Expertise

Clients benefit from my multi-disciplinary expertise in environmental law, science and policy, combined with senior leadership experience at the national and international level.

Track record of achievement

Over the past 25 years, I have had the opportunity to lead high performing teams and coalitions to secure large-scale outcomes for nature and people in Australia and around the world:

100+ million acres protected

Leading strategic advocacy to secure large scale protected area commitments.

$1+ billion for conservation

Public funding secured for protected areas, Indigenous land and sea management.

600 experts aligned for ocean conservation

Global WWF oceans community coordinated across 60 countries to advance shared priorities.

120 partners aligned for conservation policy

Policy leadership across the BirdLife Partnership supporting coordinated international advocacy.

Strategies guiding conservation action

Conservation strategies developed and implemented across international organisations and partnerships.

Broad alliances for nature

Coalitions aligning governments, civil society, Indigenous partners, philanthropic foundations and industry.

“Conserving nature is my life’s work. I collaborate with conservation leaders and policymakers to secure lasting protection for oceans, rivers and landscapes in Australia and around the world. Together, we turn ambition into action — and action into lasting results for nature.”

- Pepe Clarke, Strategic advisor and consultant

Qualifications

Masters of Conservation Leadership (Distinction)

University of Cambridge

Master of Laws (Environmental Law)

University of Sydney

Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours)

Griffith University

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

Griffith University

Professional Experience

Global Oceans Leader, WWF International

2022-2025

Deputy Director, Outback to Oceans, Pew Charitable Trusts

2017-2022

Global Head of Policy, Birdlife International

2015-2017
Chief Executive Officer, Nature Conservation Council
2010-2014
Environmental Law Consultant
2009-2010
Regional Legal Advisor, IUCN Oceania
2006-2008
Programs Director, Environmental Defenders Office
2003-2006

Clarity for leaders.
Results for nature.

Working to protect nature? I’d be pleased to hear from you.