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Posted Mesoamerica Critical Forest Biomes: Protecting the irreplaceable - Biomas Forestales Críticos de Mesoamérica: Protegiendo lo irremplazable on Calendar
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🌱 Side event: “Mesoamerica Critical Forest Biomes: Protecting the irreplaceable”, at the 7th GEF Assembly, in Vancouver, Canada 🗓️ Wednesday 23 August 11 to 12.30h local time 📍Room 208, Vancouver Convention Centre
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🌱 Evento paralelo “Biomas Forestales Críticos de Mesoamérica: Protegiendo lo irremplazable” en el marco de la 7° Asamblea del GEF en Vancouver, Canadá 🗓️ Miércoles 23 de agosto de 11 a 12.30h hora local 📍Sala 208 del Centro de Convenciones de Vancouver |
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Updated ASL Webinar: Exploring Employment Effects on Restoration Efforts on Calendar
***** Versión en español abajo – Versão em português abaixo *****
Exploring Employment Effects of Restoration Efforts
Picture Credit: Marcelo Camargo/Agência Brasil Join us for a webinar to explore the social and economic benefits arising from restoration activities supported by the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes (ASL) program. In collaboration with Climate Focus, a study highlighting the employment dynamics associated with forest restoration was developed. Together, we will closely examine ASL projects across Colombia, Peru, and Brazil, and break down the direct and potential employment effects of forest restoration activities, using smart analysis and insights from beneficiaries. This webinar will offer the opportunity to uncover the benefits of investing in restoration, as inputs for private and public financing decisions in the context of the UN Decade for Restoration.
Panelists - Bios:
Frank Merry, Associate Senior Consultant, Climate Focus Dr. Frank Merry is a natural resource economist with 25+ years of expertise in large-scale land-use changes' socioeconomic and environmental impacts. He has worked extensively in Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia, pioneering large-scale land-use modeling for REDD and sustainable landscape planning. With a focus on sustainable development at the forest frontier, he has examined local and global commodity value chains, considering employment and rural well-being. Dr. Merry's diverse background in research, non-profit management, project coordination, and commodity value chains, coupled with regional insight, offers a unique perspective on economic development and investment outcomes. As an Associate Senior Consultant at Climate Focus and an independent consultant, he collaborates with institutions like the World Bank and the IDB. He previously held positions at Virginia Tech and the Woods Hole Research Center, contributing significantly to Amazon Basin studies. With a Ph.D. in Natural Resource Economics, an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, and a B.Sc. in Food and Resource Economics, Dr. Merry is also a prolific author, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications.
Manuelita Montaño, Consultant, Climate Focus Manuelita is a Consultant at Climate Focus. Her work focuses on land use mitigation-related projects and climate policy, targeted to Latin America. She has experience in rural development, in the implementation and design of sustainable value chains and impact models, as well as relevant experience conducting participatory research, addressing topics on active citizenship and indigenous communities’ rights. Additionally, she has experience on gender assessments for the coffee and açaí value chains, where she conducted field work aiming at understanding women’s roles, barriers and priorities. Manuelita holds a Bachelor of Laws from Universidad de Los Andes and an MSc in Social Development Practice from the DPU-University College London (UCL). As part of her master’s degree, she undertook fieldwork in both London and Salvador, Brazil, focusing on the advancement of collective rights in urban contexts.
Arthur Braganca, Senior Economist, World Bank Arthur is an environmental economist with more than a decade of experience using evidence to promote solutions that protect the environment and foster economic growth. An expert on agricultural dynamics and deforestation, he has worked closely with different government bodies in Brazil to help them implement policies that help farmers adopt more sustainable technologies, reduce the ecological footprint of infrastructure investments, and curb deforestation in the Amazon. Before joining the World Bank, Arthur worked at Climate Policy Initiative, leading the organization’s work evaluating the ecological and economic effects of agricultural policies and infrastructure investments in Brazil, and taught Econometrics at PUC-Rio (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from PUC-Rio and a B.Sc. in Economics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte, Brazil). André Rodrigues de Aquino, Director - Forest Development Directorate (DFF), Brazilian Forest Service André currently serves as the Director for the Forest Development Directorate (DFF) of Brazil. He has almost 20 years of experience in natural resources management and environmental issues, including forestry, biodiversity, carbon finance and biodiversity conservation finance, nature-based tourism, oceans and coastal management, and rural development. He has managed several large-scale investment operations, led technical assistance support to Governments at national and sub-national levels, and conducted analytical work and policy dialogue. His work has mostly focused on the interaction between rural communities and renewable natural resources (forests, wildlife, fisheries), seeking mechanisms to ensure benefits flow to local communities and national economies to incentivize conservation and restoration of natural resources. André holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Environmental Economics from the University of Maryland (USA), an Executive Program Diploma in Forestry from the University of Yale (USA), an Environmental Law post-graduate degree from the University of Pará (Brazil), and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Catholic University of Minas Gerais (Brazil).
Ana Maria Gonzalez Velosa, Coordinator of the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes, World Bank Ana Maria has worked since 2008 at the World Bank in conservation and sustainable development projects in the regions of Africa and Latin America. She is currently the coordinator of the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program and manager of several projects in countries in the Amazon region. Previously she worked in her home country, Colombia, in multiple research, public and civil society organizations. Ana Maria is an economist with Masters degrees in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics from Universidad de los Andes and International Development from George Washington University.
***** Versión en español *****
Explorando los efectos de los esfuerzos de restauración en el empleo
Créditos de la Imagen: Marcelo Camargo/Agência Brasil Acompáñenos en un seminario web para explorar los beneficios sociales y económicos que surgen de las actividades de restauración respaldadas por el programa Paisajes Sostenibles de la Amazonía (ASL). En colaboración con Climate Focus, se llevó a cabo un estudio que resalta las dinámicas de empleo asociadas con la restauración forestal. Juntos, examinaremos de cerca los proyectos del ASL en Colombia, Perú y Brasil, y desglosaremos los efectos directos y potenciales en el empleo de las actividades de restauración forestal, mediante análisis y observación de los beneficiarios. Este seminario web brindará la oportunidad de descubrir los beneficios de invertir en restauración, como insumos para decisiones de financiamiento privado y público en el contexto del Decenio de las Naciones Unidas para la Restauración. Martes, 29 de agosto, 2023 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM EST
Panelistas Bienvenida Biografías:
Frank Merry, Consultor Senior Asociado, Climate Focus
Manuelita Montaño, Consultora, Climate Focus
Arthur Bragança, Economista Senior, Banco Mundial Arthur es economista ambiental con más de una década de experiencia utilizando evidencia para promover soluciones que protejan el medio ambiente y fomenten el crecimiento económico. Experto en dinámica agrícola y deforestación, ha trabajado de cerca con diferentes entidades gubernamentales en Brasil para ayudarlas a implementar políticas que ayuden a los agricultores a adoptar tecnologías más sostenibles, reducir la huella ecológica de las inversiones en infraestructura y frenar la deforestación en la Amazonía. Antes de unirse al Banco Mundial, Arthur trabajó en Climate Policy Initiative, liderando el trabajo de la organización en la evaluación de los efectos ecológicos y económicos de las políticas agrícolas y las inversiones en infraestructura en Brasil, y enseñó Econometría en la PUC-Rio (Río de Janeiro, Brasil). Tiene un doctorado en Economía de la PUC-Rio y una licenciatura en Economía de la Universidad Federal de Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte, Brasil).
André Rodrigues de Aquino, Director - Dirección de Fomento Forestal (DFF), Servicio Forestal Brasileño André se desempeña actualmente como Director de la Dirección de Fomento Forestal (DFF) de Brasil. Cuenta con casi 20 años de experiencia en gestión de recursos naturales y problemáticas ambientales, incluyendo silvicultura, biodiversidad, finanzas de carbono y financiamiento para la conservación de la biodiversidad, turismo basado en la naturaleza, manejo de océanos y costas, y desarrollo rural. Ha dirigido varias operaciones de inversión a gran escala, proporcionado apoyo de asistencia técnica a gobiernos a nivel nacional y subnacional, y llevado a cabo trabajos analíticos y diálogos de políticas. Su labor ha estado principalmente enfocada en la interacción entre las comunidades rurales y los recursos naturales renovables (bosques, vida silvestre, pesca), buscando mecanismos para asegurar que los beneficios lleguen a las comunidades locales y a las economías nacionales para incentivar la conservación y restauración de los recursos naturales. André tiene una Maestría en Ciencias en Economía Ambiental de la Universidad de Maryland (EE. UU.), un Diploma del Programa Ejecutivo en Silvicultura de la Universidad de Yale (EE. UU.), un posgrado en Derecho Ambiental de la Universidad de Pará (Brasil), y una licenciatura en Relaciones Internacionales de la Universidad Católica de Minas Gerais (Brasil).
Ana María González Velosa, Coordinadora del Programa Paisajes Sostenibles de la Amazonía, Banco Mundial Ana María trabaja desde 2008 en el Banco Mundial en proyectos de conservación y desarrollo sostenible en las regiones de África y América Latina. Actualmente es la coordinadora del Programa de Paisajes Sostenibles de la Amazonía y gestiona varios proyectos en países de la región amazónica. Anteriormente, trabajó en su país natal, Colombia, en diversas organizaciones de investigación, públicas y de sociedad civil. Ana María es economista con maestrías en Economía Ambiental y de Recursos Naturales de la Universidad de los Andes y en Desarrollo Internacional de la Universidad George Washington.
***** Versão em português *****
Explorando os efeitos dos esforços de restauração no emprego
Créditos da imagem: Marcelo Camargo/Agência Brasil Junte-se a nós em um webinar para explorar os benefícios sociais e econômicos que surgem das atividades de restauração apoiadas pelo programa Paisagens Sustentáveis da Amazônia (ASL). Em colaboração com a Climate Focus, um estudo foi realizado destacando as dinâmicas de emprego associadas à restauração florestal. Juntos, examinaremos de perto os projetos do ASL na Colômbia, Peru e Brasil, e analisaremos em detalhe os efeitos diretos e potenciais no emprego das atividades de restauração florestal, através de análises e observações dos beneficiários. Este webinar proporcionará a oportunidade de descobrir os benefícios de investir em restauração, como insumos para decisões de financiamento privado e público no contexto da Década da ONU da Restauração de Ecossistemas.
Painelistas Comentários
Biografías: Frank Merry, Consultor Sênior Associado, Climate Focus O Dr. Frank Merry é um economista de recursos naturais com mais de 25 anos de experiência em impactos socioeconômicos e ambientais de mudanças de uso da terra em larga escala. Ele trabalhou extensivamente na América Latina, África e Indonésia, pioneirando a modelagem de uso da terra em larga escala para REDD e planejamento de paisagens sustentáveis. Com foco no desenvolvimento sustentável na fronteira florestal, ele examinou cadeias de valor de commodities locais e globais, considerando emprego e bem-estar rural. A formação diversificada do Dr. Merry em pesquisa, gestão de organizações sem fins lucrativos, coordenação de projetos e cadeias de valor de commodities, combinada com sua compreensão regional, oferece uma perspectiva única sobre desenvolvimento econômico e resultados de investimento. Como Consultor Sênior Associado na Climate Focus e consultor independente, ele colabora com instituições como o Banco Mundial e o BID. Anteriormente, ele ocupou cargos na Virginia Tech e no Woods Hole Research Center, contribuindo significativamente para estudos na Bacia Amazônica. Com um Ph.D. em Economia de Recursos Naturais, um M.Sc. em Economia Agrícola e um B.Sc. em Economia de Alimentos e Recursos, o Dr. Merry também é um autor prolífico, com mais de 40 publicações revisadas por pares.
Manuelita Montaño, Consultora, Climate Focus Manuelita é Consultora no Climate Focus. Seu trabalho se concentra em projetos relacionados à mitigação do uso da terra e políticas climáticas, direcionados à América Latina. Ela possui experiência em desenvolvimento rural, na implementação e no design de cadeias de valor sustentáveis e modelos de impacto. Ela tem experiência relevante na realização de pesquisas participativas, abordando temas de cidadania ativa e direitos das comunidades indígenas. Além disso, ela possui experiência em avaliações de gênero para as cadeias de valor do café e açaí, onde realizou trabalho de campo com o objetivo de compreender os papéis, barreiras e prioridades das mulheres. Manuelita possui um Bacharelado em Direito pela Universidad de Los Andes e um Mestrado em Prática de Desenvolvimento Social pela DPU-University College London (UCL). Como parte de seu mestrado, ela realizou trabalho de campo em Londres e Salvador, Brasil, com foco no avanço dos direitos coletivos em contextos urbanos.
Arthur Braganca, Economista Sênior, Banco Mundial Arthur é economista ambiental com mais de uma década de experiência utilizando evidências para promover soluções que protegem o meio ambiente e promovem o crescimento econômico. Especialista em dinâmica agrícola e desmatamento, ele trabalhou em estreita colaboração com diferentes órgãos governamentais no Brasil para ajudá-los a implementar políticas que auxiliam os agricultores a adotar tecnologias mais sustentáveis, reduzir a pegada ecológica de investimentos em infraestrutura e conter o desmatamento na Amazônia. Antes de ingressar no Banco Mundial, Arthur trabalhou na Iniciativa de Políticas Climáticas, liderando o trabalho da organização na avaliação dos efeitos econômicos e ecológicos de políticas agrícolas e investimentos em infraestrutura no Brasil, e lecionou Econometria na PUC-Rio (Rio de Janeiro, Brasil). Ele possui um Ph.D. em Economia pela PUC-Rio e um Bacharelado em Ciências Econômicas pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte, Brasil).
André Rodrigues de Aquino, Diretor - Diretoria de Fomento Florestal (DFF), Serviço Florestal Brasileiro André atua atualmente como Diretor da Diretoria de Fomento Florestal (DFF) do Brasil. Ele possui quase 20 anos de experiência em gestão de recursos naturais e questões ambientais, incluindo silvicultura, biodiversidade, finanças de carbono e financiamento para conservação da biodiversidade, ecoturismo, manejo de oceanos e costas, e desenvolvimento rural. Ele liderou diversas operações de investimento em larga escala, forneceu suporte de assistência técnica a governos em nível nacional e subnacional, e realizou análises e diálogos de políticas. Seu trabalho tem sido principalmente focado na interação entre comunidades rurais e recursos naturais renováveis (florestas, vida selvagem, pesca), buscando mecanismos para garantir que os benefícios alcancem as comunidades locais e as economias nacionais, a fim de incentivar a conservação e a restauração dos recursos naturais. André possui um Mestrado em Ciências em Economia Ambiental pela Universidade de Maryland (EUA), um Diploma do Programa Executivo em Silvicultura pela Universidade de Yale (EUA), uma pós-graduação em Direito Ambiental pela Universidade de Pará (Brasil) e uma graduação em Relações Internacionais pela Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (Brasil).
Ana María González Velosa, Coordenadora do Programa Paisagens Sustentáveis da Amazônia, Banco Mundial Ana Maria trabalha desde 2008 no Banco Mundial em projetos de conservação e desenvolvimento sustentável nas regiões da África e América Latina. Atualmente, ela é a coordenadora do Programa de Paisagens Sustentáveis da Amazônia e gerente de diversos projetos em países da região amazônica. Anteriormente, ela trabalhou em seu país natal, a Colômbia, em várias organizações de pesquisa, públicas e da sociedade civil. Ana Maria é economista com mestrados em Economia Ambiental e de Recursos Naturais pela Universidad de los Andes e em Desenvolvimento Internacional pela George Washington University. |
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Updated ASL Webinar: Exploring Employment Effects on Restoration Efforts on Calendar
***** Versión en español abajo – Versão em português abaixo *****
Exploring Employment Effects of Restoration Efforts
Picture Credit: Marcelo Camargo/Agência Brasil Join us for a webinar to explore the social and economic benefits arising from restoration activities supported by the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes (ASL) program. In collaboration with Climate Focus, a study highlighting the employment dynamics associated with forest restoration was developed. Together, we will closely examine ASL projects across Colombia, Peru, and Brazil, and break down the direct and potential employment effects of forest restoration activities, using smart analysis and insights from beneficiaries. This webinar will offer the opportunity to uncover the benefits of investing in restoration, as inputs for private and public financing decisions in the context of the UN Decade for Restoration.
Panelists - Bios:
Frank Merry, Associate Senior Consultant, Climate Focus Dr. Frank Merry is a natural resource economist with 25+ years of expertise in large-scale land-use changes' socioeconomic and environmental impacts. He has worked extensively in Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia, pioneering large-scale land-use modeling for REDD and sustainable landscape planning. With a focus on sustainable development at the forest frontier, he has examined local and global commodity value chains, considering employment and rural well-being. Dr. Merry's diverse background in research, non-profit management, project coordination, and commodity value chains, coupled with regional insight, offers a unique perspective on economic development and investment outcomes. As an Associate Senior Consultant at Climate Focus and an independent consultant, he collaborates with institutions like the World Bank and the IDB. He previously held positions at Virginia Tech and the Woods Hole Research Center, contributing significantly to Amazon Basin studies. With a Ph.D. in Natural Resource Economics, an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, and a B.Sc. in Food and Resource Economics, Dr. Merry is also a prolific author, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications.
Manuelita Montaño, Consultant, Climate Focus Manuelita is a Consultant at Climate Focus. Her work focuses on land use mitigation-related projects and climate policy, targeted to Latin America. She has experience in rural development, in the implementation and design of sustainable value chains and impact models, as well as relevant experience conducting participatory research, addressing topics on active citizenship and indigenous communities’ rights. Additionally, she has experience on gender assessments for the coffee and açaí value chains, where she conducted field work aiming at understanding women’s roles, barriers and priorities. Manuelita holds a Bachelor of Laws from Universidad de Los Andes and an MSc in Social Development Practice from the DPU-University College London (UCL). As part of her master’s degree, she undertook fieldwork in both London and Salvador, Brazil, focusing on the advancement of collective rights in urban contexts.
Arthur Braganca, Senior Economist, World Bank Arthur is an environmental economist with more than a decade of experience using evidence to promote solutions that protect the environment and foster economic growth. An expert on agricultural dynamics and deforestation, he has worked closely with different government bodies in Brazil to help them implement policies that help farmers adopt more sustainable technologies, reduce the ecological footprint of infrastructure investments, and curb deforestation in the Amazon. Before joining the World Bank, Arthur worked at Climate Policy Initiative, leading the organization’s work evaluating the ecological and economic effects of agricultural policies and infrastructure investments in Brazil, and taught Econometrics at PUC-Rio (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from PUC-Rio and a B.Sc. in Economics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte, Brazil). André Rodrigues de Aquino, Director - Forest Development Directorate (DFF), Brazilian Forest Service André currently serves as the Director for the Forest Development Directorate (DFF) of Brazil. He has almost 20 years of experience in natural resources management and environmental issues, including forestry, biodiversity, carbon finance and biodiversity conservation finance, nature-based tourism, oceans and coastal management, and rural development. He has managed several large-scale investment operations, led technical assistance support to Governments at national and sub-national levels, and conducted analytical work and policy dialogue. His work has mostly focused on the interaction between rural communities and renewable natural resources (forests, wildlife, fisheries), seeking mechanisms to ensure benefits flow to local communities and national economies to incentivize conservation and restoration of natural resources. André holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Environmental Economics from the University of Maryland (USA), an Executive Program Diploma in Forestry from the University of Yale (USA), an Environmental Law post-graduate degree from the University of Pará (Brazil), and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Catholic University of Minas Gerais (Brazil).
Ana Maria Gonzalez Velosa, Coordinator of the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes, World Bank Ana Maria has worked since 2008 at the World Bank in conservation and sustainable development projects in the regions of Africa and Latin America. She is currently the coordinator of the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program and manager of several projects in countries in the Amazon region. Previously she worked in her home country, Colombia, in multiple research, public and civil society organizations. Ana Maria is an economist with Masters degrees in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics from Universidad de los Andes and International Development from George Washington University.
***** Versión en español *****
Créditos de la Imagen: Marcelo Camargo/Agência Brasil Explorando los efectos de los esfuerzos de restauración en el empleo Acompáñenos en un seminario web para explorar los beneficios sociales y económicos que surgen de las actividades de restauración respaldadas por el programa Paisajes Sostenibles de la Amazonía (ASL). En colaboración con Climate Focus, se llevó a cabo un estudio que resalta las dinámicas de empleo asociadas con la restauración forestal. Juntos, examinaremos de cerca los proyectos del ASL en Colombia, Perú y Brasil, y desglosaremos los efectos directos y potenciales en el empleo de las actividades de restauración forestal, mediante análisis y observación de los beneficiarios. Este seminario web brindará la oportunidad de descubrir los beneficios de invertir en restauración, como insumos para decisiones de financiamiento privado y público en el contexto del Decenio de las Naciones Unidas para la Restauración. Martes, 29 de agosto, 2023 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM EST
Panelistas Bienvenida Biografías:
Frank Merry, Consultor Senior Asociado, Climate Focus
Manuelita Montaño, Consultora, Climate Focus
Arthur Bragança, Economista Senior, Banco Mundial Arthur es economista ambiental con más de una década de experiencia utilizando evidencia para promover soluciones que protejan el medio ambiente y fomenten el crecimiento económico. Experto en dinámica agrícola y deforestación, ha trabajado de cerca con diferentes entidades gubernamentales en Brasil para ayudarlas a implementar políticas que ayuden a los agricultores a adoptar tecnologías más sostenibles, reducir la huella ecológica de las inversiones en infraestructura y frenar la deforestación en la Amazonía. Antes de unirse al Banco Mundial, Arthur trabajó en Climate Policy Initiative, liderando el trabajo de la organización en la evaluación de los efectos ecológicos y económicos de las políticas agrícolas y las inversiones en infraestructura en Brasil, y enseñó Econometría en la PUC-Rio (Río de Janeiro, Brasil). Tiene un doctorado en Economía de la PUC-Rio y una licenciatura en Economía de la Universidad Federal de Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte, Brasil).
André Rodrigues de Aquino, Director - Dirección de Fomento Forestal (DFF), Servicio Forestal Brasileño André se desempeña actualmente como Director de la Dirección de Fomento Forestal (DFF) de Brasil. Cuenta con casi 20 años de experiencia en gestión de recursos naturales y problemáticas ambientales, incluyendo silvicultura, biodiversidad, finanzas de carbono y financiamiento para la conservación de la biodiversidad, turismo basado en la naturaleza, manejo de océanos y costas, y desarrollo rural. Ha dirigido varias operaciones de inversión a gran escala, proporcionado apoyo de asistencia técnica a gobiernos a nivel nacional y subnacional, y llevado a cabo trabajos analíticos y diálogos de políticas. Su labor ha estado principalmente enfocada en la interacción entre las comunidades rurales y los recursos naturales renovables (bosques, vida silvestre, pesca), buscando mecanismos para asegurar que los beneficios lleguen a las comunidades locales y a las economías nacionales para incentivar la conservación y restauración de los recursos naturales. André tiene una Maestría en Ciencias en Economía Ambiental de la Universidad de Maryland (EE. UU.), un Diploma del Programa Ejecutivo en Silvicultura de la Universidad de Yale (EE. UU.), un posgrado en Derecho Ambiental de la Universidad de Pará (Brasil), y una licenciatura en Relaciones Internacionales de la Universidad Católica de Minas Gerais (Brasil).
Ana María González Velosa, Coordinadora del Programa Paisajes Sostenibles de la Amazonía, Banco Mundial Ana María trabaja desde 2008 en el Banco Mundial en proyectos de conservación y desarrollo sostenible en las regiones de África y América Latina. Actualmente es la coordinadora del Programa de Paisajes Sostenibles de la Amazonía y gestiona varios proyectos en países de la región amazónica. Anteriormente, trabajó en su país natal, Colombia, en diversas organizaciones de investigación, públicas y de sociedad civil. Ana María es economista con maestrías en Economía Ambiental y de Recursos Naturales de la Universidad de los Andes y en Desarrollo Internacional de la Universidad George Washington.
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Updated ASL Webinar: Exploring Employment Effects on Restoration Efforts on Calendar
Join us for a webinar to explore the social and economic benefits arising from restoration activities supported by the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes (ASL) program. |
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Updated ASL Webinar: Exploring Employment Effects on Restoration Efforts on Calendar
Exploring Employment Effects of Restoration Efforts
Picture Credit: Marcelo Camargo/Agência Brasil Join us for a webinar to explore the social and economic benefits arising from restoration activities supported by the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes (ASL) program. In collaboration with Climate Focus, a study highlighting the employment dynamics associated with forest restoration was developed. Together, we will closely examine ASL projects across Colombia, Peru, and Brazil, and break down the direct and potential employment effects of forest restoration activities, using smart analysis and insights from beneficiaries. This webinar will offer the opportunity to uncover the benefits of investing in restoration, as inputs for private and public financing decisions in the context of the UN Decade for Restoration.
Panelists - Bios:
Frank Merry, Associate Senior Consultant, Climate Focus Dr. Frank Merry is a natural resource economist with 25+ years of expertise in large-scale land-use changes' socioeconomic and environmental impacts. He has worked extensively in Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia, pioneering large-scale land-use modeling for REDD and sustainable landscape planning. With a focus on sustainable development at the forest frontier, he has examined local and global commodity value chains, considering employment and rural well-being. Dr. Merry's diverse background in research, non-profit management, project coordination, and commodity value chains, coupled with regional insight, offers a unique perspective on economic development and investment outcomes. As an Associate Senior Consultant at Climate Focus and an independent consultant, he collaborates with institutions like the World Bank and the IDB. He previously held positions at Virginia Tech and the Woods Hole Research Center, contributing significantly to Amazon Basin studies. With a Ph.D. in Natural Resource Economics, an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, and a B.Sc. in Food and Resource Economics, Dr. Merry is also a prolific author, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications.
Manuelita Montaño, Consultant, Climate Focus Manuelita is a Consultant at Climate Focus. Her work focuses on land use mitigation-related projects and climate policy, targeted to Latin America. She has experience in rural development, in the implementation and design of sustainable value chains and impact models, as well as relevant experience conducting participatory research, addressing topics on active citizenship and indigenous communities’ rights. Additionally, she has experience on gender assessments for the coffee and açaí value chains, where she conducted field work aiming at understanding women’s roles, barriers and priorities. Manuelita holds a Bachelor of Laws from Universidad de Los Andes and an MSc in Social Development Practice from the DPU-University College London (UCL). As part of her master’s degree, she undertook fieldwork in both London and Salvador, Brazil, focusing on the advancement of collective rights in urban contexts.
Arthur Braganca, Senior Economist, World Bank Arthur is an environmental economist with more than a decade of experience using evidence to promote solutions that protect the environment and foster economic growth. An expert on agricultural dynamics and deforestation, he has worked closely with different government bodies in Brazil to help them implement policies that help farmers adopt more sustainable technologies, reduce the ecological footprint of infrastructure investments, and curb deforestation in the Amazon. Before joining the World Bank, Arthur worked at Climate Policy Initiative, leading the organization’s work evaluating the ecological and economic effects of agricultural policies and infrastructure investments in Brazil, and taught Econometrics at PUC-Rio (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from PUC-Rio and a B.Sc. in Economics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte, Brazil). André Rodrigues de Aquino, Director - Forest Development Directorate (DFF), Brazilian Forest Service André currently serves as the Director for the Forest Development Directorate (DFF) of Brazil. He has almost 20 years of experience in natural resources management and environmental issues, including forestry, biodiversity, carbon finance and biodiversity conservation finance, nature-based tourism, oceans and coastal management, and rural development. He has managed several large-scale investment operations, led technical assistance support to Governments at national and sub-national levels, and conducted analytical work and policy dialogue. His work has mostly focused on the interaction between rural communities and renewable natural resources (forests, wildlife, fisheries), seeking mechanisms to ensure benefits flow to local communities and national economies to incentivize conservation and restoration of natural resources. André holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Environmental Economics from the University of Maryland (USA), an Executive Program Diploma in Forestry from the University of Yale (USA), an Environmental Law post-graduate degree from the University of Pará (Brazil), and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Catholic University of Minas Gerais (Brazil).
Ana Maria Gonzalez Velosa, Coordinator of the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes, World Bank Ana Maria has worked since 2008 at the World Bank in conservation and sustainable development projects in the regions of Africa and Latin America. She is currently the coordinator of the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program and manager of several projects in countries in the Amazon region. Previously she worked in her home country, Colombia, in multiple research, public and civil society organizations. Ana Maria is an economist with Masters degrees in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics from Universidad de los Andes and International Development from George Washington University. ***** Versión en español *****
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Updated ASL Webinar: Exploring Employment Effects on Restoration Efforts on Calendar
Exploring Employment Effects of Restoration Efforts
Picture Credit: Marcelo Camargo/Agência Brasil Join us for a webinar to explore the social and economic benefits arising from restoration activities supported by the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes (ASL) program. In collaboration with Climate Focus, a study highlighting the employment dynamics associated with forest restoration was developed. Together, we will closely examine ASL projects across Colombia, Peru, and Brazil, and break down the direct and potential employment effects of forest restoration activities, using smart analysis and insights from beneficiaries. This webinar will offer the opportunity to uncover the benefits of investing in restoration, as inputs for private and public financing decisions in the context of the UN Decade for Restoration. Panelists - Bios:
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Maria Fernanda Larrea Lozano
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Updated ASL Webinar: Exploring Employment Effects on Restoration Efforts on Calendar
Join us for a webinar to explore the social and economic benefits arising from restoration activities supported by the Amazon Sustainable Landscapes (ASL) program. |
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