I’m an applied ecologist and conservation biologist with over eight years of global experience advising on biodiversity outcomes, land-use impacts, and nature-positive strategies. I work at the intersection of science, policy, and implementation, helping organisations translate complex ecological data into actionable plans—whether through corporate sustainability roadmaps or field-based conservation projects. I’ve collaborated with corporate sustainability teams, NGOs, academic institutions, government agencies, and local communities to ensure strategies are both science-driven and locally grounded.
My regional experience spans Borneo, Colombia, Oman, and Madagascar, where I’ve led or supported work on:
- Assessing biodiversity outcomes under various land uses and agricultural practices
- Designing long-term biodiversity monitoring protocols for impact tracking
- Developing and applying spatial prioritisation tools for conservation and restoration
- Informing reforestation strategies based on ecological connectivity and resilience
Currently, I work as a consultant at The Biodiversity Consultancy, where I leverage my expertise to guide sustainable land management and biodiversity conservation efforts globally. I support clients in developing science-based targets and metrics, designing biodiversity monitoring protocols, and assessing dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities (DIRO) across value chains. I bring both technical rigour and strategic insight to ensure that sustainability strategies are grounded in the best available ecological evidence.
My academic background includes a PhD in Tropical Ecology and Conservation from The University of Sheffield, where I studied how selective logging in tropical forests affects biodiversity. I’ve since worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Florida, where I helped inform reforestation planning in Madagascar, and as a Research Analyst in an interdisciplinary project investigating the ecological impacts of armed conflict in Colombia.
Whether you’re seeking guidance on biodiversity data collection, designing restoration strategies, aligning with disclosure frameworks, or building a credible nature strategy—I bring deep technical expertise, regional field experience, and a collaborative approach to help you meet your biodiversity goals.
Key Expertise
- Biodiversity monitoring
- Biodiversity metrics
- Science-based targets
- Land-use change
- Sustainable agriculture
- Forest restoration
- Conservation planning and spatial prioritisation
- Nature-related DIRO assessment
- Biodiversity frameworks
Dr Cindy Cosset 