The secretariat consists of the permanent team of the OCP. Thanks to its diversity and skills, the team invests itself on a daily basis to undertake the various missions of advocacy, knowledge dissemination and mobilisation.

Gauthier Carle

Executive Director 

Gauthier Carle is Executive Director of the Ocean & Climate Platform. He works to translate scientific knowledge into concrete policy action, strengthening the integration of the ocean–climate–biodiversity system into international, European, and French policies. He notably coordinates the France Ocean Committee. Gauthier holds a Master’s degree in Policies and Practices of International Organizations from Sciences Po Grenoble, as well as a Master’s degree in Transition Governance, Ecology and Societies from AgroParisTech.

Marine Lecerf

Head of International Policy

Marine Lecerf works toward strengthening international ocean governance, and promotes ocean-based solutions to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. She holds a Master’s degree in International Cooperation from Sciences Po.

Cyrielle Lâm

Head of Mobilisation

Cyrielle Lâm works as International mobilisation and communication Project officer. She also assists the Head of Mobilisation and Communication on a regular basis. 

Cyrielle holds a Master’s degree in International Relations with a specialisation in International Programme Management (IO/NGO) from the University Jean Moulin Lyon 3. Since the end of her studies, she has been working in non-governmental organisations in the field of environmental protection. 

Victor Brun

Science Lead

Victor Brun is Science Lead at the Ocean & Climate Platform. Drawing on the expertise of the OCP’s scientific network, he works to build bridges between research and policy-making. Victor holds a master’s degree in environmental policies from Sciences Po and a Ph.D. in marine environmental sciences from the École Pratique des Hautes Études.

Luna Merino

Head of Strategic Partnership

Luna works on developing new high-value partnerships for the OCP around the ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus.

Before this role, she was appointed by the OCP to work with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs on international mobilization for UNOC3, notably contributing to the creation of La Baleine (Green Zone).

Luna holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy from Imperial College London and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Bath in the UK.

Noé Ade

National Policy Officer – Coordinator of the NGO of the French Ocean Committee

Noé works to advance the consideration of ocean–climate–biodiversity issues in French policies, supporting the Head of National Advocacy. He also contributes to the coordination of NGOs within the France Ocean Committee. Noé holds a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in environmental policy at Sciences Po Paris.

Sara Benbalit

Communication Officer

Sara is OCP’s Communication Officer. Passionate about ocean protection and its role in tackling climate change, she delivers strategic and creative communications to help integrate the ocean into global climate responses. She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and European Affairs from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan) and completed an exchange at Sciences Po (PSIA) in Paris.

Anna Lafforgue

International Policy Officer

Anna works to strengthen the integration of ocean–climate–biodiversity issues into international policy processes. She supports the Platform’s international advocacy and engagement with partners, with a particular focus on strengthening synergies between the climate and biodiversity agendas within the framework of the CBD and the BBNJ Agreement.Before joining the OCP, Anna worked at the OECD on maritime decarbonisation and industrial policy. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action from Sciences Po Paris.

Clara Goulet

National Policy Intern

As an intern working alongside Noé, Clara contributes to the activities of the Ocean & Climate Platform, supporting advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening the integration of ocean–climate issues into French public policies. She also takes part in NGO coordination activities within the framework of the France Ocean Committee. Clara is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in European Policies at Sciences Po Aix, with a strong interest in environmental policy.

Paul-Emile Pissier

International Policy Assistant

Within the International Policy team, Paul-Emile supports OCP’s global advocacy work and strategy development on the ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus. He holds a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University and a Master in Management from HEC Paris.

Thomas Bridier

Science-Policy Support

Alongside Victor Brun, Thomas works to advance the integration of science and research within policymaking. With a research publication in Marine Policy, Thomas is particularly interested in the effective and enforced designation of Marine Protected Areas and the integration of coastal and indigenous communities in the decision-making processes. Thomas holds a master’s degree in Marine Systems and Policies and a bachelor’s degree in ecological and environmental sciences from the University of Edinburgh.