Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert specializes in sustainability, climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy, and circular economy. He has managed and implemented over 100 projects globally, collaborating with both international and local initiatives. His expertise includes the development of Sustainable Energy Action Plans and Climate Change Strategies for local governments. Career highlights include contributing to the Green Deal sections of the EU Multiannual Indicative Programme in Peru and the Dominican Republic. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as project manager and technical director, overseeing significant environmental and energy projects across various sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated extensively with donors such as the European Commission, the Global Center on Adaptation, the French Development Agency, the UNDP, the IADB, the AfDB, the ADB, and the World Bank. His involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across thematic areas like climate change, energy, circular economy, and sustainable development. Worked across diverse projects that are both regional and national in scope, with geographic locations including Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, the South Pacific, and Central and South America.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as project manager, technical director, and consultant, the expert has worked across key sectors including sustainability, climate change, energy, circular economy, and waste management. His cross-cutting expertise includes integrating digital solutions in energy efficiency and sustainable urban development. The geographic scope of his work is extensive, covering regions like Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, the South Pacific, and Central and South America. He has contributed to local and international initiatives promoting sustainable practices and environmental resilience. His recurring involvement in regions like Latin America and the Caribbean highlights his deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is a native speaker of Spanish and Catalan and is fluent in English. He has good reading and writing proficiency in French and Portuguese, with fair speaking skills, and possesses basic proficiency in Chinese. His language skills have been utilized in various international projects, working with multilingual teams across continents, enhancing communication and collaboration in diverse cultural settings. He holds an MSc in International Relations with a specialization in Political Economy of Development from the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals, Spain. Additionally, he has obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Social and Environmental Analysis and Intervention, and a Postgraduate Degree in Environmental Management in the Public and Private Sector, both from the Universitat de Barcelona, Spain. His foundational education includes a BSc in Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Environmental Management from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.