Paulo Quadri

Paulo is a conservation and forest scientist with 15 years of experience working across conservation policy, forest ecology, and market-based natural solutions. He applies a unique combination of scientific, communication, and strategic management skills to conduct in-depth assessments of nature-based carbon removal projects. At Carbon Direct Paulo is also engaged in cross-functional initiatives to help test and improve project review pipelines, tools, and strategies.

A native to Mexico City, Paulo has a diverse professional background that includes coordinating the first National Strategy for Climate Change and Protected Areas of Mexico, leading multi-lateral conservation and environmental education programs, environmental consulting, and teaching. His academic research also covers a wide range of topics including the impacts of climate change on tree eco-physiology and restoration outcomes, the local economic impacts of protected areas, and in 2017 he published a book on land tenure and conservation policy in Mexico.