Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH
Roald Leeuwerik is a PhD candidate at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH, working on the TransTourism project, which focuses on wastewater management in small-scale tourism along tropical coasts, emphasizing stakeholder perceptions and power dynamics across field sites in Tanzania, Indonesia, and Colombia. Previous experiences include a trainee position at the Council of the European Union in the Fisheries sector, conducting a master's thesis on societal acceptance of seabed mining at Wageningen University & Research, and internships with various organizations such as the Responsible Business Alliance and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. Roald holds a Master’s Degree in Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management from Wageningen University & Research and has conducted research and feasibility studies in environmental compliance and resource management throughout their academic and professional career.
Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH
The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH aims to provide a scientific basis for the protection and sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems. Its activities are focused on three main areas: 1) Research: In close cooperation with partners in the tropics, ZMT leads interdisciplinary projects concerning the structure and functioning of tropical coastal ecosystems such as coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, upwelling areas and river estuaries. These habitats are among the most productive on the planet and of great economic and ecological importance. Consequently, their response to human impact and natural changes are of great interest. 2) Capacity development: ZMT is involved in the education of students and young scientists from all over the world in the field of tropical marine ecology and in the tropics ZMT supports capacity development in the area of research. 3) Consulting: ZMT is a national and international focal point for research, educational and government institutions for the exchange of expert knowledge in the field of tropical marine ecology. Alumni Programme: Through cooperative research projects and capacity-building programmes, ZMT has established an extensive scientific network of about 800 alumni. For more information and to become part of the ZMT Alumni Network, please join our Alumni Group on LinkedIn. Keep an eye on our page: We will regularly post updates on new and ongoing research projects, publications, conferences, seminars as well as capacity-development activities and alumni events. ****************** ZMT on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/LeibnizZMT ****************** ZMT privacy policy: https://www.leibniz-zmt.de/en/privacy.html ZMT Imprint: https://www.leibniz-zmt.de/en/imprint.html