Pierre-Yves Guedez

Pierre-Yves Guedez is an accomplished climate finance expert with extensive experience in sustainable development and environmental management. Currently serving as the Lead Climate and Environmental Funds at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Pierre-Yves has held pivotal roles at UNDP, including Senior Climate Finance Specialist and Regional Team Leader focusing on climate and forest initiatives. Notably, Pierre-Yves has facilitated REDD+ readiness projects and mobilized significant funding for deforestation reduction initiatives in Latin America. With a foundation in environmental sciences, Pierre-Yves holds degrees from institutions such as INSEAD and Harvard Law School and has contributed to projects across various organizations, enhancing biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, and renewable energy efforts globally.