Borja DE LA PEñA ESCARDó

Biographie
  • Partnership Development Specialist with 10+ years of experience in developing and managing partnership and institutional engagements with bilateral and multilateral agencies. including the three Rio Conventions and UN agencies.
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement, collaboration, partnership building, regional cooperation and facilitation of capacity-building initiatives across Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America.
  • Policy Development and Advocacy: Significant experience in crafting and implementing national policies related to agriculture, rural development, and climate change adaptation. Worked closely with governments to influence public policy and contribute to national strategic frameworks.
  • Inter-institutional Relations and Diplomacy: Skilled in building strong relationships with UN agencies, governments, NGOs, academic institutions, and donors. Able to navigate high-level diplomatic environments while ensuring effective program implementation and representation of international organizations.
  • Proven ability to work with diverse teams and wide range of stakeholders across various sectors. Strong experience in shaping long-term strategies aligned with national and international sustainability goals.
  • Skilled in providing policy advise and backstopping to the Director General and other senior executives in advancing the mandate of organisations in global platforms and diplomatic relations among member states and UN agencies.
  • Ability to support member countries and partners with technical and policy guidance for development of national policies and strategies.
  • Recipient of Double Honours Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Politics from Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom.

Intervient à

Sustainable Alternatives to Plastic for a Pollution-free Future

oct 10 2025 (17:00 - 17:40)

Room: CS-Disruptive Innovation and Technology
Sustainable Alternatives to Plastic for a Pollution-free Future