Elisa Ulazzi is an environmental scientist with over 25 years of experience in consulting and academia. Holding an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Bologna, she specializes in ICZM, EIA, Integrated Water Management, sustainable development, and Nature-based Solutions. Since 2005, she has worked as an independent consultant and project manager on international initiatives across Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia, focusing on coastal and marine conservation, including Blue Carbon. She combines environmental assessment, stakeholder engagement, and multidisciplinary teamwork to deliver collaborative, science-based strategies for sustainable and climate-resilient ecosystems.