Dr Brian MacSharry

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Dr Brian MacSharry works as an Expert in Biodiversity at the European Environment Agency in Copenhagen. With over two decades of experience, Brian has dedicated his career to conservation efforts, working at various levels from the Irish Government to international platforms. After an initial five-year stint with the Irish government, Brian transitioned to roles focused on gathering and evaluating data related to habitat and species conservation within the EU, as well as the management of protected areas across Europe. Following this, Brian assumed leadership of a team at UNEP-WCMC, overseeing global progress toward Biodiversity Targets, specifically in relation to protected areas. Since 2018, Brian has been at the European Environment Agency, working in a variety of roles leading and supporting work on EU and Global Biodiversity policies. Brian has a extensive experience in protected areas, nature restoration, assessments of the state of nature and mainstreaming nature into the wider society.