Why your expertise matters
Environmental pollution leaves complex, long-lasting problems – contaminated land, polluted water and air, and risks to both biodiversity and human health. In many regions, these challenges remain unresolved because the polluter can’t pay or because financial and technical capacity are lacking.
The NICOLE Foundation was created to fill this critical gap. But we can’t do it alone. We rely on experts like you to bring technical rigour, creative problem-solving, and practical project management skills to pollution crises that demand urgent action.
From knowledge to measurable impact
What we can achieve together
As part of the NICOLE Foundation’s expert network, you could contribute to projects like:
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Assessing contamination risks in conflict-affected areas, such as Ukraine’s Kakhovka Reservoir
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Designing remediation strategies for large-scale oil spills like Peru’s Callao disaster
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Advising on data collection frameworks for UNEP’s global post-conflict environmental recovery initiatives
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Developing innovative tools to measure environmental damage costs
Our work spans soil and groundwater pollution, environmental assessments in different mediums and complex contexts, waster management solutions, local capacity building, and sustainability planning – all grounded in scientific evidence and practical action.
Why join the NICOLE Foundation?
A network where your expertise creates change
Impact is real
and measurable.
Your work drives tangible results – restoring ecosystems, protecting communities, and informing global policy.
You collaborate with
respected peers.
Our network includes professionals who value technical excellence and evidence-based solutions.
You contribute where your
skills are most needed.
We intervene in places others can’t – from conflict zones to fragile ecosystems.
Your expertise
is valued.
While we began as a volunteer-led organisation, we now offer fair compensation for many roles – recognising the time, commitment, and specialist knowledge our projects demand.
Mapping oil spillovers in conflict-affected North East Syria, training field teams and developing risk-based corrective action plans.
Real impact in action
Recent activities by NICOLE Foundation experts:
Conducted a comprehensive sediment analysis in Ukraine to guide safe land reuse after the Nova Kakhovka dam breach.
Leading feasibility work in Havana to capture methane from landfills – testing gas valorisation as a sustainable energy solution.
How to get involved
Ready to make a real difference?
Joining the NICOLE Foundation’s network is simple. Register your interest, tell us about your expertise, and we’ll connect you with opportunities where your skills can make a genuine difference.
Together, we’re transforming pollution’s legacy into a future of resilience and renewal.
The NICOLE Foundation is committed to working where pollution’s impact remains – delivering expert solutions where others can’t.
