Julie Gibson
Doctoral Researcher at Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance (SCELG)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Theory of Change
NEF ConsultingAug, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance (SCELG)
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Doctoral Researcher
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Jan 2018 - Present
PhD researcher focusing on international watercourses law and its implementation through international development projects.
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Consultant
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Aug 2019 - Sep 2019
Assisting with analysis of responses to the Scottish National Islands Plan and Islands Community Impact Assessment consultation run by the Scottish Government.
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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Philippines
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
Providing legislative analysis of the legal frameworks covering a number of international river basins to distill good practices and recommendations which will contribute to the development of legislative and planning mechanisms for ecological protection in the Yellow River Basin. Providing legislative analysis of the legal frameworks covering a number of international river basins to distill good practices and recommendations which will contribute to the development of legislative and planning mechanisms for ecological protection in the Yellow River Basin.
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Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance (SCELG), Glasgow City Council
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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Consultant
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Aug 2021 - Oct 2021
Development of a series of explanatory panels on the international climate change regime creating a ‘Climate Walk’ along the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow for knowledge enhancement during COP26 Development of a series of explanatory panels on the international climate change regime creating a ‘Climate Walk’ along the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow for knowledge enhancement during COP26
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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
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Sri Lanka
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Research Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Editor
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Feb 2020 - Jun 2021
Development of Omo-Turkana Basin Book, building on the DAFNE project. Forms part of the Earthscan series of books on major river basins of the world. Development of Omo-Turkana Basin Book, building on the DAFNE project. Forms part of the Earthscan series of books on major river basins of the world.
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Water Governance Expert/Research Assistant
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Jun 2018 - Oct 2020
Water Governance Expert on the European Commission funded DAFNE project focusing on the use of a decision-analytic framework to explore the water-energy-food nexus in complex and transboundary water resources systems of fast-growing developing countries. Specifically responsible for providing research assistance within the legal component of the project, focusing on the development of models and principles of water governance. The project focuses on the Zambezi and Omo-Turkana basins. Water Governance Expert on the European Commission funded DAFNE project focusing on the use of a decision-analytic framework to explore the water-energy-food nexus in complex and transboundary water resources systems of fast-growing developing countries. Specifically responsible for providing research assistance within the legal component of the project, focusing on the development of models and principles of water governance. The project focuses on the Zambezi and Omo-Turkana basins.
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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
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Sri Lanka
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Research Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Environmental Law Specialist
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Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
Short-term consultant on the European Commission funded DAFNE Project which aims to develop a Decision-Analytic Framework to support the water-energy-food nexus in transboundary water systems in developing countries. Research focused on models of environmental policy within the Omo-Gibe-Turkana and Zambezi River basins, to identify how well matched institutional frameworks are with the conservation of environmental goods and how they may be reformed to improve sustainability. Short-term consultant on the European Commission funded DAFNE Project which aims to develop a Decision-Analytic Framework to support the water-energy-food nexus in transboundary water systems in developing countries. Research focused on models of environmental policy within the Omo-Gibe-Turkana and Zambezi River basins, to identify how well matched institutional frameworks are with the conservation of environmental goods and how they may be reformed to improve sustainability.
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Cardno International Development
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Australia
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International Trade and Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Junior Consultant
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Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
Providing business development support, client services and project management. Heavily involved in proposal writing and reviewing, particularly within the sectors of Water Resource Management and Climate Change. Responsible for tracking and obtaining new business with government and non-government donors and in the private sector. Supported the growth of Cardno Emerging Markets' core business through client diversification, cross marketing, and actively seeking new opportunities. Provided support to the day-to-day management of projects, support services to the implementation teams, including recruitment of international and locally engaged staff, oversight of financial systems and ensuring delivery of project objectives. Show less
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Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance (SCELG)
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Associate
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
Desk-based research on dual-use research of concern, focussing on the legislative frameworks surrounding the manufacture and production of medication and vaccines which may be misused. Prepared succinct issue briefs within a limited time frame detailing all legislative change to date, which were subsequently used to contribute to a larger piece of research. Desk-based research on dual-use research of concern, focussing on the legislative frameworks surrounding the manufacture and production of medication and vaccines which may be misused. Prepared succinct issue briefs within a limited time frame detailing all legislative change to date, which were subsequently used to contribute to a larger piece of research.
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The Challenges Group
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United Kingdom
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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University Programme Coordinator
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Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
Responsible for the organisation of the field dissertation programme with LLM International Law & Sustainable Development students at the University of Strathclyde and MSc Geoscience students at the University of Edinburgh. Role involved reading applications, selecting and interviewing students for field work abroad and sourcing bespoke placements within the countries of Zambia, Ghana and Uganda. Logistically coordinating placements with academic programmes to ensure both personal and academic objectives were achieved. Show less
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University of Strathclyde
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Climate and Sustainability Project (CASP)
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
Member of a student led project focussing on the legal and policy links between sustainable development and climate change in the lead up to the publication of the Sustainable Development Goals and the COP21 negotiations. The group of six students was divided into two smaller teams, mapping the progress of the two frameworks through the production of several policy briefs. The research was subsequently presented in the form of an interactive workshop in June 2015 at the University of Strathclyde, featuring key note speakers from the Department for International Development and the University of Hong Kong. Show less
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Mhor Group
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Receptionist
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Mar 2013 - Sep 2014
Over the years I have held many part and full-time positions within the hospitality industry. Although not directly relevant in the development of my chosen career path each position has taught me valuable and transferrable skills such as: problem solving, time management and teamwork as well as verbal and written communication skills. In my role as head receptionist duties included: - Using online systems to take hotel reservations - Customer service to a 4* standard - Event coordinating and planning, marketing (Weddings, Mhor Festival 2013/14, Itison deals) - Finance: dealing with the hotels daily takings, keeping track of all financial details for transfer to accountant. - Managing a small team Show less
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European Training Services
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Teacher: China Teaching Programme
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
- English teacher at a middle school, teaching children aged between 11-17. - Taught large classes of between 50-60 children, as well as one-to-one tuition - Improved the fluency and understanding of English known by teachers within the school - Developed speaking materials and lesson plans which were adopted by the school and are now used within day-to-day teaching. - English teacher at a middle school, teaching children aged between 11-17. - Taught large classes of between 50-60 children, as well as one-to-one tuition - Improved the fluency and understanding of English known by teachers within the school - Developed speaking materials and lesson plans which were adopted by the school and are now used within day-to-day teaching.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
University of Strathclyde
Master of Laws (LLM), International Law and Sustainable Development -
2008 - 2012
University of Aberdeen
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law -
2002 - 2008
McLaren High School
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