João Ferraz Fernandes de Mello

João Ferraz Fernandes de Mello possesses extensive experience in environmental project management and geoprocessing. Currently serving at Funbio since May 2016, João focuses on project management, environmental funds, and compensation initiatives related to REDD. Previous roles include geographer at INEA, where João specialized in environmental geoprocessing and remote sensing, and project coordinator at Instituto Terra de Preservação Ambiental, overseeing conservation planning and social mobilization activities. Additional key positions include project coordination at Parque Nacional da Tijuca and Instituto Terrazul, technical geoprocessing at BHP Billiton, and project management for the Municipal Government of Angra do Reis. João's educational background includes a master's degree in Geography and a postgraduate degree in Environmental Management from prestigious institutions in Brazil.