Giselle
Hazzan
Giselle is a senior executive at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, where she has held various leadership roles in the fields of conservation, environmental education, and public engagement. Over the course of her career, she has made significant contributions to nature conservation in Israel, including wetland habitat restoration, the development of nature reserves, and the protection of biodiversity and open landscapes.
In recognition of her achievements, she received a prestigious international award from the Ramsar Convention for her leadership in integrating practical fieldwork with scientific and educational approaches to wetland management.
In her current role as head of community relations, she has led the development of a strategic model for engaging communities in environmental planning, development, and conservation efforts. Her work focuses on fostering constructive dialogue between public authorities and local stakeholders, aiming to build trust, enhance cooperation, and integrate community perspectives into conservation strategies.
As a Fulbright Humphrey fellow, Giselle seeks to explore international models of participatory environmental governance and community-based conservation. Her goal is to refine and expand the organizational framework she developed, strengthen professional knowledge exchange, and promote long-term institutional change that positions communities as active partners in the enduring conservation of nature, landscapes, and heritage.
