Cristian Halaby Fernández

Cristian Halaby Fernández is the president of the Environmental Chamber of Plastic in Colombia, known for his advocacy of science-based decision-making in environmental policy. He has voiced concerns regarding the potential negative consequences of banning plastics without thorough technical analysis, arguing that alternatives may consume significantly more resources. Fernández stresses the need for a scientific understanding of biodegradation processes and warns against the pitfalls of prohibitive measures, arguing that they could exacerbate economic burdens on consumers and families.