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About Rhona Barr
Bio: Rhona Barr’s work focuses on the role of economic instruments in marine conservation and sustainable development, and in designing programs that translate to real benefits for stakeholders and the environment. Her analyses have covered a wide range of topics, including value-chain economics, sustainable financing for marine protected areas, and infrastructure development. In recent years her work has focused on Indonesia and the Pacific. Ms. Barr holds a PhD in Environmental Economics, an MSc in Environmental Economics and Policy, and a BSc is in Zoology. She is a co-author, along with Noah Greenberg, of the UNEP discussion paper MPA Finance: Status and Future Directions.
