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Benjamin Barca

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Head of Conservation at NatureMetrics
📍 Rome, Latium, Italy

Benjamin Barca leads conservation programs at NatureMetrics, leveraging his expertise in biodiversity and eDNA methods to support global projects. An alumnus of the University of Oxford, he focuses on building robust partnerships with public, private, and NGO stakeholders to drive conservation outcomes through DNA-based data and monitoring.

Outside of work, Benjamin is an avid adventurer with a passion for fieldwork. He recently completed a 370km self-sufficient packrafting journey down the Tiber river. He has a strong connection to his Italian heritage and previously lived in Sierra Leone for nearly four years working on rainforest conservation.

Unique fact: Benjamin is a published researcher on the nest ecology of Western Chimpanzees in Sierra Leones Gola Rainforest National Park.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Head of Conservation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Rome, Latium, Italy
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eDNA Application
His work centers on using eDNA to analyze terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems, helping conservation projects make rapid, data-driven decisions.
Conservation Partnerships
He specializes in establishing and supporting key partnerships and networks with a diverse range of public, private, and NGO stakeholders.
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Career

Work history

5-2021
Head of Conservation
NatureMetrics
10-2019 - 5-2021
Business Development Manager: Conservation
NatureMetrics
4-2016 - 9-2019
Technical Advisor
RSPB/GRNP
9-2014 - 9-2015
Junior Advisor
Wildlife Conservation Society
1-2014 - 9-2014
Project Coordinator - FAME
RSPB
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Education
2012 - 2013
Master of Science (MSc)
University of Oxford
2006 - 2010
Ecology and Conservation
University of St Andrews
2001 - 2006
Maturitá Italiana
Liceo T.Tasso Roma
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