Michael Burke, Fair Trade Coordinator / Intern (Assistant to Minu Hemmati)

Michael Burke was born in Killeshin, Ireland in 1971. He was raised in Tipperary, Ireland and Johannesburg, South Africa before settling in London. He is an Environmental Science graduate whose undergraduate research was primarily concerned with resource-use conflict management, focusing specifically on the nesting beaches of Western Pacific sea turtle populations. Michael has also undertaken the Common Professional Examination to gain a qualification in law. His research during this course focused on international trading rules and their tendency to undermine domestic legislation designed to protect the environment and human health. Michael is currently the Ethical Trade Coordinator for Stakeholder Forum. In addition, he provides assistance to Minu Hemmati.

Email: mburke@earthsummit2002.org