Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience, this expert is adept in climate change, stakeholder engagement, and gender issues. Leadership roles have included managing teams and projects for the Portuguese Environment Agency, notably in the EU climate law negotiation and Portugal's national communications under the UNFCCC. Since 2017, responsibilities have included serving as Head of Delegation, contributing to international climate negotiations. The expert excels in policy development, public speaking, and capacity building, with a strong focus on international relations and multilateral processes.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving climate change mitigation at the national level, such as NER300 projects, and in development cooperation with Portuguese Speaking African Countries. Actively engaged in the Lusophone Cluster under the Partnership on Transparency in the Paris Agreement since 2016, focusing on governance and climate change. Responsibilities have included policy development and project management within the context of international climate change issues.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including climate change, gender and human rights, public sector governance, and project management, the expert has held leadership roles such as Head of Division at the Portuguese Environment Agency, focusing on climate strategy and international relations. Interdisciplinary expertise includes policy development and capacity building, with a geographic focus on Portugal and Portuguese Speaking African Countries. Career highlights include contributions to European Commission initiatives, enhancing cross-sectoral impact in international development cooperation. Extensive experience in Portugal, particularly with the Portuguese Environment Agency, and collaboration with the European Commission. Additional experience gained during an Erasmus year at the University of Salzburg, Austria, enhancing understanding of European integration and law.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Portuguese speaker and proficient in English and French, with intermediate proficiency in German and Spanish, and basic proficiency in Italian. These language skills have been utilized in international negotiations, policy development, and multicultural team environments, particularly within international climate change discussions and European Union projects. Background includes a postgraduate degree in Advanced Studies on Public Management from the Institute of National Administration, Portugal, focusing on EU law, public policies, and project management. Also holds a postgraduate degree in European Studies from the Law Faculty of the University of Lisbon, Portugal, covering European integration and law. Additionally, completed a degree in European Studies from the Arts Faculty of the Oporto University, Portugal, including a year at the University of Salzburg, Austria, with studies in European history and law.