Dr. Carine Bourgeois

Head of Program Development | Climate Finance & Nature-Based Solutions Specialist

Co-founder of Sinrex, Dr. Carine Bourgeois holds a Master’s degree in Biology and a PhD in Biogeochemistry. She is a forest and coastal ecosystem scientist with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of carbon science, climate finance, ecosystem conservation and rehabilitation, and national forest monitoring systems. She has worked across Central Africa (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea), West and Southern Africa (Mozambique, Madagascar), Southeast and East Asia (Cambodia, Vietnam, Japan, Philippines, China, Sri Lanka), and the Pacific (New Zealand, New Caledonia), as well as the United States.

Her expertise spans IPCC-aligned MRV systems, peatland and mangrove carbon stock assessment, REDD+, carbon markets, and the integration of nature-based solutions into national climate strategies.

She combines advanced geospatial and carbon accounting methodologies with strong laboratory expertise, including heavy metals and nutrient analyses in soils, sediments, water, and plant tissues. With extensive experience in academia, research leadership, peer-reviewed publication, and university-level teaching, she bridges rigorous science with policy-relevant implementation.

At Sinrex Sustainable Solutions, Carine leads program development and strategic partnerships, translating scientific evidence into fundable, scalable climate and natural resource initiatives. She designs integrated programs that align national priorities, donor frameworks, and community needs — ensuring that data-driven approaches become actionable, investment-ready solutions with measurable impact.