Hussein Alidina
Hussein has worked for WWF in various settings on projects spanning all three of Canada’s Oceans – the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic. He has provided conservation assessments and applied conservation science support for identifying priority marine conservation areas, assessing cumulative impacts of human activity and developing approaches for incorporating climate change in conservation planning.
In his current role based out of Vancouver, Hussein supports the Pacific Region Program to advance marine conservation through tools such as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Marine Spatial Planning, Ecosystem Based Management, Fisheries Certification and Climate Adaptation.
As a native of East Africa, Hussein has taken up periodic assignments there that have included running a community-based fisheries program, engaging coastal fisheries management and policy and providing analysis for watershed planning. He is an Associate at CORDIO East Africa.
Hussein holds a B.Sc. in Environmental & Resource Science, a Graduate Certificate in GIS Applications and an Interdisciplinary Master’s degree in Marine Management. In his spare time Hussein is an avid hiker, touring cyclist, kayaker and enjoys volunteering on various local and community initiatives.
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