Lionel Hachemin
United Kingdom
As director of IFAW’s global portfolio of wildlife cybercrime projects and activities, Lionel provides technical leadership and management support to cybercrime activities, including research, engagement, strategy, and training.
Lionel’s journey into wildlife conservation began during university when he joined IFAW as a wildlife cyber-spotter volunteer. Lionel later joined IFAW as a temporary wildlife campaigner for the French office and then as a global researcher, leading to his current role as program director.
Lionel’s work on wildlife cybercrime and, more broadly, wildlife crime also contributes to strengthening IFAW’s impact in programs implemented jointly with governments, NGOs, or other organizations, such as the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online.
Background
Research Officer, Wildlife Crime, IFAW, United Kingdom
Wildlife Campaigner, IFAW, France
Education
MA Environment, Politics and Globalisation – King’s College London, United Kingdom
ICM – Master’s Degree in Science and Executive Engineering – École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne, France
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