Online presentation in the framework of the Bioenergy Community of Practice (BioE CoP)
Agenda
Welcome and objectives of the session. Ana María Majano, Bio-E CoP Coordinator, LEDS LAC Secretariat
Interinstitutional Bioenergy Table in Ecuador:
- Ana María Guevara, Ministry of Energy and Nonrenewable Natural Resources (MERNNR)
- Verónica Guayanlema, Ministry of Environment and Water (MAEE)/ United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Paúl Melo, Ministry of Environment and Water (MAAE)
Open discussion with participants in the session
About the presentation
In the framework of the preparation of Ecuador´s First Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), the opportunity of promoting and supporting the production of bioenergy using organic waste was identified. Taking into account the need to coordinate actions from several public policy-making areas, an Inter-institutional Bioenergy Table has been formed, in order to identify and implement measures that allow the development of productive activities related to bioenergy, promoting the creation of new value chains and having a positive impact on the country’s trade balance, with a sustainable development approach.
In this session presentación, Ana María Guevara, Verónica Guayanlema y Paúl Melo, experts from the organizations leading the Inter-Institutional Table, will present details of the functions and operation of this mechanism, as well as advances and lessons learned. The presentation will be in Spanish with simultaneous translation to English. Participants will be able to ask questions and make comments in any of those languages. If you need additional information, please contact Katherine Bocanegra kbocanegra@libelula.org.pe.
About the speakers
Ana María Guevara is an Environmental Management Engineer with experience in the management and analysis of strategic energy sector information for environmental management and the development of energy efficiency plans and projects. She is the focal point of the Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources for the construction of the NDC and its Implementation Plan, as well as the development of public policy and management instruments for Climate Change mitigation and adaptation in the energy sector.
Verónica Guayanlema is an energy specialist, with a Chemical Engineering degree from Ecuador´s Central University and a Master’s degree in Renewable Energies and Energy Sustainability from Universitat de Barcelona. She worked as a researcher at the National Institute for Energy Efficiency, currently Institute for Geological Energetic Research, in the area of energy planning, energy balances and energy efficiency. Currently, is Energy Specialist for the Ministry of Environment, with support from the United Nations Development Programme´s (UNDP).
Paúl Melo is an Agro Industrial Engineer, with experience in the field of sustainable energy. Currently, he is a Climate Change Mitigation Specialist at Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Water, where he supports the implementation of emission reduction mechanisms, actions and measures in the energy sector. He is the national focal point for the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and a member of the negotiation team in front of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).