G20 Global Land Initiative

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Paula Padrino Vilela

Paula Padrino Vilela

Programme Management Officer, G20 Global Land Initiative

Paula Padrino Vilela is a Programme Manager at the UNCDD/G20 Global Land Initiative. She leads programmes aimed at supporting young eco-entrepreneurs in various regions of the world and promoting the land restoration economy. With seven years of experience in international organisations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the United Nations and NATO, Paula has built a career in the areas of sustainable development, disaster response, conflict, and international cooperation. She holds a degree in International Relations from Universidad Europea de Madrid and a Master’s in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights from the Geneva Academy in Switzerland. Having lived in different countries, one of Paula’s passions is learning languages. She speaks fluent Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese and French.