Fairtrade International
Ernesto Gonzalez is an accomplished Standards Project Manager at Fairtrade International since December 2022, with a robust background in environmental management and consultancy. Prior to this role, Ernesto served as Manager Owner and Technical Advisor at Eco Way Consultants, S.A. from March 2017 to December 2022, overseeing firm management, technical coordination, and public relations with government entities, while providing advisory services to companies on regulatory procedures. Previous experience includes serving as Water Resources Manager at Autoridad Nacional del Agua from February 2015 to March 2017, where Ernesto focused on hydrological studies, water conflict resolution, and institutional project support. Ernesto's educational credentials include a Master of Science in Environment and Energy Management from the University of Twente and a degree in Biology with a specialization in environmental resource management from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. Additional qualifications include a postgraduate degree in Project Formulation and Evaluation from Universidad Americana.
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Fairtrade International
Fairtrade International is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder organization made up of member organizations around the world. It is responsible for the strategic direction of Fairtrade, setting the Fairtrade Standards and supporting producers in developing countries.Our mission is to connect disadvantaged producers and consumers, promote fairer trading conditions and empower producers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control over their lives. Our vision and mission will be reflected in the values by which we work as an organization so that we ourselves set an example for the changes we seek in others. Therefore we will work collaboratively and seek to empower those who wish to be partners in our mission. Trust is a crucial factor in our work and we will be mindful of our responsibilities to those who place their trust in us. Embracing transparency and stakeholder participation is an important way that we will be accountable for our work.