Leader: Bachir Raissouni

Contributed by Bachir Raissouni

Job: Professor of Environmental Sciences and Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Issues & Regional Development at Alakhawayn University.

Where do you work?  Ifrane, Morocco

Degree(s):  Ph.D in Environmental & Agricultural Chemistry, New Mexico University.

Area(s) of expertise: Environmental and agricultural chemistry and sustainable development.

What are the highlights of your career accomplishments? Being a professor and academic dean, and my time in NGO leadership.

What are your favorite species and/or landscapes?
My favorite species is the cedar tree and my favorite landscape is the ocean.

Why are you passionate about conservation? To keep a balance between nature and humans, the challenge of sustainable development and conservation.

What gives you hope? I get motivation from people and the actions of other NGOs.