the world's largest subnational network for tropical forest conservation and low emissions development
39 states, provinces, and regions
10 countries
14+ years of promoting subnational governmental leadership
robust partnerships with Indigenous peoples and local level leaders, NGOs, the private sector, and philanthropists
seeding subnational mobilization and jurisdictional approaches for forest conservation and sustainable development
As Project Director I engage in . . .
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high level forest and climate strategy development with the global secretariat at the University of Colorado and UCLA, and regional leads in Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Indonesia and other GCF member states
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political mobilization with Governors, Secretaries of the Environment, and technical civil servants, including participation in high-level global climate and forest events, technical panels, and processes
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policy and program development for REDD+, carbon markets, and other state and regional forest and climate initiatives
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cultivating partnerships with NGOs, community leaders, national governments, the international donor community, and private sector actors
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fundraising and grant management to support the GCF Task Force's work around the world
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articulating and organizing with committees for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities and integration of safeguards and partnership opportunities in state-level programs