About us
About us
What we do
Environmental Markets Fairness Foundation focuses on promoting fair and transparent environmental markets, fostering traceability and effectiveness to address the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and other global environmental challenges. Our work centers on environmental communication and education, raising awareness and driving climate action in accordance with Articles 11 and 12 of the Paris Agreement, aimed at increasing public knowledge about climate change.
The Foundation is dedicated to facilitating access to climate finance tools that support sustainable, low-emission projects and implements Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) to restore ecosystems and conserve biodiversity. Additionally, it promotes the development of environmental markets through high-quality carbon and biodiversity credits, positioning them as key economic instruments for environmental protection.
EMFF designs strategies to minimize environmental footprints and support the remediation of environmental liabilities, collaborating on the repair of caused damages. Furthermore, it supports the development of jurisdictional projects to strengthen the role of local actors in achieving climate goals. Finally, the Foundation drives an internationalization strategy that enhances its global positioning in the fight against climate change, collaborating with strategic international networks and alliances.
Foster and consolidate access to environmental markets, generating high-quality carbon and biodiversity credits while promoting fair pricing schemes that ensure adequate compensation for communities protecting environmental integrity. Encourage the development of projects that incentivize biodiversity conservation, integrating into carbon initiatives and other compensation mechanisms to create significant added value and broader environmental benefits.
Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) advocate for the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of natural ecosystems as key strategies to combat climate change. This focus integrates biodiversity and ecosystem services into projects and programs, promoting resilient solutions that benefit both the environment and communities.
Facilitate access to financing mechanisms for conservation and climate change mitigation projects. Analyze and identify financial instruments to channel resources towards low-emission and climate-resilient initiatives, favoring the transition to cleaner economies.
Jurisdictional projects integrate climate action at the subnational level, collaborating with local and regional governments to implement policies and programs aligned with national and international objectives. These programs offer a comprehensive and efficient solution addressing key pillars, such as local governance, which provides the necessary institutional backing and scalability, allowing public and private projects to coexist while promoting inclusion and engagement of local stakeholders.
Strengthening environmental awareness and education through accessible and understandable dissemination of information about climate change, in line with Articles 11 and 12 of the Paris Agreement, is fundamental. By facilitating access to and understanding of this information, communities and key actors are empowered, promoting fair and effective climate action.
Focuses on designing comprehensive environmental solution strategies by measuring, managing, and reducing the environmental footprint of organizations and projects. This inclusive strategy addresses the needs of various sectors from a local ownership perspective, generating sustainable practices that minimize negative environmental impacts, favoring efficient resource management and a transition to sustainability.
Focus on addressing the need to repair environmental damage accumulated from past activities, seeking to design tailored solutions for each issue through advisory processes and the development of impact mitigation proposals to recover degraded areas for sustainable use and future conservation.
Promote active engagement in international networks and alliances dedicated to combating climate change. The strategy aims to position the organization within global arenas, facilitating the exchange of knowledge, resources, and technologies while supporting organizations in adopting ambitious environmental commitments and promoting sustainable practices through frameworks such as the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), fostering collaboration on climate solutions at a global scale.
About us
Meet our team
Patricio Lombardi
Executive Director | CEO
Executive Director of Environmental Markets Fairness Foundation, a strategic alliance forged between regions, governments and civil organizations. A sum of voices from the Global South that position themselves as environmental creditors and guardians of the greatest remnants of biodiversity and primary forest on the planet.
Officialy named Minister-Secretary of Climate Change in 2020, he became the first one in the Americas. Under his leadership and within the framework of the U.N. COP 26 in Glasgow, he signed a historic agreement to protect the Argentinean part of the Atlantic Forest, one of the 5 most important biodiversity hotspots in the world according to the United Nations, a biome close to the Amazon.
Patricio Lombardi advocates a holistic and innovative approach in response to the global environmental crisis. Recognizing that solutions are based on nature and our relationship with it, he seeks to strengthen the concepts of integrity, equity and transparency, ensuring the inclusion of local communities, for a fair and expeditious implementation of projects related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Under his leadership, he decided to incorporate the State into the voluntary carbon market, being the first state in Argentina to start this path, and the first subnational State in the world to singed a REDD+ jurisdictional agreement. The firm conviction to make it, was to understand that the true protectors of biodiversity and forests are the communities that inhabit it. And they must be compensate and included. As a Minister, he was also a pionner incorporating blockchain technology.
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Patricio Lombardi resigned as Minister in 2022 and moved to Europe to return to civil society. His professional career aligns with his passion, as he has been actively involved at the community level for the past 20 years. He has been founder of several NGO’s, among them Revolucion 21, a prestigious environmental foundation that was named Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations. He also served on the Board of the National Steering Committee of the UN PPD-UNDP program.
In the United States and during Bill Clinton’s presidency, he was officially named Deputy Secretary of State for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Florida Department of State, serving under the administration of Governor Jeb Bush. Patricio lived in USA for more than a decade, between Washington DC, Tallahasssee and New York. Lombardi has 30 years of experience in the field of international relations, working and living in Latin America, the United States and currently in Europe.
Mayra Berezowski
Executive Coordinator
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Mayra Berezowski has successfully bridged the worlds of foreign trade, global policy, and environmental initiatives. With a solid academic background and a master’s degree in International Trade Relations, her career has focused on forging strategic partnerships that enhance global environmental impact. As current Executive Coordinator at the Environmental Markets Fairness Foundation, Mayra leads initiatives that connect key stakeholders in the pursuit of environmental solutions through transparent and ethical projects.
Her experience spans both non-governmental organizations and public sector management, with a notable role at the Ministry of Climate Change in Misiones, where she drove forward public policies centered on climate adaptation and mitigation. Mayra combines her extensive knowledge of international relations with a practical approach, integrating multiple perspectives to address global challenges from a holistic viewpoint.
Justo Bensusan
Director
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Justo Bensusan is an economist with a solid background in the energy sector and a distinguished track record in sustainable finance. He holds a degree in Economics and has pursued postgraduate studies in Renewable Energy, Investment, and Finance at IEB. His professional experience includes serving as a financial analyst at Integra Capital, where he played a key role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), primarily within the energy sector.
He is currently leading projects aimed at valuing natural resources and biodiversity through the integration of innovative solutions and environmental preservation. Additionally, he evaluates environmental projects for the financial market, with the goal of promoting integrity and equity in this field.
One of his most notable contributions is the creation of the emblematic Tomo Reserve, a natural sanctuary where the first Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) was identified, solidifying its presence within the diverse fauna of the Atlantic Forest.
Nahuel Schenone
Biodiversity Expert
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Nahuel Schenone has built a career defined by his deep commitment to ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation.Holding a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires and a PhD in Sustainable Production, his academic background serves as the bedrock of a career committed to environmental research and action. His expertise in water chemistry, further developed through postdoctoral work and research on environmental microchemistry at the University of Graz in Austria, places him at the cutting edge of natural resource management.
Schenone has directed high-impact projects in ecosystem restoration and water resource management, notably his work with ACUMAR’s Water Management Plan and his leadership in native forest restoration initiatives. Internationally, his collaboration with the United Development Programme on promoting sustainable biodiversity use underscores his ability to create global solutions from a local perspective.
As an accomplished scholar, Schenone has made noteworthy contributions to scientific literature. His role in the publication 50 Years World Heritage Convention: Shared Responsibility – Conflict & Reconciliation (2022) was key in analyzing areas of conflict and strategies for ecosystem conservation. This work reflects his holistic approach and his ability to bridge science and practice in the quest for sustainable solutions to contemporary environmental challenges.
Juan Pablo Galeano
Water Resources Expert
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A lawyer with a Master’s degree in Environmental Law and a specialization in water regulation, he has focused his career on the governance of transboundary aquifer systems, particularly the Guarani Aquifer System. His research on international and national water legislation led him to participate in the 2021 UNESCO ISARM Conference, where he addressed governance challenges in transboundary aquifers. As an active member of the International Water Law Association (AIDA), he is currently collaborating on a comparative international project analyzing groundwater regulation.
In Argentina, Juan Pablo Galeano has played a pivotal role in the reorganization and implementation of water policies in Misiones, where he established the province’s first Economic Water Information Bank for groundwater and surface water (Ba.Ca.H.E). His experience has also been shared through presentations on the use of groundwater in the food industry, with a focus on pollution prevention and environmental impact.
Daniela Paiva
Technical Director | Climate Change and Forests Expert
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Forestry Engineer (UNaM) and Doctor of Biological Sciences (UBA), with postdoctoral specializations in Plant Genetic Resources and Adaptation to Climate Change (UFSC). Daniela is a consultant in climate change, with extensive experience in national greenhouse gas inventories (INGEI, by its acronym in Spanish), carbon footprint mitigation and offsetting, and REDD+ projects in collaboration with international organizations such as FAO and Green Climate Fund.
As a project leader at ECOlogics and consultant for the National Direction of Climate Change of Argentina, she has played a pivotal role in key achievements, including the Fourth and Fifth Biennial Update Reports (IBA4 an IBA5, by its acronym in Spanish), the REDD+ Technical Annexes I and II, and the development of the Results-Based Payments for REDD+ project. Her work focuses on strengthening monitoring and reporting systems, designing long term strategies, and advancing solutions that integrate sustainability with climate action.
Passionate about scientific innovation, she has also held roles in academia and forestry, combining her technical expertise in plant genetics with a strategic vision to tackle climate change. Her work demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the conservation of natural resources and the transition towards a more resilient future.
Cecilia Morando
GHG Inventories Specialist - Energy Sector
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Cecilia Morando is an environmental management professional with more than 18 years of experience working in the private sector, international organizations, and the public sector. She holds a degree in Environmental Management and has built her career around climate change, carbon markets, and corporate sustainability.
She coordinated Argentina’s National GHG Inventory for the Energy and IPPU sectors and contributed to its communication strategy, while also leading numerous emission reduction projects under the UNFCCC Clean Development Mechanism. Her expertise includes GHG accounting, carbon footprint assessments, and sustainability reporting for companies across the energy, industrial, and waste management sectors, among others.
She has extensive experience in technical consulting, teaching, and capacity building, and currently serves on EMFF’s Technical Team, supporting projects related to climate action and sustainability.
Franco Cabrera
GHG Inventories Specialist
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Franco Cabrera is an engineer who merges sciences and technology to foster sustainable solutions in the corporate world. With a background in Chemical Engineering and a specialization in environmental management, Franco has broadened his expertise with diplomas in Biotechnology, Data Science, and Machine Learning, effectively integrating technological innovation with environmental sustainability.
His career includes experience in teaching, professional development, and technical consulting , where he has focused on greenhouse gas inventories and environmental footprint calculations. Franco works at the nexus of science and corporate strategy, guiding companies toward a more sustainable future through the implementation of emerging technologies and data analysis.
Victoria Jilek
Technical Team
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Victoria Jilek is a professional with a background in Philosophy, and over 15 years of experience in institutional communications. Throughout her career, she has advised governments on developing communication strategies in key areas such education, culture, science and technology. Her passion for writing has led her to develop and edit texts for institutional books, focusing on biodiversity, culture, and natural environments, with an emphasis on promoting and preserving these critical resources.
Deeply connected to nature and committed to environmental causes, Victoria blends her vocation with a clear purpose: raising awareness of the vital role nature plays in maintaining planetary balance and supporting human life. Her work reflects a personal conviction that education and communication are essential tools for addressing global environmental challenges.