Boris Erg is the director of the IUCN Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (IUCN ECARO). His track record entails nearly 20 years in nature conservation, working for international organizations, state agencies and civil society, including five years of field work as a researcher and park manager. His experience includes the countries of South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe, the Southern Caucasus, and North and Central Asia. Mr. Erg is a member of the IUCN Global Leadership Team and the Executive Committee of IUCN WCPA Transboundary Conservation Specialist Group. He is the co-author of several major global publications on transboundary cooperation and protected areas. He maintains active relationships with major international organisations, UN agencies, biodiversity conventions, and the donor community.