Tina Redshaw
International Engagement Manager
International Organisation Partners Representative on Ramsar Convention CEPA Working group
Co-Chair CEPA Working Group, East Asia-Australasia Flyway Partnership
About me
I came to WWT from an international career as a diplomat, primarily working in China and South East Asia, but also shorter stints in Australia and the Pacific. I've served as the British Ambassador in both Timor-Leste and Cambodia. Before becoming a diplomat, I started out in the UK's international volunteering organisation VSO, as Country Director China and Mongolia and then Regional Programme Manager for SE Asia.
In my diplomatic roles, besides the politics and economics, I've worked on climate change, environment, renewable energy and sustainability, and supported NGOs implementing Darwin Initiative and other UK government funded programmes. I've taken an interest in the natural environment and conservation since growing up next to the coast, with most of my hard-earned holidays in recent years being taken trekking in the Himalayas, cycling or exploring national parks and coastlines.
My role
As the International Engagement Manager I'm leading my team to deliver our wetland conservation courses on the Wetland Learning Hub and grow the Resources library , to manage and support our two global networks: Wetland Link International and World Wetland Network, to oversee our Wetland Engagement Advisory Services, and to support our global stakeholders and partners deliver ever better CEPA (Communication, Capacity Building, Education, Participation and Awareness Raising).
Experience and interests
Drawing on my diplomacy and international experience I am eager to support our partners in sharing best practices through creative and innovative approaches that help wetland centres craft memorable experiences for visitors of all ages. By doing so, we can inspire more people to forge meaningful connections with wetlands and discover their wonders firsthand.
I am also passionate about finding new ways to communicate the vital importance of biodiversity and protecting our natural environment to broader audiences - particularly to those who may not often immerse themselves in nature. Equally, I care deeply about raising awareness of the profound mental health benefits that come from spending time outdoors, especially in the restorative presence of water.