Ina Porras

Ina Porras is a seasoned expert in climate and environmental economics, currently serving as a Senior Expert and Economics Adviser at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office since September 2019, while also being a Conservation Board Member for the Scottish Wildlife Trust. With a robust background that includes roles as an Economics Adviser at the Department for International Development and a Principal Researcher at the International Institute for Environment and Development, Ina has significant expertise in environmental and resource economics across Latin America, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Additionally, experience as a guest lecturer at the University of Edinburgh and a trustee at the Plan Vivo Foundation highlights Ina's commitment to education and conservation efforts. Educational qualifications include a PhD from Newcastle University focusing on hydrology and economic valuation, a Master's degree in Resource Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and recent completion of a course at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, on Development Economics and International Development.