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Nilesh Goundar.

Nilesh Goundar.

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Nilesh's work with people as an educator made him realise he had the obligation to ensure they had a sustainable livelihood as well.

Hailing from the Pacific region where fisheries is the principal  resource, Nilesh left his human rights educator job in 2005 to join Greenpeace Australia Pacific as the Pacific administration and oceans team leader.

This for Nilesh is a move he will never regret as he spearheads a campaign for  sustainable and equitable fisheries in the Pacific.

He  received his primary and secondary education in Fiji and went on to study at Macquarie University in Sydney.  Returning to Fiji he continued with post-graduate studies, taught at various secondary schools, became head of science and lectured at the University of the South Pacific.

His zeal for environmental and youth issues led him  to represent  Fiji and organisations in many high profile fora. Goundar, who is based in Fiji  is married to Mere Yabaki and they have  two daughters,  Zarina and Inaya.