Sarah French is a highly experienced consultant, academic and practitioner, with 20 years background in the field of international development, business, sustainability and tourism. Professional expertise and capacities include:

• Particular skills in business and biodiversity with projects involving public/private sector partnerships and investment for sustainability

• Skilled in developing and delivering training and educational material, in both University and training institute environments

• Conducted World Bank/IFC scoping visits and project evaluations, and has written programme strategies for GEF funding proposal projects

• Instrumental in developing initiatives in development awareness and advocacy, bio-business tools for investment and codes of conduct for ethical tourism

• Worked extensively in the UK, Europe and South America,  and also in Africa and Asia