Transcript Diapositiva 1

Andrea Guerrero García
Project Coordinator
Andrea is the Colombian Low Carbon Development Strategy (CLCDS) coordinator. Andrea
worked in Colombia’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable development for seven
years, and she led the Climate Change Division, which develops climate change policy and
coordinates the country’s technical position in international negotiations. She holds a MSc
in Biology and a BSc in Forestry.
Maria Paula Mendieta
Information Specialist
Maria Paula is an advisor for the Colombian Low Carbon Development Strategy (CLCDS)
working on the design and implementation of the monitoring and reporting system for
mitigation actions in Colombia and other technical issues. Before joining the UNDP project
team Maria Paula worked for the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
coordinating the CLCDS and was part of the Colombian Delegation for the UNFCCC
negotiations. She has a research background in agriculture, rural development and
environmental impacts. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and an MSc in
Agricultural Economic
Oscar Beltrán
CLCDS technical assitant
Oscar is the technical assistant of the Colombian Low Carbon Development Strategy
(CLCDS) project. He contributes with initiatives on regionalization of sectoral mitigation
actions. His background is in project management, in both the public and private sectors.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering.
Diana Lugo
Colombian Harvester
Diana is the harvester in the Colombian Low Carbon Development Strategy – CLCDS. She
has a background in estimating National Greenhouse gas emission Inventories. She also
has experience in generation and analysis of indicators and management of environmental
information at a national scale. Diana holds qualifications in Environmental and Sanitary
Engineering.
Andrea Maldonado
Housing and Waste management Specialist
Andrea is a technical consultant for EC LEDS program who supports to the Ministry of
Housing, Cities and Territories in the Colombian Low Carbon Development Strategy
(CLCDS). She has worked in the environmental field for 12 years, with experience in the
private and public sectors. During the last 3 years Andrea was a professor in the
Department of Environmental Engineering at “Universidad de los Andes” and worked in
projects related to air quality, water and waste management. Andrea holds a Bachelor’s
Degree in Chemical Engineering and an MSc in Environmental Engineering.
Claudia Díaz
Transport Specialist
Claudia is an environmental engineer with a Masters degree in Civil Engineer in the Area of
Transportation with 3 years of experience in research projects in urban transport, focusing
on road safety. In January 2012, she became part of the CLCDS team through USAID’s EC
LEDS program, supporting the Ministry of Transport in the development of their Sectorial
Mitigation Action Plan (SMAP).
Sandra López
Transport Specialist
Sandra has been working for the Climate Change Division of the Ministry of Environment
and Sustainable Development for 6 years as an advisor of GHG emission reduction projects
and policy formulation for the transport, construction, and waste management sectors.
She has contributed with promoting alternatives to mitigate GHG emission among key
stakeholders, representing the Ministry in different fairs relating to carbon markets and
formal meetings of the Designated National Authorities of the Kyoto Protocol. She is the
focal point in Colombia for the Global Methane Initiative and holds a Bachelor’s degree
in Civil Engineering and an MSc in Environmental Management and Policy.
Diana Carolina Barba
Industry Specialist
Diana has worked in the Climate Change Division of the Ministry of Environment and
Sustainable Development – MADS for more than 4 years, coordinating the Technology
Needs Assessment Project for Colombia and supporting identification of NAMAs and the
MRV component of the CLCDS. Prior to this, she worked on reviewing and supporting
industry CDM projects and voluntary carbon initiatives for three years and researching and
consulting for design and operation of drinking and waste water treatment systems. She
holds qualifications in Chemical Engineering and is a Masters’ candidate to Environmental
Engineering.
Diana Milena Rodríguez Velosa
Waste Management Specialist
Diana is an advisor at the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development in its
Climate Change Division. She has worked on the CLCDS process, on the formulation of
NAMAs in waste sector, and on matters related to the Designated National Authority for
the Clean Development Mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol. She also serves currently as
co-chair of a subcommittee of the Global Methane Initiative -GMI. Her background
includes research experience on Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment –WEEE
collection schemes and quantification of its production in Colombia and on the use of
biogas in waste water treatment facilities. She holds a BSc in Environmental Engineering
from University of Los Andes (Colombia) and a MSc. in Environmental Sciences from ETHZurich.
Eduardo José Sánchez
Mining, Oil and Gas Specialist
Eduardo is a consultant for the CLCDS, focusing on the mining and oil & gas sectors. He
contributes with the formulation of one the CLCDS Sectorial Mitigation Action Plans
(SMAP), in areas such as Coal Mine Methane, Enhanced Oil Recovery and energy efficiency
issues among others. He has 14 years of experience both in the private and public sectors.
During the last seven years Eduardo has worked on institutional issues and extractive
industries. Eduardo holds a MSc in Geography, Specialist in Economics and a BSc in Political
Science.
Fanny Gómez
Energy and Electricity Specialist
Fanny is a climate change consultant for the development of the Colombian Low Carbon
Development Strategy - CLCDS at the Ministry of Mines and Energy and another member
of USAID’s EC LEDS program. Fanny is an electrical engineer and holds a Master’s Degree in
renewable energy and energy markets. Her background is in energy efficiency and the
Colombian electricity sector.
Laura Aranguren
Energy Specialist
Laura works in the Climate Change Division of the Colombian Ministry of Environment and
Sustainable Development as a Mitigation Advisor for the energy sector. She evaluates
Colombian CDM projects and supports the establishment of mitigation actions plans in the
energy sector. Her research experience has been in the impacts of renewable energy
sources on power quality. Laura holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Olga Lucía Ospina
Forestry Specialist
Olga is a forestry engineer of the National University of Colombia with experience on
forestry policy, plans and projects in Colombia. As part of the Ministry of Environment she
was involved in the formulation of the forestry national development plan, the national
plan to prevent forest fires, the national plan for the restoration of affected areas, among
others. As a member of the Climate Change Division mitigation group she is in charge of the
revision of mitigation actions in the forestry sector. She also evaluates forestry related
CDMs , and other carbon markets activities in Colombia and revising the national GHG
emission inventories, carbon footprint initiatives and other compensation plans related to
forestry activities that are part of the Low Carbon Development Strategy.
Jhon Jaime Arias
Agriculture Specialist
Jaime is a consultant of USAID’s EC LEDS program supporting the CLCDS in agriculture
issues. He has more than 13 years of experience in coffee crops research in Colombia, has
worked on projects related to phytotecnia, entomology, physiology specifically in carbon
markets and the development of methodologies for assessing the carbon balance in coffee
farms. He also has experience in calculating the carbon footprint of Colombian coffee and
the models development of carbon fixation balances in production systems. He worked for
5 years on greenhouse tomato crops, involving high technology and good practices in the
province of Ontario, Canada. He holds a MSc in agricultural production systems and a
Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy.
Mario Londoño
Agriculture Assistant
Mario is an Environmental Biologist and a Junior Researcher in Soil Carbon Sequestration at
the University of Bogotá. Mario contributes with the team in assisting the agriculture
sector since he completed his professional practice at the Ministry in 2011.
Mauricio Umaña
CLCDS Legal Advisor
Mauricio is another member of USAID’s EC LEDS program. He is the legal advisor for the
Colombian Low Carbon Development Strategy (CLCDS) and the National Climate Change
System (SISCLIMA), which is an interministerial commission that guides cooperative action
between its members for effective climate change mitigation and adaptation. He has over
seven years of experience as a lawyer for the Ministries of Environment and Sustainable
Development; Agriculture and Rural Development and other public institutions. He holds a
B.A. in Law and postgraduate studies in trade and corporative law.
Oscar Urbina
Industry and Tourism Specialist
Oscar is a consultant for the Colombian Low Carbon Development Strategy - CLCDS within
the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism as part of USAID’s EC LEDS program. His
background is in trade facilitation, logistics and transport within the Ministry. Oscar is an
Economist and holds a specialization in National and International Trade Logistics.