Tsveti Bandakova

Tsveti Bandakova is a Project Manager at the World Resources Institute, specializing in ocean governance and nature crime prevention since January 2023. Bandakova has a robust background in project management and research, demonstrated through previous roles at Coventry University, where responsibilities included managing the RECOMS.EU project and supporting various EU-funded initiatives focused on agroecology and food systems. Bandakova holds a PhD in South Asian Studies from The University of Edinburgh and has worked on interdisciplinary projects that connect academic research with community needs, particularly related to food security and sustainability. Prior experiences also include project coordination and research assistance in various organizations, highlighting a commitment to environmental and social issues.