Jessica Gallegos

Jessica Gallegos is the Deputy Secretary of Climate Change at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition in Ecuador. She has been a key figure in promoting sustainable production practices in the country, aiming to improve agricultural productivity while conserving forests. Under her leadership, Ecuador has transitioned over 139,000 hectares to sustainable and deforestation-free production, and she advocates for innovative farming methods and the establishment of agribusiness centers.