Laura Furones

Laura Furones is a highly experienced professional in environmental governance and cultural management. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor for Land and Environmental Defenders at Global Witness since July 2019, Laura has a significant prior role as Head of Publications, Cultural Activities and Education at Teatro Real from April 2015 to April 2023, where responsibilities included managing publications and developing educational programs. Earlier, Laura worked as a Forest Governance Expert at the European Forest Institute and as a Senior Forest and Climate Campaigner at Global Witness, focusing on campaign strategy, training, and high-level advocacy at UNFCCC negotiations. Academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Musicology from Universidad de La Rioja, an MSc in Conservation from UCL, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Science from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.