Sakhile Silitshena

Sakhile Silitshena currently serves as the Head of Science, Policy and Governance at UN Biodiversity since November 2021. Previous positions include Principal Consultant at Whitebird Enviro Consult, Inc., Climate Policy Specialist at the Green Climate Fund, and Program Manager for Climate Change at UN Biodiversity. Sakhile's extensive experience also encompasses roles such as Sustainable Development Programme Manager at Heinrich Böll Foundation, Environmental Specialist at E.I.A Projects (PTY) Ltd, Conservation Officer at Kalahari Conservation Society, Project Officer at UNDP, and Wildlife Officer at the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. Sakhile holds a Master's degree in Environmental Law from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Botswana.