Name: Jared M. Marar
Job Title/Position: Natural Resources Program Manager.
Organization/Company/institution: Chuuk Environmental Protection Agency.
Country: Chuuk, FSM
Jared M. Marar, the Natural Resources Program Manager at Chuuk Environmental Protection Agency, is a technical expert in the assessment and monitoring of terrestrial and marine protection sites and their habitats. His role at the agency involves overseeing the management of registered protected areas, collaborating with various projects, and developing sustainable management plans.
One of Jared’s most notable projects involved his collaboration with the GEF-5 Project’s Ridge 2 Reef program, where he worked with communities in protected areas to formulate strategic action plans (SAPs) and management plans. This collaboration has helped to ensure the long-term protection and sustainability of these ecologically significant areas.
While Jared has faced numerous challenges throughout his career, his greatest one has been the formulation of the Coastal and Terrestrial Erosion Plan. Nevertheless, Jared’s expertise and dedication have enabled him to overcome this challenge and develop a plan that addresses the issue of erosion in coastal and terrestrial areas effectively.
Jared’s greatest accomplishment to date has been his participation in the Legislation of Terrestrial and Marine Protected Areas. His contribution has helped to ensure that these areas receive the protection they need to thrive and remain safe for future generations.
In his free time, Jared coaches youths in Track and Field, a hobby he thoroughly enjoys. He believes in helping young people achieve their athletic potential and sees it as an opportunity to create future leaders in sports and other fields.
As a technical expert in the Earthmoving permit and regulations, Jared understands the importance of environmental impact assessments in permitting earthmoving activities. He learned about the Pacific Network on Environmental Assessment (PNEA) through his director and believes it can be a valuable resource in his current role.