Paulo A.L.D. Nunes
Paulo Augusto holds a Ph.D. in Economics from KULeuven, Belgium, focusing on the valuation of natural capital, which led to a published monograph at Edward Elgar Publishing, UK. Additionally, he completed a post-doctoral in Environmental Economics and Management at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and an International Master Program in Statistics from KULeuven. Paulo Augusto academic journey began with a BA in Economics, Nova Business School, Portugal, and a Master of Arts in Economics, KULeuven, graduating cum laude.
Currently, as a Member of the Finance Taskforce of the UN Decade for Ecosystem Restoration at the World Bank, Paulo Augusto coordinates initiatives to unlock capital for ecosystem restoration and foster investment. Previously, Paulo Augusto served as a Climate and Environmental Statistical Advisor at the IMF, leading a capacity development program in Colombia to enhance environmental statistics.
Paulo Augusto experience extends to strategic governance roles, such as serving as an Alternate Member of the Board of the Bioversity International and CIAT, where he contributed to establishing the Alliance. Additionally, as the Global Coordinator for the FAO Biodiversity Mainstreaming Platform, Paulo Augusto prepared technical work supporting the development of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors and its action plan.
Paulo Augusto earlier roles include Scientific Coordinator for the WAVES Programme at the World Bank, where he led interdisciplinary teams and managed projects mainstreamed natural capital through the System of Environmental and Economic Accounting (SEEA) framework.
Paulo Augusto publications include contributions to the "Guidance Manual on Valuation and Accounting of Ecosystem Services for Small Island Developing States", published by UNEP. Paulo Augusto played key roles in the TEEB initiative, emphasizing the economic value of biodiversity and ecosystem services including in the Private Sector.
Paulo Augusto is full Professor of Agricultural Economics and Policy.
Paulo Augusto is fluent in Portuguese (mother tongue), English, French, Italian, and Spanish, enabling him to engage with diverse stakeholders. His strong interpersonal and negotiation skills facilitate consensus-building in multi-cultural environments.
In summary, Paulo Augusto extensive background in environmental economics and international development positions contributed to a wide range of international agencies mission of informed economic governance and sustainable development.
Currently, as a Member of the Finance Taskforce of the UN Decade for Ecosystem Restoration at the World Bank, Paulo Augusto coordinates initiatives to unlock capital for ecosystem restoration and foster investment. Previously, Paulo Augusto served as a Climate and Environmental Statistical Advisor at the IMF, leading a capacity development program in Colombia to enhance environmental statistics.
Paulo Augusto experience extends to strategic governance roles, such as serving as an Alternate Member of the Board of the Bioversity International and CIAT, where he contributed to establishing the Alliance. Additionally, as the Global Coordinator for the FAO Biodiversity Mainstreaming Platform, Paulo Augusto prepared technical work supporting the development of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors and its action plan.
Paulo Augusto earlier roles include Scientific Coordinator for the WAVES Programme at the World Bank, where he led interdisciplinary teams and managed projects mainstreamed natural capital through the System of Environmental and Economic Accounting (SEEA) framework.
Paulo Augusto publications include contributions to the "Guidance Manual on Valuation and Accounting of Ecosystem Services for Small Island Developing States", published by UNEP. Paulo Augusto played key roles in the TEEB initiative, emphasizing the economic value of biodiversity and ecosystem services including in the Private Sector.
Paulo Augusto is full Professor of Agricultural Economics and Policy.
Paulo Augusto is fluent in Portuguese (mother tongue), English, French, Italian, and Spanish, enabling him to engage with diverse stakeholders. His strong interpersonal and negotiation skills facilitate consensus-building in multi-cultural environments.
In summary, Paulo Augusto extensive background in environmental economics and international development positions contributed to a wide range of international agencies mission of informed economic governance and sustainable development.
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