Laura Avellaneda

Laura Avellaneda is a skilled professional with extensive experience in public management, climate change adaptation, and natural resource management. Currently serving as the Responsible for Public Management in Territorial Planning and Governance at UNDP since June 2021, Laura oversees the Sustainable Productive Landscapes project in the Peruvian Amazon. Previous roles include consulting for the National Forestry Conservation Program and serving as a specialist at the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, where Laura updated national agricultural policies and led initiatives for sustainable production. Additionally, Laura held various positions at the Ministry of Environment of Peru, focusing on integrating climate change considerations into development processes and national strategies. Laura's educational background includes a Master's in Public Management from Universidad del Pacífico and specialized training in climate change diplomacy and disaster risk reduction.