Paola Espinosa paola espinosafaunaflora org IPROMO Bioeconomy in

Paola Espinosa paola. espinosa@fauna-flora. org IPROMO Bioeconomy in mountain areas – an opportunity for local development Pieve Tesino /Ormea 18 June -02 July 2018 Innovative conservation since 1903

Education • 2011 Master Degree in Biology. Stony Brook University, New York. • 2011 Journalism and Science Communication. Stony Brook University, New York. • 2011 GIS Advance course for Conservation Biology. Smithsonian Institute for Conservation Biology. • 2005 Neurobiology and Portuguese. Emory University, Atlanta. • 2003 Bachelor in Biology. Catholic University of Ecuador, Quito. • 2006 PADI Advanced diving certification Innovative conservation since 1903

Employment and Main Activities Fauna & Flora International Ecuador Programme Officer Strategic planning, evaluate the programme’s contribution to Latin America biodiversity conservation. Identify funding opportunities and prepare proposals. Coordinate projects, includes administration, financial and technical management. Supervise and monitor annual activity and budget. Create institutional and donor reports. Supervise and liaise with stakeholders, consultants, associates and partners. Focal point with government institutions, multilateral cooperation agencies, non government organizations and partners. Innovative conservation since 1903

Other interests • • • Mother of two Diving Traveling Alternative Education Women Reproductive Rights • Community development and leadership Innovative conservation since 1903

Protecting watersheds in San Lorenzo Municipality by creating a Municipal Conservation Area Innovative conservation since 1903

San Lorenzo Municipality North western Ecuador. Choco Forest and mangroves. Indigenous tribes: Awa, Chachi and Epera Afro Ecuadorian population Severe security issues related to armed militia and drug trafficking • Low socioeconomic indicators • • • Innovative conservation since 1903

Municipal Conservation and Sustainable Use Area • Protect watersheds and biodiversity • Legal framework • Support form seven local governments and 14 organizations • 54. 539 hectares • Create consortia to work in conservation Innovative conservation since 1903

Innovative conservation since 1903

Galera San Francisco Marine Reserve Innovative conservation since 1903

• • • First participatory protected area in Ecuador Largest MR in mainland Ecuador Strengthening of local capacities Participatory management Community managed resources Innovative conservation since 1903

Awacachi Photo by Juan Pablo Moreira Innovative conservation since 1903

• 10. 000 ha reserve to protect Choco Forest, created in 2000 • Illegal logging, hunting and gold mining • Lack of support from communities • Buffer area of Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological Reserve Innovative conservation since 1903