About IRCG
Vision
A just and sustainable future for Latin America.
Mission
Develop transformative solutions based on science, evidence-based policy and advanced legislation to guarantee a sustainable future in Latin America.
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IRCG arises because of several converging circumstances
The scientific community warns that we have crossed more than half of the planetary limits that make human life on Earth sustainable. The countries with the least capacity to adapt to this new reality, such as most Latin American countries, will be the most affected by extreme weather events.
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The combination of unsustainable economic activities, the discrimination and inequalities underlying the Latin American context, and the widespread injustices and human rights violations make marginalized people the most recurrent victims of ecological imbalances and climate change.
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Latin America is the deadliest region in the world for environmental preservation and protection activism.
Linking science to the legal and political spheres in Latin America represents a real challenge since the region lacks the resources, technology, and experience to effectively support the application of public policies or undertake lines of action based on objective evidence.
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To achieve transformative actions that advance Nature's protection, sustainability, and access to justice in Latin America, the IRCG has and collaborates with a team of experts who provide robust prescriptions based on scientific evidence with legal and public policy feasibility.
Team
Gabriel López Porras
Managing Director
He is an environmental lawyer and social scientist with over ten years of experience in policy design, environmental litigation, and research. As well, he is an Expert of the UN Program - Harmony with Nature and a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, World Commission on Environmental Law (IUCN-WCEL). His professional history includes working as an environmental inspector for the government, an environmental lawyer in NGOs, a consultant for international organizations and the private sector, and a researcher focused on adaptive governance and Earth system law.
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BA in Law
Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
MA in Environmental Law and Public Policy
Universidad del Medio Ambiente
Ph.D. in Earth and Environment
University of Leeds
Luis Pineda
Operations Director
He is a political risk consultant and human rights lawyer with more than ten years of experience. He has been a government affairs advisor in anti-corruption, transparency, and accountability policies for the private sector and international organizations. His professional experience include been the head drafter of dozen bills related to democratic planning for subnational development and the coordinator of the design of government programs on monitoring, auditing and oversight of public resources. Luis worked as a state and federal public servant in areas focused on social development and economic empowerment for five years.
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BA in Law and MA in Human Rights
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
LL.M in Law and Government
American University Washington College of Law
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Lindsay Stringer
Climate Research Advisor
She is a Professor in Environment and Development at the University of York, UK. Given her extensive research on climate change and drylands, she has played a leading role in several global assessments. She was a lead author for the Intergovermental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 6th Assessment Report (AR6); coordinating lead author for the IPCC AR6 cross-chapter paper on Deserts, Desertification and Semi-arid Areas, and lead author for the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land; as well as a coordinating lead author for the Africa Regional Assessment of the Intergovernmental science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), and lead author for the IPBES Land Degradation and Restoration Assessment.
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BSc in Physical Geography
University of Sheffield
MSc in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment in Drylands
University of Sheffield
Ph.D. in Geography
University of Sheffield
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Augustine Entonu
Governance and Climate Policy Advisor
He is an energy and climate change policy expert. His work is focused on policy strategy, decarbonisation and energy efficiency, and his research is focused on providing policy solutions to gas flaring and climate challenges posed in the global South. With 20+ years’ experience in high complex public and private sector programs, he has been decorated as a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
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BSc in Accounting
University of Lagos
MBA
Grenoble Ecole De Management
Ph.D. in Energy and Climate Change
University of Leeds
​Christina Triantafyllidi
Project Development Advisor
She is an international law professional devoted to promoting human rights, democracy and peace. Christina is experienced in designing strategic directions and developing programmes that provide local solutions to global issues, raising partners and managing grants for non-profits.
BA in Law
University of Liverpool
LLM in Public International Law
Leiden University
Sandra Valdés
Data Science Expert
She is a data scientist and a consultant in business intelligence. Her work experience includes conducting over thirty social impact assessments for mining and energy transnational companies. Sandra frequently advises sub-national agencies on evaluations of government social programs.
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BA in International Relations
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
MA in Development Studies
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID)
MSc in Data Science
George Washington University
Values
Justice
We want to protect those unfairly bearing most of the costs of environmental degradation and promote harmony with Nature. Accordingly, we look at all aspects of environmental justice: intergenerational, procedural, recognition, distributive, compensatory, restitutive, and corrective.
Transparency
We are transparent and truthful in our relationships with our partners, supporters, and the broader public. Likewise, our scientific, legal, and policy research and outcomes are governed by transparency, for which they will be openly available to the public.
Integrity
We raised our work to the highest standards with scientific integrity and bounded to justice and equity to be reliable, trustworthy, and effective.
Togetherness
We aim to join forces with stakeholders and the public to protect and restore Nature. Cooperation is critical for strengthening capabilities, protecting human rights, and addressing environmental injustices.