CO-CREATED PROJECTS
Pathways of Impact
Trusted Partnerships for National and Regional Impact
Dr. Reem AlMealla’s expertise in marine ecology, environmental policy, and community-centered conservation has led her to be entrusted by governments, UN agencies, and international organizations to deliver research, advisory services, and strategic frameworks. Each commissioned project reflects not only technical excellence, but a deep commitment to building resilient ecosystems, informed policies, and empowered communities.
Through these partnerships, Reem brings science, traditional knowledge, and collaborative leadership together — shaping pathways where conservation efforts move beyond ambition into meaningful, lasting action. Selected commissioned projects showcasing Dr. Reem AlMealla’s trusted expertise in advancing environmental conservation and governance.
Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for Climate Mitigation & Adaptation in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Year: 2025-Current
Client: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Copenhagen Climate Center
Role: Technical Consultant for the Biodiversity Sector
Alignment of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) of the Kingdom of Bahrain with the GBF (Components 1, 2 and 3)
Year: 2023-2025
Client: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Role: Technical Biodiversity Consultant for Components 1 (National Biodiversity Targets & Indicators) & 2 (Biodiversity Monitoring Systems)
Development of GCC Manual for Dredging & Reclamation Activities in the GCC Region
Year: 2019 –2020
Client: UN Environment – Office of West Asia
Role: Project Consultant
Preparation of the Third National Report & Action Plan of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Year: 2016
Client: Supreme Council for Environment
Role: National Consultant
Updating the Bahrain National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
Year: 2014-2016
Client: Supreme Council for Environment
Role: Project Manager
Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6) – Regional Assessment of West Asia
Year: 2015-2016
Client: United Nations Environment Programme – Regional Office of West Asia (UNEP- ROWA)
Role: Co-ordinating Lead Author (CLA) for the Biota Chapter
Preparation of the First National Red List assessment for Kingdom of Bahrain
Year: 2015-2016
Client: Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage & Supreme Council for Environment
Role: National Expert
Socio-Economic Aspects of the Northern Oyster beds
Year: December 2013 – June 2014
Client: Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage & Supreme Council for Environment
Role: National Consultant
Embedding the Environment in the SDGs within the Arab Region
Year: November – December 2013
Client: United Nations Environment Programme – Regional Office of West Asia (UNEP- ROWA)
Role: Communications Consultant