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Short Profile of the Person:
Dr. Benno Boer studied Geology in Marburg – Germany
Biology in Osnabrueck – Germany and Geography in Paderborn – Germany.
He holds university degrees in Biology and Physical Geography.
In addition he has edited, authored and co-authored many scientific and environmental books, book contributions, and peer reviewed publications. I have been working and living in the Gulf since 20 years, including United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Dr. Benno Boer works for UNESCO as a professional project manager with international experience in the marine, coastal, and terrestrial environmental sciences, supported by a good knowledge of dealing with Government authorities, IGOs, NGOs, and the private sector, including fund-raising. Professional background in natural and urban ecosystems, natural sciences, and sustainable development disciplines, such as habitat research and rehabilitation, resources and sensitivity mapping, protected areas, biosalinity development, water, ecotourism, policy development, and general project management, including social and cultural activities.
Short Profile of the Company:
UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945. For this specialized United Nations agency, it is not enough to build classrooms in devastated countries or to publish scientific breakthroughs. Education, Social and Natural Science, Culture and Communication are the means to a far more ambitious goal: to build peace in the minds of men.
Today, UNESCO functions as a laboratory of ideas and a standard-setter to forge universal agreements on emerging ethical issues. The Organization also serves as a clearinghouse – for the dissemination and sharing of information and knowledge – while helping Member States to build their human and institutional capacities in diverse fields. In short, UNESCO promotes international co-operation among its 193 Member States and six Associate Members in the fields of education, science, culture and communication.
UNESCO is working to create the conditions for genuine dialogue based upon respect for shared values and the dignity of each civilization and culture.
Through its strategies and activities, UNESCO is actively pursuing the Millennium Development Goals, including helping countries implement a national strategy for sustainable development to reverse current trends in the loss of environmental resources.