Welcoming our new YPARD Mauritius Country Representative, Marie Juliana Krestaline Dedans!

We are excited to introduce Marie Juliana Krestaline Dedans as the new Country Representative for YPARD Mauritius!

Marie Juliana Krestaline Dedans is a specialist in climate resilience and the blue economy, with over six years of experience in sustainable fisheries, food safety, and environmental governance. She currently serves as a Technical Officer at the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security and Blue Economy in Mauritius.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Agriculture and Aquaculture Technology from the University of Mauritius. Krestaline is a recipient of two distinguished international recognitions: the Australia Awards Short Course in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation for Africa in 2019, and the Ireland Fellows Programme, through which she completed her Master’s in Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security at the University of Galway in 2024.

In 2025, she further solidified her expertise by presenting her study on “Growth Rate, Succession, Survival, and Identification of Biofouling Organisms on Different Types of Nets on a Tropical Aquaculture Farm" at the WIOMSA Scientific Symposium.

A vision for YPARD Mauritius

As the new Country Representative, Krestaline aims to:

• Empower Mauritian youth with skills in climate-smart agriculture and sustainable aquaculture.
• Bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice to create tangible impact.
• Foster a vibrant community of young professionals dedicated to transforming Mauritius's food systems.

She extends a call to all students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals working across the entire food system from ocean to plate and farm to fork:

"Join me in shaping a resilient future for Mauritius. Whether your passion lies in sustainable farming, climate-smart aquaculture, marine conservation, or food policy, your voice is essential. Let's build a networked, empowered, and influential community of young leaders together."

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Krestaline! We look forward to the growth and energy she will bring to the YPARD network in Mauritius.

You can reach out to Marie Juliana Krestaline Dedans via her LinkedIn profile : www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-krestaline-dedans-2237a31ba

Welcome, Krestaline!