Angelique Pouponneau

Angelique Pouponneau is a Seychellois lawyer and ocean advocate driving the next generation of environmental leadership from Small Island Developing States. Angelique has an LLM in Environmental Law from Queen Mary University and a PhD underway on sustainable ocean economies. In her previous role as CEO of the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust, Angelique raised over US$15 million for marine conservation and managed a multi-million-dollar fund. She led efforts as Chief of Staff to the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Team and as Policy Advisor to the Alliance of Small Island States, bridging local action with global policy. In 2015 Angelique was recognised as a Queen’s Young Leader in recognition in recognition of her work to preserve the environment. She has shaped international environmental law, advancing ocean-climate negotiations and the Loss and Damage Fund. Fluent in English, French, and Seychelles Creole, Angelique creates innovative solutions for small island states and champions blue economy initiatives globally.