Biography

Alicia Bustillos Ardaya is a distinguished conservationist and researcher dedicated to advancing climate risk governance. Splitting her time between Bolivia and Germany, she has made significant contributions to the field through her work with Fundación Natura in Bolivia. Alicia's expertise lies in the integration of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and Nature-based Solutions (NbS), aiming to foster sustainable environmental practices that mitigate climate risks while promoting adaptation and biodiversity conservation. With a profound understanding of the socio-ecological dynamics in both Latin America and Europe, Alicia bridges the gap between scientific research and practical implementation. Her efforts are focused on developing and promoting policies that enhance the resilience of natural and human systems to climate change. Alicia's passion for environmental sustainability is complemented by her academic background and extensive fieldwork. She is known for her collaborative approach, working with local communities, governments, and international organizations to implement innovative strategies that address pressing environmental challenges. Through her leadership at Fundación Natura, Alicia Bustillos Ardaya continues to inspire and drive forward the global agenda on climate resilience and ecological preservation

Expertise

Research Type
Applied Research, Transdisciplinary Research
Sectors
Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Government and public administration, Professional, scientific and technical activities, Water supply, Climate Risk Governance
Methods
Mixed Methods, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Spatial Analysis
Spatial Scale of Expertise
Local/Community, Regional
Time Scales
Decadal/Centennial, Seasonal/Annual
Statistical Focus
Mean Change/Trends, Other, Corelations
Mountain Ranges of Research Expertise
Andes, Sierra Madre
Inputs / Participation to/in UN Conventions
UN Agenda 2030 (SDGs) / UN HLPF, UNDRR Sedai

Disciplines

Atmospheric Sciences
Climatology
Biological Sciences
Biodiversity, Ecosystem Functioning, Ecosystem Services
Cryospheric Sciences
Glaciology
Earth Sciences
General Earth Sciences, Physical Geography
Hydrospheric Sciences
Fresh Water Systems, Precipitation and Runoff
Integrated Systems
Social-ecological Systems
Social Sciences and Humanities
Political Sciences

Projects

Start Date
June 1, 2023
End Date
Dec. 31, 2024
Funding Source
Fundación Natura
Role
Project Coordinator
Homepage
https://www.naturabolivia.org
Location
Santa Cruz (Valle grande), Tarija (Entre Rios), La Paz (Yungas)
Country
Bolivia

Publications

Authors
Oscar Higuera Roa, and Davide Cotti, and Natalia Aste, and Alicia Bustillos-Ardaya, and Stefan Schneiderbauer, and Ignacio Tourino Soto, and Francisco Román-Dañobeytia, and Yvonne Walz
Journal
Nature-Based Solutions
Publication Year
2023
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbsj.2023.100090

Authors
Melisa Mena Benavides, and United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), and Alicia Bustillos Ardaya, and Caitlyn Eberle, and Stefan Schneiderbauer, and United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), and United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), and United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
Journal
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Publication Year
2023
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.53324/sevx5525

Authors
Alicia Bustillos Ardaya
Journal
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Publication Year
2021
External Reference
https://d-nb.info/1235525783

Authors
Alicia Bustillos Ardaya, and M. Evers, and L. Ribbe
Journal
Land Use Policy
Publication Year
2019
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2019.104103

Authors
Alicia Bustillos Ardaya, and Mariele Evers, and Lars Ribbe
Journal
Strategies and Tools for a Sustainable Rural Rio de Janeiro
Publication Year
2019
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89644-1_23

Authors
A. Bustillos Ardaya, and M. Evers, and L. Ribbe
Journal
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
Publication Year
2017
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2017.09.006

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