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Gemma Garcia Blanco

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Gemma Garcia Blanco

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7835-4373
20082026

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Senior Researcher Climate Change Adaptation Team- TECNALIA 

BA in Geography (University of Oviedo, Spain) MSc in Environmental Sciences (School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK). PhD Student in Society, Policy and Culture (University of Basque Country, Spain). Extensive applied research experience in sustainable and climate resilient territorial planning, considering both regional and urban levels. Currently leading the thematic area of nature-positive and climate-resilient development through spatial and urban planning in Tecnalia. Proven experience in both - service contracts and publicly funded initiatives (i.e. European Commission, FPVII, H2020, HEU, LIFE, ESPON) - designed to support public administrations and private entities involved in territorial planning across various planning scales. A core focus is integrating climate considerations into planning instruments, ensuring they are climate law aligned, with a nature-positive approach that enhances biodiversity, mitigates climate risks, and promotes sustainable development. Currently involved in a number of projects for the EU Mission on Climate Adaptation (Regions4Climate, DESIRMED, Nbracer) as well as on nature positive development for the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Law  (UNP+ for the delivery of Urban Nature Plans in EU). Active member of NetworkNature Task Forces, co-leading a Work Stream on Nature-based Solutions and Spatial Planning.

Education/Academic qualification

Master, MSc in Environmental Sciences. Environmental Impact Assessment, Auditing and Management Systems, University of East Anglia

1 Aug 2002 → 1 Sept 2003

Award Date: 1 Sept 2003

Bachelor, BA in Geography, Universidad de Oviedo

1 Sept 1993 → 1 Sept 1998

Award Date: 1 Sept 1998

Doctorate, PhD Programme Society, Policy and Culture, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)

15 Sept 2022 → …

External positions

Environmental Consultant and GIS technician , AMBISAT INGENIERÍA AMBIENTAL S.L.

1 Jul 2004 → 31 May 2005

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  3. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  4. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  5. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  6. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  7. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  8. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  9. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  10. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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