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Bernardas Padegimas serves as a Senior Project Manager at the Stockholm Environment Institute since August 2018, leading significant projects related to energy, environment, climate, and EU integration reforms in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries. Responsibilities include managing a diverse team focused on environmental policy and strategy, as well as overseeing large-scale projects such as the development of the Environmental Strategy and Action Plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Previous experience includes roles at the World Water Council, OSPAR, GRID-Arendal, and the Zambian Environmental Management Agency, showcasing expertise in project management, environmental assessments, and multi-stakeholder coordination. Bernardas holds multiple educational qualifications in project management, negotiation, integrated river basin management, and environmental sciences, further complemented by a professional certificate in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.