Michael (Mike) Johnson is originally from the UK and currently resides near the southern desert city of Eilat, Israel, with his wife and two daughters. His educational background is grounded in environmental conservation, countryside management, agriculture, and rural community engagement. He served with the Farming and Rural Conservation Agency and the Welsh Assembly Government’s agricultural department (NAWAD) for several years, where he implemented key aspects of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Over the last 20 years, Mike has led resource development for various organizations, specifically those operating at the intersection of cross-border environmental cooperation and sustainable development. A seasoned grant writer specializing in institutional funding through the EU and USAID, he provides expert resource development consultancy to a diverse range of international clients.