Luisa Marín: The Human Side of Sustainability

In this episode of The Biochar Show, host Meghan K. Lees interviews Luisa Marin, Executive Director of the International Biochar Initiative and leader in biochar innovation. They discuss Luisa's journey into environmental work, the science and benefits of biochar, common misconceptions, and the importance of community engagement in sustainability efforts. Luisa shares inspiring success stories from farmers and emphasizes the need for collaboration and trust in implementing biochar solutions. The conversation also touches on the future of biochar as a local solution with global impact.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Luisa Marín has over 25 years of experience in the NGO sector, focusing her career on environmental conservation and sustainable development. She served as Country Director for General Biochar Systems in Mexico, the first industrial-scale biochar production initiative in the country. She worked at The Nature Conservancy and led operations at Conservation International Mexico, where she collaborated on development projects funded by international cooperation.

Her career also includes a strong focus on social and community inclusion within environmental projects, ensuring the active participation of local communities.

Additionally, she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Latin American Biochar Institute, promoting biochar as a sustainable solution to mitigate climate change.

Throughout her career, Luisa has consistently demonstrated a commitment to environmental management, excelling in policy formulation, project management, and stakeholder collaboration to create a global impact.

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