Daria Povh Škugor was appointed Director in June 2024. Previously, she served as Senior Programme Officer, coordinating large-scale coastal management projects across the Mediterranean, from regional to local levels. Daria holds a degree in Coastal Economy and an MSc in Coastal Zone Management from the University of Ulster. She also spent a year at the University of Venice working on the management of the Venetian Lagoon. She is committed to advancing resilience and sustainability in Mediterranean coastal zones through an integrated approach, bringing together governments, science, communities and businesses.
