The ocean is the perfect example of interconnection and sustenance for millions of families around the world; it nourishes our lives, connects continents, and offers a refuge for rich biodiversity. In reality, there is only one ocean, composed of several basins, covering 71% of the Earth's surface, with its waters and biodiversity fully interconnected. A healthy ocean … [Read more...] about Waves of Change: the Path to a Blue Economy
Priscila Picado
Sustainability and climate change consultant for the IDB in Costa Rica. She currently leads the climate agenda of the IDB office in Costa Rica, mainstreaming mitigation, adaptation and implementation of the Paris Agreement in the Bank's portfolio. Previously, she worked as a consultant for the United Nations on transparency, metrics and climate ambition, NDC updates, decarbonization projects, natural resource management and strategy. She was also in charge of the technical and administrative management of regional research and technological innovation projects for several agricultural chains and has worked as a university professor in natural resource management and sustainable strategic transformation. Priscila holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from EARTH University and a master's degree in Natural Resource Management with emphasis in Environmental Management (UNED), as well as an MBA from INCAE Business School with emphasis in Sustainability and Entrepreneurship.