Gina Pierre
Nassau,Bahamas
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in climate change policy and agricultural extension, honed at the Department of Agriculture. Proven expertise in greenhouse gas inventory assessment and NDC implementation tracking. Bilingual communicator, adept at fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to drive impactful initiatives. Passionate about enhancing data accuracy and supporting sustainable practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Cadet/ Agriculture Officer
Department of Agriculture
06.2019 - Current
- Conducted training workshops for agricultural extension officers and farmers on climate change impacts.
- Developed the National Agriculture GHG Inventory Improvement Plan to enhance data accuracy.
- Improved data collection processes for farmer registry and Bahamas Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
- Served as a member of National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) to influence policy direction.
- Acted as liaison for Platform for Climate Action in Agriculture in Latin America and Caribbean (PLACA).
- Prepared and submitted reports to Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources, and Family Island Affairs.
- Contributed to Minister’s speeches in Parliament, Department budget submissions, and Cabinet papers.
AOSIS Fellow | Attaché
Alliance of Small Island States Fellowship Programme; Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to the UN
New York, NEW YORK
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Attended United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change conferences and seminars to enhance support for the AOSIS Chair during climate change negotiations.
- Supported AOSIS Chair by documenting live meeting notes for effective coordination.
- Provided assistance to government officials and UN delegates to ensure smooth operations.
- Compiled reports on meetings, conducted country research, and completed assignments related to Attaché duties at Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to UN.
Education
IICA GCF AgREADY Regional Agriculture GHG Inventory Train-the-Trainer Program -
01.2022
UNFCCC Online IPCC Guidelines Training Program -
01.2021
The Bahamas Training Series on National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories & Mitigation Assessments -
01.2021
Remote Training on the IPCC Inventory Software for National GHG Inventories for the Latin America and Caribbean Region -
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering/Agronomy
Agrarian University of Havana
Mayabeque Province, Cuba01.2013
Skills
- NDC implementation tracking
- Greenhouse gas inventory assessment
- Agricultural extension expertise
- Fluent in Haitian Creole and Spanish
- Proficient in American Sign Language and Basic French
Professional Overview
- 2023 AOSIS Fellow
- Member of the National Climate Change Committee
- Liaison/member of the Platform for Climate Action in Agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean (PLACA)
- Climate change advocate
Professional Development
- Mitigation & Leap Software Training, 03/01/24, Not Provided, Nassau, Bahamas, Not Provided
- Bahamas CBIT Platform Training, 07/01/24 - 08/01/24, Not Provided, Nassau, Bahamas, Not Provided
- CBIT Train the Trainers, 09/01/24 - 10/01/24, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided
- NDC Validation Workshop, 09/30/24 - 10/11/24, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided
- Nat'l CC Policy Writing Training, 04/24/25, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided
- CBIT gSP, 03/12/25 - 03/14/25, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided
- UNFCCC Online IPCC Guidelines Training Program, 2021, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided
- The Bahamas Training Series on National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories & Mitigation Assessments, 2021, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided
- Remote Training on the IPCC Inventory Software for National GHG Inventories for the Latin America and Caribbean Region, 2021, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided
- IICA GCF AgREADY Regional Agriculture GHG Inventory Train-the-Trainer Program, 2022, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided
Timeline
AOSIS Fellow | Attaché
Alliance of Small Island States Fellowship Programme; Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to the UN
02.2023 - 12.2023
Administrative Cadet/ Agriculture Officer
Department of Agriculture
06.2019 - Current
IICA GCF AgREADY Regional Agriculture GHG Inventory Train-the-Trainer Program -
UNFCCC Online IPCC Guidelines Training Program -
The Bahamas Training Series on National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories & Mitigation Assessments -
Remote Training on the IPCC Inventory Software for National GHG Inventories for the Latin America and Caribbean Region -
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering/Agronomy
Agrarian University of Havana
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