Impact
At the international level, I have assisted United Nations’ Global Eco-innovation Project, the Inter-American Development Bank Green Innovation and Circular Economy knowledge programme and the RELAI Network of Innovation Agencies in their efforts to incorporate circular economy and climate action among decision makers in Latin America.
Before joining the Climate and Earth Centre of HEC Paris, I was responsible for setting up the research agenda of Climate KIC’s – the largest European climate initiative. A key milestone was the acquisition of over 120 million Euros in grants implementing the EU missions of climate adaptation and carbon neutral cities under Horizon Europe. My work at CKIC also included leading its science-policy lab, the Transitions Hub and the overall co-ordination of Pathways2Resilience (30 million Euros).
As an academic , I am proud to be co-leading a group of scholars currently engaged in the establishment of the eco-innovation society. The steering group of this initiative includes seminar eco-innovation scholars, such as professors Massimiliano Mazzanti, Roberto Zoboli, Rene Kemp, Pablo del Rio and Javier Carrillo-Hermosilla – among others.
I am a regular speaker at conferences and events, which has resulted in a growing media presence and in receiving prestigious awards (see full list of engagements here). This is a testament to my dedication and expertise in the field of eco-innovation and sustainability.
Media channels presence
Books, chapters and manuals / guidelines:
EIT Climate-KIC enables policymakers in LATAM to drive circular economy transition (with Marina Gil V.). Aug. 10th, 2023.
The practice of climate adaptation in a challenging environment (with Anne-Sophie Garrigou & Aida Khalilova). July 13th, 2023.
Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation (with Anne-Sophie Garrigou and Aida Khalilova). June 16th, 2023.
Why should we care about climate adaptation in Europe? (with Anne-Sophie Garrigou & Aida Khalilova). May 22nd, 2023.
Keynotes, panels and interviews
Keynote
Innovación transformadora para la acción climática: el enfoque de las misiones Europeas. Conversatorio Diáspora2030mx. February 23rd. 2023. Online.
Keynote panel
Hubs for Circularity in European Regions and Cities at INDTECH2022, Grenoble. June 28th, 2022.