Judy Beaumont holds an M.Phil. in Environmental Science, a B.A. (Hons) in African Studies, and a B.A. in English & Industrial Psychology from the University of Cape Town. With 30 years of experience in environmental sustainability, ocean and coastal management, and climate change response, she is currently a part-time Director at the International Ocean Institute of Southern Africa. Previously, she served in the South African Government, leading initiatives on marine and coastal legislation, expanding marine protected areas, growing the blue economy, and coordinating the National Antarctic Programme. She also provided leadership on national climate change policy. Judy has represented South Africa in multilateral environmental negotiations, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), and the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD), contributing to global environmental policy and sustainability efforts.
