Future Earth Coasts (FEC) is thrilled to announce the new appointment of its new International Project Office (IPO) in Latin America to advance coastal sustainability across the region and beyond.
FEC IPO Latin America, previously hosted by Instituto Argentino de Oceanografía (IADO) in Argentina since 1 January 2022, was led by Prof. Gerardo M. E. Perillo. Over the years, FEC IPO Latin America has been committed to advancing FEC’s mission and goals. Its work has not only strengthened FEC’s work but has also significantly enhanced FEC’s global impact. We are profoundly grateful to Prof. Gerardo for his exceptional leadership and contributions. His wisdom, vision, expertise, experience, and guidance have been invaluable to us all. We extend our deepest appreciation to Prof. Gerardo for his service and dedication.
Prof. Gerardo M. E. Perillo
The new FEC IPO in Latin America will be hosted by a distinguished consortium, including:
The office will be led by Dr. Cristina Gonzalez Rubio-Sanvicente as Director and Dr. Giovanni Avila-Flores as Deputy Director, bringing a wealth of expertise and regional insights to drive impactful initiatives.
The new appointment of FEC IPO in Latin America marks a significant milestone in global efforts to promote coastal sustainability. By fostering innovative research, enhancing regional collaboration, and integrating diverse knowledge systems, this office will serve as a pivotal hub for advancing the goals of Future Earth Coasts. Together, we can forge a path toward a more sustainable and resilient coastal future for Latin America and beyond, contributing meaningfully to global environmental change and the well-being of coastal communities worldwide.
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Dr. Gonzalez Rubio-Sanvicente is a Marine Biologist (UABCS) with a Master’s Degree in Coastal Oceanography (UABC) and a PhD in Natural Resources Sciences (CIBNOR). She is currently the Head of SEMARNAT’s Representation Office in Baja California Sur and previously served as Director of Climate Change at DGMAYRN, coordinating mitigation and adaptation actions and responsible for communicating environmental data on the international CDP platform for States and Regions of Latin America.
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Born in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, he holds a degree in Marine Biology from the Autonomous University of Baja California Sur (UABCS). He also completed Master’s studies in Environmental Management at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and he earned a PhD in Marine and Coastal Sciences from UABCS. His research focuses on mangroves, salt marshes, ecosystem services, and sustainable management practices. Currently, he is a member of the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management and serves as an early career researcher representative on the Governing Council of the Global Network Future Earth. |
Dr. Cristina Gonzalez Rubio-Sanvicente
Dr. Giovanni Avila-Flores