Jeremy Raguain

Jeremy is a Seychellois conservationist who holds a Bachelor of Social Science in International Relations and Environmental Geographical Sciences and Bachelor of Social Science in International Relations (Honors) from the University of Cape Town, a Diploma in Environmental Management from the Technical University of Dresden. He is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy at Columbia University.

Jeremy is also an alumnus of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Fellowship and simultaneously served as the Seychelles Permeant Mission to the United Nation’s Climate Change and Ocean Advisor throughout 2022 participating in climate change and high seas negotiations.

Before negotiating international environmental law on behalf of Seychelles, small island developing and African states, Jeremy worked with the Seychelles Islands Foundation for over five years coordinating the foundation’s projects - such as the Aldabra Clean-Up Project - and communications while contributing to national policy focused on climate change, biodiversity and ocean conservation, as well as environmental impact assessment.

Jeremy is also youth activist volunteering his time to the representation of young people - especially those from islands, Africa and Global South - in environmental and sustainability issues.

Skills Jeremy is able to offer mentorship:

• Review and advice on applications/ personal statements/CV writing

• Advice and review of project proposal/ideas/pitches

• Discussion of ideas/ critical thinking

• Career advice/sounding board

• Writing support (academic or non-academic)

• Presentation practice/review