Maximilian Schwarz

  • maximilianjn.black@gmail.com
  • Belgium
  • 28/02/2024
Laboratory, Field work, Office work Blue economy Conservation and ecology Communication Fisheries and aquaculture Marine policy Marine research

Work Experience

International Affairs Officer
Nov 2023 - Dec 2024 European Bureau for Conservation and Development

As international affairs officer, I am tasked with following and contributing to international ocean- and fisheries governance issues. I regularly work with stakeholders at the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). I also follow the proceedings of various Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs).

In my role, I draft communications and policy briefs that aim to bridge the gap between industry, academic, and policy actors, ensuring that those most impacted by international ocean governance decisions are well-informed and adequately represented, where possible.

Blue Book Trainee
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 European Commission

Contributed to fisheries policy development by:

  • Analysing European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) spending and identifying research and innovation knowledge gaps
  • Facilitating dialogue with Advisory Councils and the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries on policy implementation
  • Providing briefings, speaking notes, and policy advice; contributing to draft reports and formal letter responses to stakeholders
  • Advising colleagues on the use of citizen science in policymaking, data handling approaches, and youth perceptions of fisheries

Key achievements:

  • Identified innovative approaches to assessing fisheries displacement effects of current and future fisheries restrictions
  • Expanded upon Member State scientific fisheries data collection requirements through the development of a rubric
  • Drafted a handbook for colleagues with detailed instructions on how to use InfoSys (the database that houses EMFF data)

Education

Master of Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management
Sep 2021 - Sep 2023 Wageningen University

Name and surname

Maximilian Schwarz

Nationality

German and South African

Years of experience

1-3 years

Are you looking for a job in:

In my country of residence, I am willing to move abroad

Language (indicate level)

German (fluent)

English (fluent)

Dutch (spoken fluent - B2)

French (A2)

Digital competences (indicate level)

Microsoft Office Suite (proficient)

R-Studio (proficient)

Canva (proficient)

Data analysis (proficient)

Personal website / LinkedIN

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-schwarz-9aa031238/