Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez
Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez is a prominent Panamanian diplomat and environmental advocate, currently serving as the representative for climate negotiations at the Ministry of the Environment of Panama. He holds the position of vice-president of Implementation for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Bureau, where he plays a crucial role in representing Caribbean countries in international climate discussions. Recently, he gained attention for criticizing the Brazilian government's handling of logistical issues related to the upcoming COP 30, stating that the current conditions for delegations are 'insanidade e um insulto' (insanity and an insult), highlighting the exorbitant costs and inadequate arrangements faced by many participating countries.
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Panama climate negotiator Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez said, 'This should have been the moment.'
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Bahamas· 2025-11-24
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Australia· 2025-11-23
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United Kingdom· 2025-11-12
Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez is a vice-president of the bureau and criticized the accommodation conditions for delegations.
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Brazil· 2025-09-11
Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez, a vice-president of the bureau, criticized the conditions faced by delegations regarding accommodation.
número de países confirmados no evento cresce 10% em cinco dias e chega a 68; 46 delegações estão em tratativasBrazil· 2025-09-04Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez, a vice-president of the bureau, criticized the conditions faced by delegations at the COP30.
Do encontro 'tenso' à força tarefa na Casa Civil, baixa confirmação na COP de Belém liga alerta do governo brasileiroBrazil· 2025-08-23
Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez, a vice-president of the bureau, criticized the conditions faced by delegations at the COP30.
Do encontro 'tenso' à força tarefa na Casa Civil, baixa confirmação na COP de Belém liga alerta do governo brasileiroBrazil· 2025-08-23Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez, the representative of Panama and one of the vice-presidents of the Bureau, stated that it is 'unacceptable to pretend that everything is fine while delegations face impossible conditions'.
'É insanidade e um insulto'Brazil· 2025-08-22