Raquel Bustamante works as an associate at Silvestrum Climate Associates. Silvestrum specializes in providing climate change solutions, offering services in climate mitigation, adaptation, restoration and resilience. A key focus of the organization is facilitating blue carbon climate solutions. This is also Raquel's area of expertise, as she provides legal support for projects focused on blue carbon.
– My work involves extensive engagement with international environmental law, especially in areas such as carbon markets under the UNFCCC and international policy. Additionally, I collaborate with stakeholders and serve as a project manager for some cases within the office.
She is currently working on analyzing policy and institutional frameworks for coastal ecosystems in selected developing countries as part of a World Bank-led project.
– These assessments are a continuation of the flagship report I contributed to, titled "Unlocking Blue Carbon Development– Investment Readiness Framework for Governments." The goal of these assessments is to identify gaps and opportunities for countries to attract more finance into Coastal Nature-Based Solutions (NbS).
Blue carbon
Blue Carbon refers to ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes. Restoring and conserving these areas is one of the most effective nature-based solutions to address climate change.
Sparked an interest in international environmental law
Raquel did her bachelor's degree in Law in Brazil, and had previous experience working as an intern in a federal court, a law firm and in the public ministry in Brazil. During her LLM studies, Raquel developed a profound interest in environmental law and climate change. This passion was sparked by her participation in courses such as Climate Change Law and Environmental Law, taught by Professor Christina Voigt.&