With more than 30 professionals from 9 countries across Latin America, a new edition of the Economics and Finance for Environmental Leadership course is now underway. This 100% online program is designed to apply economic tools and strengthen decision-making for conservation.

Starting on April 6, this program—now well established as a key space for building capacity in applied environmental economics—brings together participants from civil society, the public sector, the private sector, and Indigenous organizations. This cohort reflects a diversity of professional backgrounds and experiences, with a strong representation of women. All participants share a common goal: to integrate economic and financial approaches into the sustainable management of natural resources.

“This program—now well established as a key space for building capacity in applied environmental economics—brings together participants from civil society, the public sector, the private sector, and Indigenous organizations. This cohort reflects a diversity of professional backgrounds and experiences, with a strong representation of women. All participants share a common goal: to integrate economic and financial approaches into the sustainable management of natural resources.”

— José Luis Matamoros Carranza, Honduras, 2025 Cohort. 

Over the course of 12 weeks, the program covers topics such as economic foundations, natural resource economics, ecosystem service valuation, cost-benefit analysis, conservation finance, environmental public policy, and behavioral economics. The methodology combines pre-recorded lectures, live sessions with experts, case studies, and practical exercises, in a flexible format that adapts to participants’ professional responsibilities.

“Part of my role involves identifying funding opportunities and developing and evaluating investment project proposals. This course has been extremely valuable in helping me incorporate new approaches to valuing environmental resources and expand the scope of my organization’s work.”
— Pamela Castro, Perú, 2025 Cohort. 

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More than just a course, this experience strengthens a network of environmental leaders across the region, equipped to integrate economics into conservation challenges.

You can still join us.

If you would like to be part of this cohort or receive information about upcoming editions, please contact us at [email protected].