Highly competitive and prestigious scholarships awarded by the Government of Mauritius to the highest performing student in each of 4 different study streams.

  • Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship 2014-5

    Mo Ibrahim Foundation

    Governance for Development in Africa Initiative

Langues

  • English

    Bilingue ou langue natale

  • French

    Bilingue ou langue natale

  • Hindi

    Compétence professionnelle limitée

  • Mauritian Creole

    Bilingue ou langue natale

Organisations

  • One Young World

    Ambassador

    - aujourd’hui

    • One Young World is a premiere platform for young people of leadership calibre, where they are able to interact with global and corporate leaders to find solutions to global issues. Having attended the 3rd OYW in Pittsburgh, PA, I used this platform to advocate for coral reefs and the marine environment (see video above).

  • British Council Global Changemakers

    Global Changemaker

    - aujourd’hui

    As part of their endeavour to promote peace, partnerships and solutions, the Global Changemakers is a network which regroups youth from across the world, including in the context of youth summits, whilst building capacity to undertake projects and leadership activities.

  • Port Louis Hub of the Global Shapers Community

    Shaper, Curator 2013-4

    - aujourd’hui

    • The Global Shapers Community was set up by the World Economic Forum for young leaders under the age of 33, and is organised as city-based Hubs established by a Founding Curator. As the Curator 2013-4 (immediately succeeding the mandate of the Founding Curator), I successfully managed the task of building up a thriving Hub by launching recruitment processes, developing the basic infrastructure for the Hub including developing the Charter and enlarging its network, launching projects and above…

    • The Global Shapers Community was set up by the World Economic Forum for young leaders under the age of 33, and is organised as city-based Hubs established by a Founding Curator. As the Curator 2013-4 (immediately succeeding the mandate of the Founding Curator), I successfully managed the task of building up a thriving Hub by launching recruitment processes, developing the basic infrastructure for the Hub including developing the Charter and enlarging its network, launching projects and above all motivating and garnering Shapers around youth-led development. • As a Shaper, I have contributed to the successful completion of projects such as #SeeingBlue, the Hub's flagship project on oceans, and Youth Work Week to boost youth employment. • I am also involved with contributing ideas and thought leadership on matters pertaining to sustainable development.

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