Susana Paola Navas Hernández
Bio
I am an environmental policy advisor and researcher with extensive experience supporting governmental efforts in tackling global environmental challenges. I collaborated with the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) process to develop a binding international agreement addressing plastic pollution. With expertise in policy analysis and strategic planning, I excel in creating comprehensive, evidence-based documents that contribute to national and international policy discussions.
Education
With a Master of Arts in Environmental Resource Policy from The George Washington University and a background in economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, I am passionate about translating complex environmental data into actionable policy recommendations that drive change.
Professional Experience
I have worked in roles that foster intellectual curiosity, autonomy, and cross-cultural collaboration, where I analyzed, wrote, and proposed strategic ideas that influenced public policy and multilateral dialogue.
Recently, I supported the UNV Program for BES-Net as a Research Assistant, where I conducted research on biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Caribbean regio. I analyzed their connections with sectors such as trade, health, and fisheries, and systematized regional information aligned with IPBES assessments to strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
At CEPLAN, I contributed to Peru's National Development Plan 2050, analyzing strategic indicators on climate change, biodiversity, and governance. I designed tools for territorial analysis and data visualization across Peru´s 26 regions, turning complex environmental data into actionable insights for decision-makers.
While at WWF, I supported Peru´s participation in global negotiations for treaty on plastic pollution, producing analytical reports on the plastic value chain and helping articulate Peru´s position in international environmental governance discussions.
I also worked at the Ministry of Education in Lima, managing strategic planning processes for rural education programs with $9 million budget, ensuring greater efficiency and equity in resource allocation. Earlier, as an ESG Analyst at ISS in Maryland, I evaluated corporate sustainability practices and governance performance for institutional investors.
My career began in environmental research and evolved through strategic planning roles at CEPLAN, where I helped design climate change mitigation scenarios ahead of COP20. Today, I continue to collaborate internationally as a consultant in climate and environmental policy, bridging technical analysis, policy design, and sustainable development strategy.
Career Goal
My long-term goal is to build an international career as an environmental policy expert, continuously learning and contributing to innovative, evidence-based solutions that drive sustainability and equity.