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Climate Policy & Advocacy

I work at the intersection of climate mobility, environmental justice, and global governance, striving to bridge grassroots realities with high-level climate policy. Below are select initiatives where my research and advocacy have informed public discourse, UN negotiations, and multilateral programs.​

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Advancing Just Transition at COP29

Appointed by the Mexican Foreign Ministry (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, SRE) as lead negotiator on Just Transition and Response Measures at COP29. Collaborated with the Environment Ministry (SEMARNAT) and the National Institute for Ecology and Climate Change (INECC) to draft national positions, lead multilateral negotiations, and produce briefs on enabling conditions, intersectionality, and equity in global climate frameworks. Contributed intervention language and supported alignment between national priorities and international commitments on energy, labor, and climate justice.

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Strengthening Super Pollutant Governance at UNEP CCAC

At UNEP Paris, I led the coordination of the CCAC’s inaugural Marketplace of Ideas, curating 20+ climate mitigation projects from leading institutions such as WRI, GIZ, CGIAR, Clean Air Task Force, Commission for Environmental Cooperation, SwissContact, TNC, The Global Methane Hub, EDF, GAIA, CEEW, and Ajinomoto. The initiative spanned seven priority sectors: agriculture, cooling, household energy, clean air, fossil fuels, waste, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines. It was presented to global funders, government partners, and policymakers at the 2025 Climate and Clean Air Conference.

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Shaping Youth-Led Climate Mobility Advocacy

Represented Latin America at global forums on climate-induced displacement through the Global Centre for Climate Mobility and the International Organization for Migration. Helped draft policy briefs, hosted storytelling panels, and supported the launch of the GCCM Latin America & Caribbean Climate Mobility Youth Forum. Engagements have included UNGA High-Level Week, closed advising sessions with UNICEF at Wilton Park and and COP28.

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Ocean Policy & Marine Protection with National Geographic Pristine Seas

Conducted policy and environmental analyses for proposed marine protected areas (MPAs) in Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and the Federated States of Micronesia, contributing to National Geographic’s efforts in support of the global 30x30 target under the Global Biodiversity Framework. Delivered actionable briefs that informed upcoming Pristine Seas expeditions and high-level advocacy. Supported public affairs in preparing strategic messaging for National Geographic’s Ocean Night at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference, aligning science-based storytelling with international ocean protection goals.

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Transnational Climate Education & Movement Building

Co-designed and co-led an ERASMUS+ funded international climate education program engaging youth from +12 countries. Developed a 6-week curriculum on climate justice, secured long-term funding, and built durable networks for youth collaboration on environmental action.

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Indigenous Autonomy & Environmental Defense in Mexico

Directed the impact campaign of "Enraizados", a documentary developed with Indigenous leaders in Cherán, Mexico. The film has been screened at COP29, Mountainfilm, and human rights festivals worldwide. It is used to support local governance, forest defense, and public awareness around community-based climate solutions. We’ve partnered directly with Cherán to channel funding and advocate for Indigenous-led models of environmental protection.

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