Minna Epps

Minna Epps is the Head of IUCN'S Ocean Team (Ocean Governance, Ocean and Climate change, Marine pollution and Blue Natural capital). Minna has over 20 years of experience in international conservation and development work from the field to global policy. She brings her experience from IUCN, European Commission, UNEP, WTO, and marine conservation NGOs, as well as eight years with the Marine Stewardship Council. Minna is a marine biologist with studies from Imperial College, Rhode Island School of Oceanography and UC Berkeley. She represents IUCN in various Ocean fora and networks, Strategic Adviser to the Blue Action Fund, and Chair of the Blue Natural Capital Funding Facility Executive Committee.