Sarah Matchett
MSc Zool., BSc Mar. Biol.

Environmental Scientist

Summary

Sarah Matchett joined Earth Systems as an Environmental Scientist in October 2007. In May 2007, Sarah completed a Master of Science degree in Zoology at the University of Guelph in Canada. Her work in the environmental science sector includes multiple contracts in environmental consulting, as well as numerous research projects in Australia and Canada.

Sarah has a background in natural resources, specifically fisheries ecology and management.

Education and Affiliations

Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) – Dalhousie University, 2002.

Master of Science (Zoology) – University of Guelph, 2004.

Member, International Association fof Great Lakes Research,

Member, American Fisheries Society.

Countries of Work Experience

Canada, Australia, United States, Laos.

Professional History

October 2007 to date, Environmental Scientist, Earth Systems Pty. Ltd.

May to June 2007 (contract), Research Assistant Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program, (Canada).
March 2007, Research Assistant/Author, Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Canada).

Fields of Special Competence

Environmental and social management systems and impact assessment for natural resource development projects; assessment of environment and health issues; environmental risk assessment; environmental education and capacity building; climate change risk management.

Representative Experience

Ms. Figueiredo’s recent roles and projects include

Managed the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Nam Tha 1 Hydropower Project, Lao PDR.
Managed the development of the Resettlement Action Plan for the Nam Tha 1 Hydropower Project, Lao PDR.
Capacity building, report writing and development of a management plan for the Environmental Management Unit for the Nam Thuen 2 Hydropower Project, Government of Lao PDR.
Assisted with the preparation of an ESMMP for Sabodala Gold Mine, Senegal
Assisted with report preparation for a review of the environment and health impacts associated with mercury use in small-scale mining, Lao PDR, UNIDO Global Mercury Project.
Report preparation for an assessment of the environmental impacts of small-scale mining in the Greater Mekong Region, WWF.
Assisted with environmental monitoring and report preparation for construction contractor for the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project.
Capacity building, environmental monitoring and on site support for Phu Bia Gold Mine Environment Department, Lao PDR.
Assisted with the preparation of an ESIA, Public Consultation and Disclosure Plan, ESMMP and supporting technical reports, Phu Kham Copper-Gold Project, Lao PDR.
Organised and participated in village level consultation and health surveys following a chemical spill incident, Lao PDR.