Organization: Aegea Institute

Bio: He holds a degree in Industrial Chemist from the Oswaldo Cruz School of Chemistry and a postgraduate degree in Strategic Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). He has extensive experience in the Social and Environmental fields and has also been responsible for strategic areas such as Institutional Relations and Communication. He worked for nearly 20 years in the Chemical and Petrochemical sectors. For 11 years, he was President of the Trata Brasil Institute, where he helped make the organization a national benchmark, coordinating dozens of studies, research projects, and initiatives aimed at mobilizing society for the expansion of basic sanitation in the country. While still at the helm of Trata Brasil, Édison won the "FAZ DIFERENÇA – Personalidades 2012" award from the newspaper O Globo (Revista Amanhã category), as the most outstanding individual in the field of Sustainability in Brazil. He is currently President of the Aegea Institute.

Organization: Alpargatas

Bio: With a degree in Environmental Management from ESALQ/USP and an MBA in Business Management from Insper, she has over 15 years of experience in corporate sustainability, working with corporate strategies and integrating socio-environmental variables into the business models of large corporations. Currently the Director of Sustainability at Alpargatas, she has also worked in the Pulp and Paper, Civil Construction, and Consulting segments, structuring and evolving the ESG agenda according to the specific needs of each business. Her expertise includes Sustainability Strategy, Circular Economy, Climate Change, Sustainable Finance, Transparency and Accountability, ESG Indices and Ratings, Social and Environmental Regulations, Education for Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility, Private Social Investment, among others.

Organization: OceanPact Maritime Services

Bio: Leticia Mendes has over 15 years of experience in sustainability, working in strategic management, socio-environmental projects, and stakeholder engagement. She holds a postgraduate degree in Project Management from UFRJ, a degree in Social Communication, and technical specializations in GRI and Environmental Management. She began her career at Petrobras, was a senior ESG manager at KPMG, and is currently the Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility manager at OceanPact, where she works on integrating corporate strategy and ocean conservation.

Organization: Better Drinks

Bio: Alessandro Licunas is CMO and COO of Better Drinks, the group behind brands such as Praya Beer, Baer-Mate, and Mamba Water. After leading marketing and sales at Burger King in Brazil and Europe, he took a sabbatical to redefine the type of brand and company he wanted to build. He found this path at Baer-Mate and co-founded Better Drinks, now Heineken's impact brands arm within the Heineken Spin platform.

Organization: C&A

Bio: An experienced professional in ESG, corporate governance, and social and environmental impact, Cyntia holds a Master's degree in Sustainability from POLI-USP, a degree in Production Engineering from UNESP, and an Executive MBA from FGV. With specializations from the University of Cambridge and the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGC), she has worked for over 15 years in sustainability and governance strategies, strengthening practices and generating value for shareholders and stakeholders. She currently leads ESG, Communications, and Social Impact at C&A. She is a member of ESG committees, a guest professor on Master's and Doctoral programs, and a mentor for women entrepreneurs.

Organization: HEINEKEN Group

Bio: Sustainability executive, specialist in ESG. Graduated in Marketing, with specializations in business and sustainability. She works as Sustainability Director of the HEINEKEN Group, leading strategies in the pillars of water and nature, circularity, carbon, brand causes, sustainable events and ESG governance. She has experience in multinational corporations (Danone, Unilever, Grupo Ultra), advisor to Capitalismo Consciente, professor at Fundação Dom Cabral and columnist for NeoMondo. She is passionate about sustainability and believes in the power of companies as agents of transformation. She works to unite purpose, positive impact and people's engagement around a more conscious future - and is a proud mother of twins.

Organization: Yara

Bio: Experienced executive leading nature-positive solutions in the agri-food value chain. Currently Director of Public Affairs, Communication, and Sustainability at Yara Brazil, responsible for driving stakeholder engagement and ESG initiatives focused on climate action, circular economy, renewable energy, and regenerative agriculture. Agroecologist with a background that includes a degree in Business Administration, a Master’s in Circular Bioeconomy from Wageningen University & Research, a specialization in Circular Economy from the United Nations System Staff College, an MBA from the University of São Paulo, and executive education in Leadership from Harvard Business School.

Organization: AMAGGIa

Bio: Fabiana Luri Dias Doi Reguero is currently responsible for AMAGGI's Sustainability department. With a law degree, an MBA in Law and Environmental Management, and an extension in Responsible Management for Sustainability from Fundação Dom Cabral and in Strategic Innovation from Insper, she joined the company in January 2010 and currently serves as Head of Sustainability. In this position, Fabiana is responsible for AMAGGI's ESG commitments and goals in Brazil and internationally, covering, among others, the following topics: i) traceability and combating deforestation, ii) decarbonization, NetZero, and regenerative agriculture, iii) protecting human rights, iv) sustainable finance, and v) sustainable business. Furthermore, she is responsible for maintaining the company's position as one of the world's leading producers of socio-environmentally certified soybeans according to internationally recognized standards. Along with her team, she has also contributed to AMAGGI achieving important recognitions, such as one of the highest scores in the CDP Florestas (Center for Forestry and Agricultural Production) rankings, as well as a global leader in the Forest 500 ranking. Fabiana is co-leader of the Deforestation Forum of the Brazil, Climate, Forests, and Agriculture Coalition and of the Agrifood System Thematic Chamber of CEBDS (Brazilian Institute of Agriculture and Livestock Development). She represents AMAGGI at the PCI Institute (Produce, Conserve, and Include Strategy of the State of Mato Grosso), of which the company is a founding member. Furthermore, Fabiana serves on the RTRS (Round Table on Responsible Soy) Board and on AMAGGI's Innovation and ESG Committee.

About AMAGGI Founded in 1977, AMAGGI is the largest Brazilian grain and fiber company. Present at various stages of the agribusiness chain, the company operates in agricultural production of grains, fibers, and seeds, as well as the sourcing, processing, and marketing of grains and inputs. It also provides river and road grain transportation, port operations, and the generation and marketing of renewable electricity. Headquartered in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso do Sul, AMAGGI operates throughout Brazil, with farms, warehouses, offices, factories, river and road fleets, port terminals, and hydroelectric plants. Abroad, the company has units and offices in Argentina, China, the Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Switzerland, and Singapore.

Organization: Bayer

Bio: Felipe Albuquerque is a seasoned executive with a degree in agronomy from the University of São Paulo - ESALQ/USP, complemented by an MBA with a focus on ESG from Ibmec. With over 15 years of experience in agribusiness, he has extensive knowledge of sugarcane and soybean crops, as well as in-depth knowledge of the primary agricultural sector in Brazil and the region. During his tenure at Bayer, Felipe led several business strategies in Brazil and Latin America. He currently leads the sustainability area for Latin America, promoting carbon-based business models and regenerative agriculture. His current role involves driving Bayer Brazil's efforts on climate change in preparation for COP 30.

Organization: Eletrobras

Bio: Pedro Villela is a sociologist with a degree from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (Uerj) (2005), a master's degree in Public Health from the Institute of Social Medicine at Uerj (2008), and a master's degree in Health, Population, and Social Policies from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, France, and Linköpings Universitet, Sweden (2009). He holds an MBA in Business Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) (2020) and is a doctoral candidate in Social and Environmental Law and Sustainability at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUC-PR) (2023-). He has worked at Eletrobras since, always in the area of ​​Social Responsibility, which he has led since 2020. He led the Working Group on Human Rights for the Electricity and Energy Sector of the UN Global Compact in Brazil.

Organization: Getulio Vargas Foundation

Bio: Coordinator of the FGV Center for Agribusiness Studies (FGV Agro). He holds an Agricultural Engineering degree from UFV (Viçosa, MG) and a Master's degree in Agricultural Economics (ESALQ/USP and the University of Maryland). He was a member and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa). He was Chief of Strategic Advisory and Secretary of Agricultural Policy at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA). He also held the positions of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive of Agricultural Policy and Information at the National Supply Company (CONAB). He has over 30 years of experience in Brazilian agribusiness in the areas of agricultural market intelligence and analysis, strategic planning, investments, and training. Member of the Superior Council of Agribusiness (COSAG-FIESP) and of the Thematic Chambers of Sustainable Agrocarbon and Agricultural Risk Management. Advisor to the Brazilian Rural Marketing Association (ABMRA).

Organization: ECCON Environmental Solutions

Bio: Maria Cecilia Fiordoliva Ferronato is a biologist with a master's degree in Biodiversity and Conservation of Fragmented Habitats from the State University of Londrina (UEL). She has over 15 years of experience in the environmental field, with extensive experience in the development and management of initiatives focused on biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration, and nature-based solutions. She is currently a partner and project manager at ECCON Soluções Ambientais, where she leads and integrates initiatives in Environmental Licensing, Ecological Restoration, Payment for Environmental Services (PES), and carbon (REDD and ARR), combining technical expertise, strategic management, and a commitment to sustainability and good environmental practices.

Organization: Nestlé Brazil

Bio: Ana Carolina Carregaro is the Director of Public Affairs at Nestlé Brazil, playing a strategic role in connecting the company with the public and private sectors. With a solid academic background—a law degree from the Catholic University of Santos, a master's degree in Latin American Integration from the University of São Paulo (USP), and a certification in Global Advocacy from George Washington University—the executive has built a career marked by work in public policy, sustainability, and institutional relations.

At Nestlé, Ana Carolina leads initiatives focused on sustainability and innovation, representing the company at prominent events such as the Climate Conferences. She attended COP27 and COP28, participating in discussions on decarbonization in the food sector. She represented Nestlé at UN headquarters in 2024 to present advances in the transformation of food systems at the Ambition 2030 session. She also participated in the Brazil Global Summit 2025, discussing the impact of technology on the food industry and the paths toward a more sustainable system.

Her work also extends to relevant forums, such as CEBDS (Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development), where she contributes to thematic groups related to food systems, climate, energy, and sustainable finance. She is also Co-Leader of the Trade and Investment Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and a Member of the Advisory Board of the UN Global Compact.

With an approach that integrates government relations, ESG, and innovation, Ana Carolina strengthens Nestlé's position as a leader in sustainable practices and corporate responsibility in Brazil.

Organization: Mosaic

Bio: Director of Government Relations at Mosaic in Brazil, where he leads strategic initiatives focused on institutional dialogue, sustainability, and the expansion of investments in the agricultural sector. With extensive experience in international relations and public policy, Meirelles has worked for organizations such as the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), the Brazil Industries Coalition (BIC), and Anglo American. He holds a degree in International Relations from PUC-SP and a master's degree in International Trade from Sciences Po in Paris.

Organization: Imazon

Bio: Jakeline Pereira is a Forestry Engineer specializing in Tropical Forest Management and Conservation and Biodiversity, with an MBA in Project Management and a Master's degree in Protected Area Management in the Amazon. With 21 years of experience in socio-environmental projects, her focus is on protected area management, environmental education, forestry supply chains, and support for traditional peoples and communities. She has worked for institutions such as the Amazonas State Government and Natura Cosméticos. She is the author of the book "Floresta Habitada" (Inhabited Forest), a finalist for the 2015 Jabuti Prize. She is currently the Director of the Protected Areas Program at the Amazon Institute of Man and the Environment (Imazon).

Organization: Nestlé Brazil

Bio: Barbara Sollero is an executive in the Regenerative Agriculture area at Nestlé Brazil, with over 16 years of experience leading impactful projects focused on sustainable development in agriculture. A graduate in Animal Science from the Federal University of Viçosa, she built her career leading pioneering initiatives in sustainability, women's empowerment, and digital innovation. Today, she leads the company's regenerative agriculture and decarbonization agenda, connecting science, practice, and strategy to accelerate the transition to more resilient, inclusive, and low-carbon food systems.

Organization: Rainforest Alliance

Bio: Yuri Feres is the Country Director of Rainforest Alliance in Brazil, leading national strategies that integrate regenerative agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and inclusive finance. With over 25 years of experience in sustainability and ESG across Latin America, he has worked with companies such as Cargill, Walmart, and The Walt Disney Company, fostering partnerships between the private sector, governments, and civil society. Yuri serves on regional sustainability networks and is dedicated to connecting nature, people, and markets through transformative solutions that promote climate resilience, social equity, and sustainable development.

Organization: Climate Ventures

Bio: Ricardo Gravina is a prominent figure in the field of impact entrepreneurship and climate innovation. He is currently the co-CEO of Climate Ventures. His experience in business development has earned him recognition as a pioneer in socio-environmental impact as an entrepreneur and investor. Ricardo co-founded Aoka in 2009, a consultancy specializing in Social Innovation and the creation of Shared Value. He led cross-sectoral labs that resulted in several systemic solutions in the areas of Food, Impact Investing, and Climate. In 2018, Ricardo co-founded the Climate Ventures Institute, the leading climate innovation and entrepreneurship organization in Brazil. The institute is an innovation platform connecting over 4,500 stakeholders, including startups, VC funds, public authorities, and large corporations, committed to accelerating the transformation to a regenerative and low-carbon economy.

Organization: Texas Tech University

Bio: Prof. Ting Lin is the Director of Multi-HAZard SUStainability (HazSus): From Earthquake to Climate Science and Engineering, as well as Faculty Affiliate of the National Wind Institute and Climate Center. Lin is the Founding Co-Chair of the ASCE SEI Advances in Information Technology Committee and Co-Author of Confirmation & Update of SEI Vision for the Future.

She has served on delegations/working groups/committees under COP15/COP30, NEHRP, SCEC, EERI/COSMOS/SSA, NIST, UJNR, & NASEM. Her work has been implemented in hazard mapping, modeling software, and building codes & guidelines. Prof. Lin is a contributing author of the Global Assessment Report (GAR) 2025 and a plenary speaker at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. She is on a mission to save as many as possible via Global Sea-Level Rise Model (GSLRM). Lin completed her B.S. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering and a concentration in Architecture from Cornell, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from Stanford.

Organization: APP Group

Bio: Elim Sritaba is the Chief Sustainability Officer at APP Group, a global leader in forestry, pulp, and paper. Since 2013, she has led the implementation of APP’s Forest Conservation Policy (FCP) at Sinar Mas Forestry.

With over 20 years of experience in finance, forestry, supply chain management, and business strategy, Elim serves on several influential boards and committees.

Recently appointed as Deputy Head of the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce for SDG and ESG (2024–2029), Elim also contributes to key advisory and executive bodies, including the ASEAN Investment Framework Advisory Committee, the APINDO SDGs Committee, the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development, and the Advisory Board for the ASEAN Innovation Business Platform.

Organization: Ambev

Bio: Carla Crippa is Vice President of Corporate Relations and Impact at Ambev, and a board member of the UN Global Compact, Sindicerv, and CISA. Leading the areas of institutional relations, corporate communication, sustainability, and responsible consumption, she heads initiatives that combine purpose and performance, such as Bora, a productive inclusion program that aims to impact 5 million people by 2032, and AMA water, a social business that reinvests 100% of its profits to provide access to clean drinking water for people who still lack it.

With over 20 years of market experience, Carla believes in the power of companies to generate transformation and positive impact on society when they place people, purpose, and collaboration at the center of their decisions.

Organization: Compass

Bio: Chemical Engineer graduated from Mauá School of Engineering, with a specialization in Marketing from ESPM and an MBA in Strategic and Economic Business Management from FGV. With 20 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, I have developed a solid career in strategic marketing, communication and product development with a focus on reducing environmental impact.

Currently, I am responsible for sustainability and external communication at Compass Gás e Energia, where I lead strategic initiatives in energy transition. My work focuses on promoting sustainable solutions, with an emphasis on quantifying environmental and social impacts, and building more robust and transparent reports and controls. I have training in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) from MIT and coordinate the LCA group at ABNT, the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards, reinforcing my commitment to sustainable development in all my professional activities.

Organization: Scania Latin America

Bio: Patricia is a natural achiever and an executive passionate about writing, reading, and interpreting. With experience in new business strategies, people engagement, culture building, social impact, sustainability, and communication, she holds a degree in Journalism – with experience in print media and PR agencies, where she worked in operations management and on international projects.

Organization: Global Compact Nepal

Bio: Krishna Bikram Shah is the Executive Director Pro Bono at Global Compact Nepal, the local network of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary non-binding United Nations pact to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies, and to report on their implementation. Before joining the Global Compact in 2019, Krishna was the Executive Director Pro Bono at Hoste Hainse, a non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO) that caters to sustainable community development through education (www.hostehainse.org).

Krishna serves as an advisor to the board of GoodWeave Nepal, an organization that is dedicated to ending illegal child labour primarily in the hand-knotted rug manufacturing industry (www.goodweave.org), and also serves as an executive committee member on the board of the Nepal Carpet Association. On the academia side, Krishna is the Treasurer on the board of the US Embassy School in Kathmandu. Although his formal education is technical with a Master’s in Software Engineering, he has sustainability in his DNA with 25+ years of hands-on experience and activism.

Organization: SEST SENAT

Bio: He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Brasília and a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás. He has a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Brazilian Institute of Teaching, Development and Research. He also holds an MBA in Business Management from the Dom Cabral Foundation, an Executive MBA in Marketing from the Higher School of Advertising and Marketing, and an MBA in Finance from the Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets. He served as the national coordinator of the Despoluir Environmental Program and is currently the National Deputy Director of SEST SENAT. In the Transportation System, he coordinates the work related to participation in COP30, contributing to the sector's agenda at the global event on climate change.

Organization: Mitsidi

Bio: A native of Pará, she is an architect with a PhD in Electrical Engineering from UFPA. Currently, she is the Energy Transition and Sustainable Mobility Manager at Mitsidi, a global climate change consulting firm focused on energy transition. Through Mitsidi's consulting work, she coordinated the Biofuels and Electricity HUB Project, an initiative of the UN Global Compact - Brazil Network, led by Scania Latin America and supported by the National Confederation of Transport (CNT). She works at the Center of Excellence in Energy Efficiency in the Amazon (CEAMAZON) and is a co-founder of the Women for Energy and Efficiency Network (WEE), in partnership with the Brazil-Germany cooperation for Sustainable Development, through GIZ.

Organization: CNT

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Organization: Storm Group

Bio: Iara Cardoso is a leading figure in environmental cinema. She holds degrees in cinema from NYFA/Universal Studios, documentaries and scientific narrative from MIT, and science journalism from Unicamp. For the past 15 years, she has dedicated herself to directing, writing, and producing series and films focused on environmental issues. In 2023, she released the award-winning documentary "The Age of Humans," presented by Marcos Palmeira, which aired on Cinemark, Globoplay, and TV Cultura in Brazil, and was distributed internationally by Amazon Prime Video. In 2025, she launched the series "Storm Chasers," presented by Ernesto Paglia, on Fantástico, which will soon air on the History Channel. Iara is a speaker at international events such as Rio2C and Rio Innovation Week.

Organization: WITOTO INSTITUTE

Bio: Vanda belongs to the Saúva clan, the Ant people. She has been a leader of her Witoto people since 2016. She graduated in pedagogy from the State University of Amazonas (UEA). She created the Jofo Nimairama ancestral knowledge house and her own educational school, where she provides indigenous education to 88 children from 16 ethnic groups. She founded the indigenous clothing brand Derequine, which promotes the generation of a dignified income for indigenous women on the outskirts of Manaus and is strengthening community-based tourism in Manaus' first indigenous neighborhood. She is also building the first Witoto ancestral maloca on the outskirts of Manaus.

Organization: Porto Seguro

Bio: She began her career at Porto Seguro in December 2023, leading initiatives focused on innovation, technology, process efficiency, and transforming the customer experience in the insurance industry. With over a decade of experience at Liberty Seguros, where she held various leadership positions before becoming CEO, Patrícia has built a solid career based on business model innovation, promoting diversity and inclusion, and strengthening female leadership. With a degree in Business and Technology from The Wharton School and Economics from Vassar College, Patrícia also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, combining strategic knowledge and innovative vision to advance the industry. In 2024, she assumed the presidency of SindSeg SP (Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies of the State of São Paulo), becoming the first woman to hold this position in 80 years, which reinforces her commitment to diversity and representation in the sector.

Organization: Ecomunica

Bio: Ellen Bileski Founding Partner of Ecomunica & Co-Founder of South of the Future Ellen Bileski is one of the leading voices in Brazilian communications and marketing, bringing socio-environmental issues to the market in an integrated manner. A journalist, entrepreneur, and founding partner of Ecomunica, a certified B agency recognized among the 50 largest in the country, Ellen has over two decades of experience leading communication strategies for global brands, governments, and nonprofit organizations. Under her leadership, Ecomunica launched pioneering initiatives such as the Evolutionary Manual of Inclusive Communication¹, a market benchmark that has been transformed into a free Artificial Intelligence² tool for the marketing and communications sector.

Winner of the Jatobá Prize, she is the co-founder of South of the Future³, a platform that connects and expands the visibility of impactful organizations in the Global South. As co-leader of Coletivo Marketing B4, she coordinated the creation of the Anti-allwashing Guide5, in partnership with the UN Global Compact. Ellen, a mother of two, believes that responsible communication is an essential tool for accelerating a just and inclusive transition.

Organization: Globo

Bio: Cristovam Ferrara is director of Social Value at Globo. Administrator, specialist in social responsibility and global citizenship, with around 20 years of experience in leadership in commercial areas, marketing and social value. His professional experience includes notable stints at Vivo, Coca Cola and, mainly, 13 years of experience in education, having held positions leading teams in Brazil and Central America in the Laureate and Ânima Educação groups. He is part of the Advisory Board of the Educa2030 Movement of the UN Global Compact and the Board of Trustees of the Roberto Marinho Foundation.

At Globo, he is one of those responsible for the LED Movement – ​​Light in Education, the main project in the segment at Globo, in addition to leading the team responsible for all Social Responsibility actions that Globo is involved in. He is also the leader of the #6 commitment of the company's ESG Agenda, which talks about the company's belief in having education as a vector for transforming the country.

Organization: Schneider Electric

Bio: Mathieu leads a team of energy and sustainability experts in Latin America.

With 15 years of experience in corporate energy and sustainability consultancy, Mathieu has developed his expertise working with commercial and industrial organizations in more than 15 countries in Europe and Latin America.

Its scope includes understanding local market trends and co-creating and implementing solutions that contribute to its clients' commercial and environmental objectives.

He joined Schneider Electric in 2010 and opened the local offices of the company's Sustainable Business division in Latin America from 2012. He has a master's degree in aerospace engineering from Supaero - Toulouse (France) and is French, but has lived in South America since 2012. He speaks French, English, Portuguese and Spanish fluently.

Organization: Águas do Pará

Bio: André Facó is the CEO of Águas do Pará. A civil engineer by training, he chose this field due to his interest in studying solutions to practical life problems. He holds a Master's degree in Environmental Sanitation from UFC and an MBA in Business Management from FGV. He was the CEO of Ambiental Ceará, a company that signed the largest public-private partnership (PPP) for sanitation in Brazil to universalize sanitation in 24 cities in Ceará. An executive in the Infrastructure sector, he has worked in Sanitation, Logistics, and Energy. He accumulated practical experience working at Transnordestina Logística, Copasa, Cearaportos, Cegás, and the Ceará State Infrastructure Secretariat. At the Ceará Water and Sewage Company (Cagece), he went from trainee to president (2004-2014), subsequently joining the company's Board of Directors.

Organization: Climate and Society Institute

Bio: Maria NETTO is the Executive Director of the Institute for Climate and Society. She worked at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as a Principal Specialist in Capital Markets and Financial Institutions, and at the New Development Bank (NDB) as Head of the Division of Financial Institutions and Markets.

In both organizations, she was responsible for supervising programs of Innovative Financing Strategies with local financial institutions and capital markets to promote the financial inclusion and investments of the private sector in low carbon projects and resilience in the region of Latin America and the Caribbean, including in sectors of land use, low carbon agriculture, renewable energy and energy efficiency, resilient and sustainable infrastructure and urban mobility, among others.

Maria Netto also worked previously at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), where she was responsible for supervising global projects to support the capacity building of countries and civil society to assess investments and financial flows and policy options to integrate green business in different sectors and economic activities. Finally, Maria Netto worked for more than 10 years at the secretariat of the Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), where, among others, she was responsible for leading the work of the institution in bilateral and multilateral financial cooperation, for the evaluation and monitoring of investments and financial flows to address climate change and the development of carbon market mechanisms under the Kyoto protocol. She has a master’s degree in economics from the Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva.

Organization: CEERT

Bio: Executive Director of CEERT. Lawyer, specializing in Diffuse and Collective Rights from the Faculty of Law of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC/SP). He was a visiting researcher at the Faculty of Law of Columbia University, in New York; and Associate of the Institute of Public Interest Law – Budapest. Member of the Commission for the Defense of the Rights of Children and Adolescents of the OAB-SP (Brazilian Bar Association, São Paulo chapter).

Books: - Informality: Realities and Possibilities for the Brazilian Labor Market. São Paulo: Perseu Abramo Foundation, 2018 (Co-author); - Diversity in Companies & Racial Equity, 1st ed., São Paulo, CEERT, 2017 (Co-author); - Racial Discrimination is Synonymous with Mistreatment: The Importance of the ECA (Statute of the Child and Adolescent) for the Protection of Black Children, 1st ed. São Paulo, CEERT, 2016 (Co-author); - Affirmative Action: The Question of Quotas – 2011 (Co-author).

Organization: IBGC

Bio: Director of Knowledge and Impact at IBGC. Holds a degree in Business Administration from FEA/USP, an MBA in Investor Relations from FIPECAFI, and a certificate in Corporate Law from CEU Law School. Responsible for content production (research and publications), socio-environmental impact, institutional and governmental relations, collaborative spaces, and content curation processes at IBGC.

Organization: Climate High-Level Champions team

Bio: Daniel Costa is a sustainable finance specialist working to mobilize climate-focused capital to places that need it the most. He is a Finance Associate for the Climate High-Level Champions team and a Sustainable Debt Senior Specialist at the Climate Bonds Initiative. An Erasmus Mundus Scholar, Daniel holds an international Master's degree in Global Markets and Sustainability, and has worked with international cooperation, research & innovation, and sustainability for almost 10 years.

Organization: Suzano

Bio: Marcela Porto is the Director of Communication and Brand at Suzano, and also a member of the Board of the Ecofuturo Institute and Aberje (Brazilian Association of Business Communication). Throughout her career, Marcela has worked in government agencies and consulting firms focusing on Government Relations, public policy, and Sustainability. For the past 16 years, she has worked in various areas at Suzano, including Corporate Relations, Sustainability, Institutional Communication and Marketing, Family Governance, and the Superintendency of the Ecofuturo Institute, an NGO founded and maintained by Suzano with the aim of promoting conservation and environmental education.

Marcela holds a degree in International Relations, an MBA and specialization in Sustainability Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), as well as a post-MBA from Saint Paul Business School. She has participated in international executive programs, including Syracuse, Duke, Wharton, and Harvard Universities. Marcela is certified in Family Business Advisory by the Family Firm Institute's Global Education Network.

Organization: PADF - Pan American Development Foundation

Bio: Irina Bacci is a human rights and environmental specialist with extensive experience in international cooperation, public policy, and the management of international cooperation projects. Holding a Master's degree in Human Rights from the University of Brasília (UnB), she has over 25 years of experience, having served as National Ombudsman for Human Rights at the then Secretariat of Human Rights of the Presidency of the Republic, program officer at UNFPA, and currently as Technical Director of PADF.

She has expertise in intergovernmental coordination, conflict mediation, and the coordination of multi-sectoral actions. Originally from São Paulo, Irina has lived in the Amazon for 5 years, working on international cooperation projects in a humanitarian and protection context based in vulnerable communities in Pará.

Organization: Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

Bio: She is the Secretary of Policy and Strategic Programs (SEPPE) at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI). She holds a degree in Physics and a PhD in Physics from the Federal Fluminense University (UFF), where she is a full professor. She is a CNPq 1A researcher and was elected a full member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences in December 2023. She was Pro-Rector of Research, Postgraduate Studies and Innovation at UFF between 2018 and 2022.

She was also Research Coordinator, Postgraduate Studies Coordinator, and Academic Coordinator of International Relations at UFF. She served as Deputy Coordinator of the Physics and Astronomy Area at CAPES for 8 years.

She conducts research in the area of ​​Physics, with an emphasis on Electronic Properties of Condensed Matter, mainly focusing on the following topics: carbon nanomaterials, graphene, electronic transport, spintronics, straintronics, and valleytronics.

He has published around 150 scientific papers in high-impact international journals, has supervised numerous master's and doctoral students, and currently supervises postdoctoral researchers.