November 19-21
La Molina National Agrarian University
Thematic Axes
USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
GOVERNANCE AND ECONOMY
FORESTRY EDUCATION
COMMUNAL FOREST MANAGEMENT
REGISTRATION AND CATEGORIES
SPEAKER
REGULAR PRICE
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
REGULAR PRICE
GENERAL PUBLIC
REGULAR PRICE
For direct payment to a BCP account in dollars, please deposit to the CÁMARA NACIONAL FORESTAL:
1947103952199 / CCI: 00219400710395219993
and confirm your registration by sending your receipt to: registro@conflat.org
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
- Contribute to the consolidation and integration of the Latin American forestry sector through an inter-institutional space and presence to promote the economic, ecological, and social benefits of applying silvicultural practices as a guarantee of sustainable management. This space establishes exchanges between sectoral stakeholders, supports the development of relevant policies, improves information systems, and fosters technical and university training, increasing the participation of all stakeholders in the forestry production chain.
- Offer a space for exchange and discussion on advanced technology and methodologies for the planning, establishment, management, and administration of native and planted forests, as well as the correct and fair valuation of the products goods, and services that forests provide to society at large.
panelists
Executive Director of the Sustainable Forest Management Corporation, member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Banks and Microfinance Organizations, and of the Development Finance Network of Ecuador. Expert in the conceptualization, design, and management of sustainable development projects at the national and international levels.
Juan Carlos Palacios
He holds a PhD in Agriculture from the University of Tokyo and is a leading researcher in forest remote sensing, climate change monitoring, and REDD+. He has over 30 years of experience leading projects in Asia and Latin America in carbon measurement and tropical forest conservation. He is also a senior director of Forest Products of Japan and a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Yasumasa Hirata
He holds a PhD in Forestry Engineering and Economics from Oregon State University. He is an expert in the design and implementation of public and private policies for forest investments and the mathematical optimization of natural resources. He has led international initiatives such as the Secretariat of the 20×20 Initiative and the Restoration Policy pillar of the WRI’s Global Restoration Initiative.
Rene Zamora
Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in Peru, with more than 25 years of experience in nature conservation. She specializes in the management of protected natural areas, sustainable natural resource management, and work with local communities in fisheries and wildlife. She holds a master’s degree in Ecosystem Management from the Autonomous University of Baja California and a doctorate in geography from the University of Texas.
Mariana Montoya
Former Minister of the Environment in Costa Rica, founder of FUNDECOR, a leader in Payment for Environmental Services, he promoted forestry policies and sustainable development in the region, having an impact on Presidential Summits. Recognized by FAO and other organizations for his leadership in governance and sustainable landscape management.
Jorge Rodríguez
Deputy Director of the Communal Forest Management program at AIDER, with more than 19 years of experience in forestry project management and social stewardship. Her significant contributions to international policies for forest and soil conservation within the framework of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.
Marioldy Sánchez
Researcher at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, Mexico. She has over 15 years of international experience in forest management, social and economic aspects of forests, and forestry education. She was coordinator of the IUFRO-IFSA Joint Working Group and was responsible for the evaluation of forestry education in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Sandra Rodríguez
Shipibo-Konibo indigenous leader from the Flor de Ucayali native community, located in the Ucayali region. He holds a degree in Aquaculture and Agroforestry from the National Intercultural University of the Amazon, specializing in territorial governance, social leadership, forest management, and fish farming. He has been a promoter and advisor of the Communal Forest Management program since 2010, which integrates ancestral knowledge with technical approaches for sustainable management. He actively participates in territorial defense and in academic forums where he highlights the experiences and challenges of Amazonian communities.
Jhon Guimaraes
Shipibo-Konibo Indigenous leader from the Callería native community in Ucayali, Peru. A leading figure in sustainable forest management, she has held FSC certification since 2005. She is the founder of the Indigenous company Nii Biri, a bilingual educator, and a specialist in aquaculture and agroforestry from the National Intercultural University of the Amazon. With over 20 years of experience in sustainable timber harvesting, she currently serves as president of the Ucayali Network of Women Entrepreneurs and Businesswomen.
Diana Mori
History
I CONFLAT
Peru hosted the I CONFLAT, held at the National Agrarian University of La Molina and organized by the Forestry Engineering Chapter of the College of Engineers of Peru, the National Forestry Chamber, the National Agrarian University of La Molina, and the Association for Comprehensive Research and Development. The slogan of this congress was "Towards Comprehensive and Sustainable Forestry Development."
History
II CONFLAT
Held in Guatemala, organized by the College of Professionals and the Ministry of Agriculture of Guatemala. Slogan: "Forest goods and services, a source of sustainable development."
History
III CONFLAT
Colombia hosted the III CONFLAT, held at the COMPENSAR Convention Center in Bogota. The event was organized by the Colombian Association of Forestry Engineers and the slogan was "Latin America united by the wealth of its forest resources." During this meeting, the creation of the Latin American Forestry Research Network was agreed upon.
History
IV CONFLAT
Venezuela hosted the IV CONFLAT, held at the Mucumbarila Convention Center. The event was organized by the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Sciences of the University of the Andes, Merida. The slogan was "Toward territorial planning and sustainable forest management."
History
V CONFLAT
Peru hosted the V CONFLAT, held at the National Agrarian University of La Molina. The event was organized by the National Agrarian University of La Molina, the National Forestry Chamber, the Association for Comprehensive Research and Development, and the Coordinator of Forestry Faculties of Peru. The event was held under the slogan "The future of the world depends on forests."
History
VI CONFLAT
Mexico hosted the VI CONFLAT, held at the Information, Art, and Culture Center of the Michoacan University of San Nicolás de Hidalgo. The event's slogan was "Latin America united in harmony for the sustainability of forest resources."
History
VII CONFLAT
Brazil hosted the VII CONFLAT, held at the Golden Tulip Porto Vitória Hotel in the city of Vitória, state of Espírito Santo. The event was organized by the Postgraduate Program in Forestry Sciences of the Federal University of Espírito Santo. The event's slogan was "Forest Preservation and Production in the Face of Climate Change: Challenges for the 21st Century."
History
VIII CONFLAT
Argentina hosted the VIII CONFLAT, held at the "Dr. Emilio Civit" Convention and Exhibition Center in the city of Mendoza. The event was organized by the Argentine Forestry Association, the INTA Forestry Program, and the University of Cuyo. Under the slogan "The vital role of forests in complex and changing times."
History
IX CONFLAT
The IX Latin American Forestry Congress will be held from November 19 to 21, 2025, in Lima, Peru, at the La Molina National Agrarian University. The event is organized by the National Forestry Chamber, the La Molina National Agrarian University, and the Association for Comprehensive Research and Development. The slogan of the congress is "Let us manage Latin American forests responsibly."
SECRETARIAT
At the V CONFLAT Conference, held in Lima in 2011, the Permanent and Monitoring Secretariat of CONFLAT was created. Its headquarters are in Peru and under the responsibility of the National Forestry Chamber and the National Agrarian University of La Molina.
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