Jeff A. Ardron
Africa Oceans Director

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Biography
As the Africa Oceans Director for The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Dr Ardron oversees marine conservation, currently in Angola, Gabon, Kenya, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, and United republic of Tanzania. With over 30 years of experience in the ocean space, he is a recognised leader and international expert in marine and environmental governance, policy, planning and conservation. He has spearheaded innovative and impactful work in government, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as research and academia.
Previously, in London, he led the landmark Commonwealth Blue Charter, a unique international agreement that he conceived and established. Dr Ardron is also a co-founder of two NGOs, three international initiatives, and a board member of several others. A researcher and author, he has over 60 papers in peer-reviewed literature and co-authored a textbook on international marine policy.
He holds a Ph.D. in Ocean and Earth Science from University of Southampton, UK, and an MSc in Environment and Management from Royal Roads University, Canada.