Sebastian Rodriguez Claros

Sebastian Rodriguez Claros is an accomplished climate change specialist with extensive experience in project management and adaptation strategies across Latin America and the Caribbean. Currently serving as Main Executive for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience at CAF, responsibilities include supporting the execution of the Green Climate Fund's project portfolio. Previous roles at the UN Environment Programme involved providing technical support to enhance national capacities for climate adaptation, notably in Panama. Contributions to Viridia Projects included restructuring a significant GCF concept note for a climate adaptation initiative in Colombia. Sebastian's expertise is backed by a Master of Environment from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor's in Biology from Universidad de Los Andes, alongside recognition as a Gold Star Winner at UNLEASH 2019 for innovative climate solutions.