Mikhail Paltsyn

"A passionate conservation expert who’s great to work with. He is knowledgeable, efficient, and consistently delivers high-quality work with speed and professionalism."

"In depth subject knowledge with excellent professionalism and extremely diligent."

"Mikhail is a highly qualified biodiversity specialist with extensive research experience. He has contributed significantly to the field through numerous scientific publications. His professionalism, scientific expertise, and commitment to research make him a valuable expert and collaborator. I highly recommend him."

"He is very professional, has a very good a constructive thinking to solve the issue, very well on preparing of concept and strategy."

"Misha is a highly accomplished professional with global experience and extensive expertise in biodiversity issues, as well as in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the design and structuring of NBSAPs for various countries."

"Mikhail was the Team Leader of an assignment to develop a Program on sustainable tourism in Indonesia and I was part of the team of national and international consultants that he led. During the assignment, Mikhail showed not only technical excellent but also a great leadership style bringing the team together. I learnt from him and wish to work with him again."

"I had the pleasure of working with Mikhail as part of a Project Preparation Grant team for a GEF-funded environmental project in Nauru, where he served as Project Lead. He brought strong technical leadership, deep knowledge across a wide range of environmental and development areas.

What stood out most was his skills in project design, particularly in ensuring that environmental projects are technically sound, strategically aligned, and responsive to national priorities and donor expectations in the context of small island states.

I strongly endorse Mikhail for roles involving environmental project design, technical leadership, and strategic project development."

"I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Mikhail Paltsyn on wildlife conservation and research projects in Central Asia. Mikhail is a highly knowledgeable and dedicated conservation professional with extensive experience in biodiversity monitoring, protected area management, and large mammal conservation. He is a reliable colleague and an excellent team player, and I highly recommend him."

"Throughout our collaboration, Mikhail consistently demonstrated a strong understanding of biodiversity, environmental, and community issues. He is an effective communicator with a collaborative approach, allowing him to engage productively with colleagues and external stakeholders alike. His ability to develop and clearly communicate ideas and analyses encourages constructive feedback from the team, which contributes significantly to the refinement and quality of his work."

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"Mikhail is a highly professional and dependable colleague who consistently demonstrates strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and a results-oriented approach. He works effectively across multidisciplinary teams, communicates with clarity, and approaches complex tasks with integrity, accountability, and attention to detail. His collaborative mindset and commitment to quality make him a valuable professional in demanding project environments."

"An outstading team leader, his management skills are top-notch, whether it’s planning, delegating tasks, solving problems under pressure. He is a leader who brings out the best in his team."

"Excelent expert"