Emily Quispe is a forestry engineering professional with experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building for climate change adaptation. She currently works as a Technical and Financial Officer at Peru’s National Environmental Fund, Profonanpe, where she supervises the implementation of subgrants focused on resilient livelihoods and sustainable ecosystem management, bridging international funding requirements with the capacities of local organizations.

Throughout her career, she has monitored projects, provided technical assistance to various organizations, and contributed to strengthening environmental governance by promoting coordination among local actors, organizations, and public institutions. Her experience integrates technical, financial, and social approaches, with an emphasis on implementing initiatives aligned with national climate policies.

She has complemented her professional profile with active participation in volunteer work and youth networks. She has served as a facilitator in climate governance and gender programs, and as a volunteer in conservation and environmental monitoring initiatives in the Amazon and the Andes. She has also participated in international spaces such as COP25, strengthening her commitment to global climate action.

Committed to sustainable development, she focuses her work on promoting local solutions that enhance community resilience to climate change.

Participant in: March 2024 Fellowship: Climate Change, Gender, and Conflict