Professional with a deep connection to the Ecuadorian Amazon. With an extensive career dedicated to bioeconomy, conservation, and the sustainable use of biodiversity, they have developed a comprehensive vision of sustainability that combines environmental protection and economic development, while encouraging citizen participation in decision-making. As a professional with vast experience in project management and the implementation of public policies, they have witnessed firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing Ecuador. Their work has focused on strengthening the capacities of local communities, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering citizen participation in decision-making processes.
Glenda Ortega
Ministerio de Ambiente, Agua y Transición Ecológica, Subsecretaria de Patrimonio Natural (MAATE) (Ecuador)
Professional with a deep connection to the Ecuadorian Amazon. With an extensive career dedicated to bioeconomy, conservation, and the sustainable use of biodiversity, they have developed a comprehensive vision of sustainability that combines environmental protection and economic development, while encouraging citizen participation in decision-making. As a professional with vast experience in project management and the implementation of public policies, they have witnessed firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing Ecuador. Their work has focused on strengthening the capacities of local communities, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering citizen participation in decision-making processes.