Environmental and Water Resources Specialist
Professional Profile
U Soe Min is a Civil Engineer with extensive academic and professional expertise in water resources, environmental management, and sustainable development. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Technology and Management, reflecting his strong commitment to integrating engineering solutions with environmental sustainability.
With many years of experience in civil engineering and water resource development projects, U Soe Min has built a distinguished career in environmental assessment, project planning, and natural resource management. His multidisciplinary expertise enables him to provide strategic guidance on complex infrastructure and environmental challenges.
Professional Experience
Co-Founder and Principal Environmental Consultant
E Guard Environmental Services
U Soe Min is a co-founder of E Guard Environmental Services, a professional environmental consulting firm dedicated to promoting sustainable development through responsible environmental practices. He serves as a Principal Consultant and has led numerous Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies across Myanmar.
His responsibilities include:
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) studies
- Environmental Management Planning (EMP)
- Project environmental monitoring and evaluation
- Environmental compliance and risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement and consultation
- Sustainable development planning and implementation
International Development Project Experience
Mr. Soe Min has served as an Environmental Consultant for projects funded by leading international development organizations, including:
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- World Bank (WB)
In these roles, he has contributed to the environmental planning and management of infrastructure and development initiatives, ensuring compliance with international environmental standards and safeguard requirements.
Areas of Expertise
Environmental Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Environmental Management Plans (EMP)
- Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation
- Environmental Safeguards and Compliance
- Natural Resource Management
Water Resources and Civil Engineering
- Water Resource Development
- Urban Infrastructure Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Project Management
- Sustainable Water Management
- Integrated Environmental Solutions
Project Planning and Assessment
- Development Project Assessment
- Technical Feasibility Analysis
- Environmental Risk Assessment
- Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
- Climate and Disaster Resilience
Leadership and Professional Contributions
U Soe Min has played a significant leadership role in environmental and disaster-related assessment initiatives. Notably, he served as Team Leader for the Post-Disaster Environmental Assessment of the Inle Lake Region, contributing to environmental recovery planning and resilience-building efforts.
His professional commitment extends to capacity building and institutional development within Myanmar’s environmental sector.
Myanmar Environment and Sustainable Development Institute (MESDI)
U Soe Min currently serves as Joint Secretary (2) of the Myanmar Environment and Sustainable Development Institute (MESDI), where he supports the organization’s mission to promote environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and professional excellence in Myanmar.