Regional Programme Support Consultant – LAC
María Camila is a Political Scientist professional with over twelve years of experience as a social researcher, adviser and consultant on peacebuilding, human rights, socio-environmental conflicts, deforestation, climate change and territorial governance in Colombia. She enjoys working alongside communities and civil society organizations and contributing to collective processes of knowledge-building, advocacy and protection of rights.
She also had the opportunity to pursue a master's degree in environmental and rural studies in Brazil. For her, it is deeply motivating to be able to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the Latin American and Caribbean region in relation to shared challenges regarding land governance, as well as to the solidarity-based coordination and integration of diverse community processes, social movements, and initiatives that promote social, gender, environmental, and climate justice.