Manuel Fulchiron is trained as an environmental engineer and also holds a degree in political science. Over his career, he has developed his skills in water resource and basin management, forests and protected natural areas, and natural risks. Today, he is the director of a key agency at the National Forest Office (ONF) in France.

Fulchiron is an enthusiastic proponent of youth initiatives. He has been a strong supporter of the global Youth for Water and Climate (#YWC) platform, a staff member at the Global Water Partnership, and is involved with the Stockholm Junior Water Prize (#SJWP). In his current role, he remains very active in these activities.