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Dr Jaco Olivier

Carbon Ratings Scientist

Dr Jaco Olivier's interests

  • Blue Carbon

  • Forestry

  • Soil Carbon & Agriculture

  • Afforestation, Reforestation & Restoration

  • Avoided Deforestation

  • Improved Forest Management

  • Mangroves

  • Biodiversity

  • Biomass sampling

  • Carbon markets

  • Climate & carbon policy

  • Climate science

  • Conservation science

  • Earth science

  • Field scientist

  • Forest carbon

  • GIS

  • Government engagement

  • Nature-based solutions

  • Plant sciences

Dr Jaco Olivier is an ecologist, who's primary experience is in biological science and forestry, with a particular focus on plant ecology, ecosystems, carbon and biodiversity credits. His PhD focused on gaining a better understanding of how different landscapes and habitats impact giraffe ecology and behaviour in Zimbabwe.

Before joining BeZero, he was an NBS Technical Specialist at South Pole, focusing on the development and management of carbon offsetting projects, specifically ARR, REDD+ and IFM, across the Africa region.

Education

  • Stellenbosch University, PhD in Conservation Ecology, looking at Giraffe ecology across different landscapes in Zimbabwe

  • Stellenbosch University, MSc in Conservation Ecology

Research associations

  • Member of Southern African Wildlife Management Association

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