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Gonzalo Delacámara
Explore sustainability strategies with Gonzalo Delacámara, speaker, internationally renowned economist, and climate change adaptation expert. Gonzalo works with global organisations to navigate natural resource economics and sustainable development, advising the United Nations, the European Commission, the World Bank Group, and the OECD.
Gonzalo Delacámara is an economist whose work connects natural resource economics, sustainable development, and public policy across more than 100 countries. Educated in the United Kingdom, he brings a global perspective to pressing environmental and economic challenges.
Gonzalo serves as Academic Director and Lecturer at IE University in Spain, teaching on topics such as the role of development banks in addressing climate change and the geopolitical implications of sustainability progress. He advises the United Nations, European Commission, World Bank Group, and OECD, and currently sits on the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance, shaping Europe's framework for sustainable investment. He has also lectured at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, which collaborates closely with MIT.
Gonzalo helps organisations translate sustainability ambitions into workable policies and strategies. His approach integrates economic analysis with environmental science and governance principles, providing leaders with practical tools to manage systemic risks. His expertise spans economic development models, climate change adaptation, water management, and biodiversity conservation.
Book Gonzalo to equip your organisation with the analytical rigour and strategic foresight needed to navigate global sustainability challenges.
Topics, sessions and talks
Gonzalo Delacámara explores the vital role of sustainable resource stewardship in fostering a new era of global prosperity. He challenges the misconception that economic growth and environmental sustainability are at odds, presenting them as interconnected goals that can enhance one another. Attendees will learn how adopting sustainable practices can drive economic development while protecting the environment, ultimately paving the way for a more prosperous and sustainable future.
In this keynote, Gonzalo Delacámara explores how systemic risks, both physical and transitional, are reshaping financial markets and corporate governance, transforming environmental and social pressures into material financial concerns and new arenas of competitive differentiation. Attendees will gain insights into navigating these challenges and leveraging them for strategic advantage in today's evolving landscape.
Gonzalo Delacámara offers a critical analysis of the interdependencies between climate change and water governance. He explores effective policy and investment strategies that merge local resilience with global systemic thinking. Attendees will gain insights into how to address these pressing issues and develop actionable solutions for sustainable water management in the face of climate change.
Gonzalo Delacámara presents a compelling case for integrating ecosystems and biodiversity into economic planning and investment strategies. He emphasises viewing the natural world as vital infrastructure rather than just a heritage to protect. By treating natural capital as a strategic asset, organisations can enhance their risk management frameworks and promote sustainable development. Attendees will learn how to effectively incorporate natural capital into their investment portfolios and the benefits of prioritising ecological sustainability in economic decisions.
Gonzalo Delacámara delivers unparalleled expertise in transforming sustainability challenges into strategic opportunities, drawing from his advisory roles with the UN, World Bank, and European Commission across 100+ countries. His unique ability to merge economic rigour with environmental science provides leaders with actionable frameworks for navigating regulatory complexity and systemic risks in today's rapidly evolving landscape. Secure Gonzalo now to gain the analytical tools and forward-thinking strategies your organisation needs to thrive amid global sustainability transitions.
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