Speakers

Monica Jaen

Monica Jaén is the Sustainability Director at Ecorodovias Group. She holds degrees in Biology and Law, with postgraduate studies in Environmental Analysis and Assessment from PUC-Rio and Environmental Management from COPPE/UFRJ, an LLM in Law from Dalhousie University in Canada, and corporate governance training from the Advanced Boardroom Program for Women at Saint Paul Business School. With over 30 years of professional experience, prior to joining Ecorodovias she held leadership and consulting roles in NGOs, law firms, and major companies across the steel, highway concession, mining, maritime logistics, and agribusiness sectors.

Monica Jaen

Monica Jaén is the Sustainability Director at Ecorodovias Group. She holds degrees in Biology and Law, with postgraduate studies in Environmental Analysis and Assessment from PUC-Rio and Environmental Management from COPPE/UFRJ, an LLM in Law from Dalhousie University in Canada, and corporate governance training from the Advanced Boardroom Program for Women at Saint Paul Business School. With over 30 years of professional experience, prior to joining Ecorodovias she held leadership and consulting roles in NGOs, law firms, and major companies across the steel, highway concession, mining, maritime logistics, and agribusiness sectors.
04 Nov

Ecological Restoration as a Decarbonization Strategy

Ecological restoration has become one of the most effective strategies to mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis. Beyond recovering degraded ecosystems, restored forests act as natural carbon sinks, contributing to climate regulation, water resource protection, and biodiversity conservation. This panel will showcase São Paulo’s advancements in forest restoration policies and discuss the potential of restoration to drive decarbonization goals, generate green jobs, and strengthen territorial resilience in the face of climate change.

Energy Transition and Decarbonization Stage 16:15 - 17:15