With more than 30 years of experience in natural resources, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean, he is a member of committees and boards, such as the Amazon Basin Founders and the Strategic Steering Committee for the Andes Amazon Fund.

Environmental leader and President of the Global Environment Facility. Pioneer in Payment for Ecosystem Services, forest restoration and ocean conservation. As Minister of Costa Rica, he doubled forests, achieved renewable energy, and created outstanding national parks.

With 15 years in sustainable finance and impact investing, he joined JP Morgan in 2018. Previously, he led impact investing at Cambridge Associates, worked at Booz Allen Hamilton, the American Red Cross, and BlackRock. She has a degree in Government and Economics from the University of Virginia and serves on boards and committees.

Agricultural engineer with a master's degree in Integrated Management of Natural Resources. Wide experience in management and strategic direction in agricultural, environmental and rural development institutions in the region. Specialized in environmental economics and sociology.  President of RedLAC for the period 2022 – 2025.

He has a master's degree in science and 45 years of experience in conservation. Founder of Conservation International and first president of RedLAC for 4 years. He was General Director of the Mexican Fund for Nature Conservation and founder of MAR-Fund. He has been an advisor to 10 philanthropic organizations, mobilizing $450 million for conservation. Additionally, he is an artist and author/co-author of over 50 technical and broadcast publications.

Born in Chile, this Mapuche individual is a son, a brother, and a father, residing in the Nahuelhuen Community in Rengalil, IX Region of Araucanía, Chile. With international experience in forestry, economic, and social matters, he has advised and led various communities and businesses. He was the president of the Civil Society Council of the Ministry of Energy and is now a member of the Board of the Mapuche Lonko Kilapang Corporation and the Presidential Advisory Committee for COP25. His current mission is to reduce poverty through wealth creation.

Senior Specialist in Sustainable Finance at the World Bank in Washington DC, with 15+ years of experience in financing, projects, and capital markets. Previously worked at IFC, the Inter-American Development Bank, PwC, and Iberdrola. Holds a Master's in International Business Management (CECO, 2008) and a Bachelor's in Applied Economics (UAM, 2007).

Associate Director of Policy at the ART program, she is an expert in landscape management and community-based natural resource management with a master's in Environmental Policy from the University of Cambridge. She has 18 years of experience working with indigenous peoples, NGOs, government agencies, and research institutions. Before joining ART, she collaborated with the World Bank, the U.S. Forest Service, and other organizations. In Mexico, she held the position of Director General of Forest and Soil Management at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

Biology graduate from the National University of San Antonio Abad del Cusco. In 1996, he began his association with Manu as a researcher at the Cocha Cashu Biological Station, focusing on the assessment of faunal diversity in the Three Crosses Altitudinal Transect, ProManu Project. He coordinated the Conservation Project of the Eastern Andes of Peru. In 2007, he joined the Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS Peru), and currently serves as a senior program coordinator, overseeing significant projects.

Agronomist with over 30 years of experience in conservation and sustainable development. He worked on agroecological conversion and protected areas in Bolivia. He has served as the Executive Director of FUNDESNAP and as a professor in postgraduate programs. Additionally, he has provided advice to peasant organizations, international cooperation, and civil societies.

He has over 17 years of professional experience in international cooperation and 13 years of work experience at KfW Development Bank. Before his role as Resident Director for Peru, he was a Senior Project Manager for the energy and financial sectors, responsible for managing teams for large-scale financial cooperation projects in Latin America and East Asia and negotiating and signing financing contracts. He has profound experience in investment in the development of the financial sector, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. Master's degree in Political Science and Economics (International Relations) from the University of Regensburg.

Former Minister of Environment of Peru. Experienced professional in environmental and natural resource management issues, with 20 years of experience in various development and education institutions. Expert in formulation, implementation and evaluation of environmental policies, with emphasis on climate change, financing for sustainable development and biodiversity conservation.

Agronomist with more than 18 years of experience in management of protected natural areas, planning, sustainable management of natural resources and tourism, including international cooperation projects and work with peasant and native communities and in Mixed World Heritage Sites and Biosphere Reserves with intercultural approach.

Biologist with 20 years of experience in biodiversity management and conservation in Peru in the public and private sector, focused on Protected Natural Areas. Expert in participatory strategies, monitoring, conflict resolution, territorial planning and sustainable use of natural resources. Experience in REDD+ and administration contracts.

Peruvian ecologist with extensive experience in research and conservation of biodiversity in the Andean-tropical region. Author of numerous scientific articles and a contributor to environmental media, he has worked in philanthropic foundations supporting the creation of protected areas. Additionally, he is a founder and board member of environmental organizations and currently serves as Senior Director of the Andes Amazon Fund.

Technical Advisor on Ecosystems and Climate Change at the UNDP in Peru, with expertise in green finance, sustainable development, conservation, and climate change. He has collaborated with the World Bank, Yale University, WWF, and other organizations in various countries. He holds master's degrees in Environmental Sciences and Business Administration.

Ingeniero Industrial con más de 18 años de experiencia en gestión financiera y administrativa en diversos sectores. Actualmente, es Gerente de Desarrollo y Promoción de la Federación Peruana de Cajas de Ahorro y Crédito (FEPCMAC), con estudios de Postgrado en Finanzas y Diplomado en Finanzas Corporativas.

Bióloga con una maestría en medio ambiente y desarrollo es Directora Técnica en Fondo Acción. Con experiencia en proyectos de cambio climático, ordenamiento territorial, conservación y áreas protegidas, también lidera estrategias de arte y sostenibilidad para abordar el cambio climático y promueve la integración entre políticas públicas y la acción local.

Con más de 30 años de experiencia en proyectos de desarrollo rural en Perú, Bolivia y Ecuador, ha trabajado con agencias de cooperación como ENABEL, SWISCONTACT, SNV, USAID, GEF y AAF. Dirigió proyectos para el desarrollo sostenible y gestión de recursos naturales, con 10 años en gestión estratégica y conservación. También lideró equipos de sistematización del conocimiento.

With more than 18 years in the aeronautical sector, this executive is recognized among the 60 leaders with the best reputation in the country according to Merco. He has held key positions in the LATAM Airlines Group, including the Executive Directorate in Ecuador. He is an electronics engineer with an MBA from the University of Michigan.

She holds a master's degree in Constitutional Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and a law degree from the National University of San Marcos. She has held significant public positions, including the presidency of the Council of Ministers in the government of Francisco Sagasti. Currently, she leads the USAID Prevenir Project, focused on the conservation of the Peruvian Amazon and the fight against environmental crimes.

Lawyer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and specialist in Regulation of Public Services from the Universidad del Pacífico. Currently, he is Manager of Corporate Affairs for LATAM Airlines in Peru and Ecuador. In addition, it is part of APEA, AETAI and the CONFIEP Board of Directors (2021-2023).

She has been the Secretary General of Funbio since 2010 and previously led the Andes-Amazon Initiative of the Moore Foundation. With 10 years of experience at WWF-Brazil, she was the Director of Conservation. She holds academic degrees in Wildlife Management and Ecology, as well as experience in biodiversity, climate change, and programs to reduce deforestation and CO2 emissions.

Costa Rican biologist with more than 20 years of experience in issues and projects of biodiversity conservation, environmental sustainability and management of protected areas, among others. He has a Master's Degree in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, and another in Business Administration. She has been working with the Costa Rica Forever Association since 2013, and from 2022 she assumed the coordination of the BRIDGE Project.

Graduated in science with a major in mechanical engineering from PUCP, and with a postgraduate degree in science from MIT. He has been leading the UNACEM Group since 2020, with over 17 years of experience in leadership roles in Peru, specializing in cement, energy, and sustainability. For 14 years, he held the position of general manager of CELEPSA, an electric power company within the UNACEM Group, and has played prominent roles in organizations such as Sustainable Peru and SNMPE.

Lawyer graduated from the University of Lima, with a Master's Degree in Corporate Social Responsibility from EADA Barcelona and CENTRUM Católica. Currently, he is completing the Chief Sustainable Officer certification program at MIT. He has held various roles in corporate affairs and social responsibility in mining companies, including his current position as Sustainability & Regional Affairs Manager at Anglo American.

With extensive experience in business, policy and education, she is the Executive Director of Junior Achievement St. Kitts and Nevis, one of the largest youth NGOs in the world. He has led other boards and advised task forces, demonstrating his commitment to biodiversity conservation, leading the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in more NGOs and CSOs in St. Kitts and Nevis. He currently chairs the St. Christopher and Nevis Conservation Foundation. (

As Executive Director of the Saint Lucia National Conservation Trust, he leads sustainable financing for biodiversity conservation and management. Responsible for the grant-making program, has promoted various financial agreements and works on the development of long-term financial mechanisms.

Regional expert in management of Conservation Trust Funds (CTF). With more than 25 years of experience in civil society participation, public policies and project design. She has been Executive Director of the Jamaica Environmental Foundation and has collaborated with international organizations such as USAID and UNEP.

As Manager of the Conservation Finance Program, he manages partnerships and ensures sustainable access to conservation finance in 12 countries. With 20+ years of experience in environmental issues in Latin America and the Caribbean, he has led projects and programs on climate change, REDD+, and financing with donors such as GEF, IDB, UNDP, and GCF.

Forest Engineer with 29 years of experience in leading teams for conservation and sustainable development projects. He is currently Vice President and Executive Director of Conservation International Peru. He has collaborated on the Board of Directors of SERNANP and is part of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas.

Business administrator with an MBA. 12 years of experience working in banking and 8 years in German Cooperation. Focused on the management of adaptation projects, low carbon development and sustainable financing.

Meteorologist with a doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires, with 20+ years of experience in conservation and participatory natural resource management. He has directed Sernanp on three occasions and advised the Ministry of the Environment on its organization. He is also a member of groups and commissions related to protected areas and an expert on the IUCN Green List Standard.

With more than 7 years of experience in climate change and knowledge management, he has collaborated with actors from developing countries. He is a specialist in adaptation to climate change, economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation. Focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, both in the public and private sectors.

A climate change specialist with a decade of experience, he has worked at the Adaptation Fund since 2017, supervising projects and developing performance reports. Previously, he collaborated with UNDP and the World Food Program on climate resilience and food security projects in the Middle East and Central America. His experience includes project design and management and the publication of documents on climate change and risk reduction.

Guatemalan biologist, she worked at CONAP and as Executive Director of the Inter-American Foundation for Tropical Research. She participated in the creation of RedLAC and was Executive Director of the Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources and the Environment in Guatemala. Wildlife and conservation specialist.

Bachelor of Environmental Science from the University of Oregon. He holds master's degrees in Sustainability Leadership from the University of Cambridge and in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics. He has held management positions in sustainability and the environment at Supermercados Peruanos SA and at Compañía Eléctrica El Platanal (CELEPSA). He is currently General Manager of Sustainable Peru.

Cassio Camara is Executive Director of Graystone Consulting, a division of Morgan Stanley that advises and manages portfolios for institutional investors in Latin America and the United States. Previously, he worked at JP Morgan, where he managed portfolios for 50 clients in Latin America. He graduated with honors in Finance and Marketing from the University of Miami.

General Director of Graystone Consulting, provides portfolio design and management services for institutional investors in Latin America and the United States. Previously, he led JP Morgan's Global Endowments & Foundations Group team, managing relationships across multiple regions. He graduated with honors in Quantitative Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago.

Manager of Safety, Environment, and Sustainability at Unacem. An environmental engineer with a master's degree in Energy Management. With over 18 years of executive experience in socio-environmental management, safety, and sustainability in the mining and energy sector. He chairs the Environmental Affairs Committee of the National Society of Mining, Petroleum, and Energy; and serves on the Boards and Advisory Councils of public and private organizations.

Lawyer with more than 27 years of experience in management of protected natural areas, serving as Secretary General and Institutional Head of SERNANP (2010-2021). Recognized with the Grand Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Bruno H. Schubert Foundation Award.

His professional career has focused on science, conservation finance and collaboration with sectors and communities dedicated to nature. He currently directs the Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature (FMCN), where I coordinate projects and we are the first institution accredited by the Green Climate Fund in Mexico.

Interdisciplinary senior researcher with a background in social anthropology and informatics, giving her qualitative and quantitative skills for climate adaptation research. He co-directed SEI's Climate Services Initiative and coordinates the development of the WeADAPT global platform for adaptation to climate change.

Biologist graduated from the University of Ulm, Germany, focused on studies on the Quetzal in Honduras. Currently, he is the director of FZS Peru, based in Cusco, and has worked in various NGOs in Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting participatory conservation and sustainable development in areas affected by natural and human disasters.

For more than 25 years, he has defended indigenous rights through CHIRAPAQ and other organizations. He has received recognition from UNICEF, the Ford Foundation and others for his outstanding career in promoting and defending indigenous cultures and peoples in Peru.

Sociologist and PhD in International Development from the University of Oxford. Researcher and professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. His focus is on political sociology, studying the mobilization for environmental justice and the conflict in the implementation of climate change and conservation policies in the Amazon.

At 34 years old, she is a professional with a background in tourism and business, specializing in public management, environmental auditing, and project planning and control. With over 9 years of experience in managing protected natural areas, she stands out for her focus on the sustainable development of territories.

Indigenous Leader of the Peruvian Amazon from the Native Community El Pilar, he has served as president of his community and leader in the Native Federation. Recognized with the GOLDMAD PRIZE Environmental Award in 2007 for his advocacy in defense of voluntarily isolated indigenous peoples. Additionally, he held the position of Deputy Manager of Citizen Participation and Native Communities in the Regional Government of Madre de Dios. Currently, he serves as a voluntary advisor to indigenous communities and chairs FENAMAD, in addition to being Treasurer of AIDESEP.

Indigenous leader with over 20 years of experience in indigenous peoples' rights, recognized for leading the Confederation of Amazonian Nationalities of Peru (CONAP) and coordinating various interventions by public and private entities, as well as donors, in support of the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Amazon.

Head of UNESCO's Section on Small Islands and Indigenous Knowledge, he is an expert in the management and governance of cultural and spiritual landscapes, with a focus on indigenous peoples and spiritually-based approaches. He contributed to the governance of protected areas and has experience in participatory mapping with indigenous peoples.

President of the National Association of Executors of Communal Reserve Management Contracts of Peru (ANECAP). Born in the indigenous community of Harakbut in Puerto Luz, in the Madre de Dios region, he has been involved in Amazonian biodiversity conservation for over 15 years. He has twice served as the president of the Executor of the Administration Contract for the Amarakaeri Communal Reserve (ECA Amarakaeri), considered a global conservation model and listed on the Green List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Executive Director of the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future, with experience in marine conservation. He leads the establishment and management of the new Fund, ensuring alignment with the Conservation Commitments under the Belize Blue Bond Loan Agreement. PhD in marine ecology.

General Manager of the Es Hoy business movement. She is a political scientist with experience in communications, planning, and management of strategic projects within various companies. As a public servant, she has served as the head of the General Office of Communications at the Ministry of Education.

Bióloga graduada de la Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad del Cusco, con una Maestría en Ecoturismo de la UNALM y especialización en Ciencia y Gestión del Cambio Climático de la Universidad de Zurich. Con 17 años de experiencia en gestión de proyectos relacionados con cambio climático, conservación, servicios ambientales y REDD+.

Economista y especialista en finanzas públicas. Director Ejecutivo del Fondo Fiduciario BACoMaB (Fondo Fiduciario para el Banco de Arguin y la Biodiversidad Marina y Costera) durante 8 años y miembro de CAFÉ. BACoMaB se dedica a la financiación sostenible de Áreas Marinas Protegidas en Mauritania.

Trabajó en la Entidad de las Naciones Unidas para la Igualdad de Género y el Empoderamiento de las Mujeres, siendo Punto Focal para la CMNUCC, CNULD y CDB. Su experiencia abarca género, derechos de mujeres en cambio climático, migración y biodiversidad. Antes, fue Oficial en la Oficina del Alto Representante de la ONU y en la UNCTAD. Actualmente es Senior Gender Specialist en Global Environment Facility.

Biologist from the University of the Americas in Puebla, I have collaborated in projects for the conservation of natural resources from the academy, the government and now from civil society. I am in charge of the Fund for Protected Natural Areas in Mexico, in addition to other projects based on this mechanism.

Administrative engineer with a specialization in financial engineering from the National University of Colombia. Master in Economics from EAFIT University and Master in Sustainable Development from Macquarie University. Experience in the financial sector for more than 15 years. Currently, Director of Sustainability at Asobancaria, leading the sustainability strategy of Colombian banks.

Fundador y CEO de EQX Biome, un mercado financiero para inversiones basadas en la naturaleza. Con sede en Nueva York, busca hacer de la conservación de la naturaleza una inversión viable para proteger la biodiversidad global. Es un banquero de inversiones con licencia y previamente trabajó como abogado corporativo en Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, manejando transacciones por más de 72 mil millones de dólares en fusiones y adquisiciones.

Ingeniero Forestal, Director de Participación Regional en Verra desde julio de 2018. Se enfoca en relaciones con gobiernos, proyectos, cooperación y mercados de carbono. Previamente, lideró la Unidad de Cambio Climático en la Corporación Nacional Forestal de Chile durante 15 años. Experto en políticas públicas y mercados de carbono nacionales e internacionales.

Ecologist with a Master's Degree in Planning and Sustainability of Conservation and in Management of Protected Areas. 20 years of experience in the subject. National Director of Biodiversity and Protected Areas of Ecuador between 2016 and 2018. Current Coordinator of the Protected Areas and Wildlife Fund of FIAS-Ecuador.

WCS Country Director in Peru. Biologist with a Master's Degree in Ecosystem Management and a PhD in Geography and Environment. Extensive experience in nature conservation, management of protected areas, sustainable management of natural resources with communities and supervision of conservation and research projects. More than 20 years of experience.

Lawyer with 25+ years of experience. Master's Degree in Civil and Commercial Law. Specialized in Business Law, Environmental Impact Assessment and Mining and Environmental Law. Advisor on mining environmental issues for CENTROMÍN PERÚ SA Legal Manager and current General Manager of Activos Mineros SAC.

Director of the global collaboration Enduring Earth since 2021. She led Costa Rica Forever and was president of RedLAC. With over thirteen years at TNC, she worked as Director of the Costa Rica Program and the International Private Land Initiative. Lawyer with a master's degree in international development.

Economist with a master's degree in Finance from ESAN University and specialization in Markets in the International Global Economy from the LSE. With 16 years of experience in the public and private sectors, he has worked on policies, programs and regulations to boost productivity and competitiveness in various sectors. He has held key roles in MIDAGRI, the National Quality Institute and the Agrarian Commission of the Congress of the Republic.

ióloga con énfasis en Zoología de la Universidad del Valle, Colombia (1991) y Maestría en Ecología Evolutiva del Departamento de Zoología de la Universidad de Florida, Estados Unidos (1996). Tiene más de veinte años de experiencia en planeación y gestión de la conservación de la biodiversidad en Colombia, Ecuador y Perú. Directora Técnica del Fondo desde 2014 que ha liderado el crecimiento de las líneas de Cambio Climático y Compensaciones por Pérdida de Biodiversidad y la consolidación del Programa Conserva Colombia.

Vicepresidenta de Asuntos Ambientales y Sostenibilidad de Southern Peaks Mining desde 2020. Previamente, trabajó en Enel Green Power durante 6 años como Senior Business Developer and Head of Permits. Antes de eso, ocupó el cargo de Head of Environmental Studies y Permits para los proyectos Quellaveco y Michiquillay en Anglo American. Es licenciada en Biotecnología con una Maestría en Ingeniería Ambiental, un MBA de la Universidad de Piura (programa MEDEX), y participó en el programa de Desarrollo de Negocios en SDA Bocconi en Milán.

Peruvian economist with 20 years of experience in financial strategies, holding roles in both the public and private sectors. He has worked as an Advisor to the Secretariat of Decentralization at the PCM, General Director at SERFOR, Technical Coordinator of the Business Council of the Pacific Alliance, among other roles. Additionally, he contributed his expertise as a official at the IDB and consultant at UNESCO.