James Mayers

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Head, Natural Resources Group
+44 (0) 131 226 7040
james.mayers@iied.org
Expertise: 

Sustainable forestry, rural livelihoods and governance of natural resources. Particular experience in Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Liberia, Cameroon, Brazil, Costa Rica, China, Pakistan, India and Papua New Guinea.

Current work: 

Research and policy influence for improved governance and justice in forestry and natural resource use. Co-Leader of The Forests Dialogue.

Before IIED: 

Country officer, WWF International in Liberia and Tanzania.
MA Natural Sciences Cambridge, MA Development Studies East Anglia.

Languages: 
English, Spanish and French