Salata Scholar Seminar | Jacqueline Evans

Join us at the 5th session of the Salata Scholar Seminar Series for a discussion with Jacqueline Evans, an MC-MPA 2024 student at the Harvard Kennedy School from the Cook Islands in the Pacific, as she sheds light on the potential threats to ocean biodiversity in the transition to renewable energy.



About the talk 

🐠 Discover the journey behind establishing the world’s largest multiple-use marine protected area, followed by insights into critical minerals found in the deep sea. Learn about the proposal to mine these minerals for the renewable energy transition and the current activities preparing for deep-sea mining in the Cook Islands.

About the Speaker 

Jacqueline Evans is an MC-MPA 2024 student at the Harvard Kennedy School. She has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (Biology emphasis) from the University of the South Pacific and a Master of Arts in Geography from the University of Hawaii. Jacqui has worked nine years for the nonprofit sector and ten years in the public sector with a commitment to protecting the marine environment. 

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the intersection of renewable energy and marine conservation! 🌏🌿