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.