Policy Assistant for Biodiversity
Leah Nyamey’s degree in Geography and Political Science proved to be a turning point for her in many ways. The courses included many elements of history and philosophy and taught Leah a great deal about the relationship between humans and the environment. It was then, if not before, that Leah realised she wanted to work in the field of environmental policy after graduating. Added to this was the formative experience of her place of study: in Montreal, the Paris-born student discovered just how green a major city can be – and how quickly she could find herself amidst Canada’s magnificent natural landscapes. “That’s where I discovered a love of hiking,” says Leah.
After completing her bachelor’s degree, Leah Nyamey moved to Brussels, the heart of European politics. After a brief stint in the private sector, Leah worked on campaigning for funding sustainable mobility solutions at T&E, and on EU climate politics at E3G. Eventually, however, Leah wanted to work more closely with biodiversity conservation and decided in 2026 to move to EuroNatur.
Having also completed her Master’s degree in Political Science, Leah Nyamey now works closely with Tess Hartmann-Hergott on EU biodiversity funding and keeps a critical eye on the current debates surrounding the European Union’s forthcoming budget. Leah herself says: “The ‘political bubble’ in Brussels is very exciting, but it can also be quite abstract. Working for EuroNatur provides a welcome contrast. I see my work as a tangible contribution to European nature conservation.”