Mr Hernando GAGARCÍA MARTÍNEZ

Director General, Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldt

Biologist with a master's degree in Ecology from the Universidad Autónoma of Barcelona. Has extensive experience in leadership positions oriented to the management of science, research and project management that have allowed informed decision-making in government, private companies and society for the conservation of biodiversity.  He has more than 20 years of experience in research and work with interdisciplinary teams related to the sciences of biodiversity.  After a 13-year journey linked to the Instituto Humboldt, he is currently the General Director of the entity, a role that has focused on connecting scientific networks with key decision makers for the comprehensive management of biodiversity in Colombia and its global positioning. He has authored more than 30 scientific products (articles, books, book chapters) related to the dynamics of tropical forests, sectoral environmental planning and biodiversity conservation.