Leonardo Güiza

Leonardo Güiza is an accomplished academic and legal consultant specializing in mining and environmental law. Since June 2011, Leonardo has served as the Director of the Center for Innovation in Mining and the Environment (CIMA) and as a Full Professor at Universidad del Rosario, teaching various courses related to environmental responsibility, mining law, and human rights. In addition to academic roles, Leonardo has provided legal consultancy for several organizations, including the Wildlife Conservation Society and the United Nations, focusing on wildlife trafficking and environmental justice. Leonardo has also been involved in significant projects such as the Colombian Mining Observatory and has held various positions addressing environmental and human rights challenges in the mining sector, including involvement with the OECD and the Fiscalía General de la Nación. With a solid educational background, including a doctorate in law from Universidad del Rosario and multiple master’s degrees in environmental law and human rights, Leonardo is a leading figure in the intersection of legal frameworks and environmental sustainability in Colombia.