Sustainability is no longer a choice; it is a long-term survival strategy. And for those willing to take the lead, it offers the greatest economic opportunity of our time.

Patricia is a respected leader and influential voice on the global stage, with more than 35 years of experience at the highest levels in the fields of sustainability, multilateralism, global governance, environmental stewardship and gender equality. 

Prior to founding onepoint5, she was the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (2016-2022), leading the transformation of the organization towards supporting the full implementation of the Paris Agreement globally.  She also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mexico (2006-2012), in which capacity she chaired the 16th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP16). She was Ambassador of Mexico to Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia and the UN Organizations in Vienna (2002-2006) and to Germany (2013-2016).

Following her tenure as Foreign Secretary, Ambassador Espinosa was designated Ambassador Emeritus of Mexico, the highest distinction awarded by the Mexican Government to its diplomats. She has received numerous awards and decorations, including the Sustainability Prize by the Saxon Hans-Carl von Carlowitz Society (2019), the German Sustainability Prize (2012), and decorations from the governments of Germany, Argentina, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, El Salvador, Guatemala, Netherlands, Paraguay, and Peru.

She was a Member of the High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the post-2015 Development Agenda, the foundation of the Sustainable Development Goals, Commissioner at the Global Commission of Adaptation and Founder of the Berlin-Bonn chapter of the International Gender Champions.

Currently she serves on the boards of the We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC), the leadership council of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) as well as chairing the board of the Latin American chapter of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). 

She continuously participates in conferences as a high-level speaker, sharing her expertise and insights into the challenges and opportunities related to climate change and sustainability. 

Raul is a seasoned diplomat and former Mexican Ambassador with a thirty-year career in international relations. He has been posted in Tokyo, Washington, D.C., and Geneva, handling both bilateral and multilateral engagements. Notably, he was part of the negotiation team for the Mexico-Japan Free Trade Agreement (2011-2014) and chaired numerous international conferences and United Nations meetings (2013-2021).

During his tenure at the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Raul served as Chief of Cabinet for the Minister (2006-2012) and the Vice-minister (1995-2000). Prior to his diplomatic service, he accumulated ten years of experience in the private sector, focusing on project management.

Raul holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Guadalajara, with a technical specialization in Japan. Additionally, he has earned two Master’s Degrees—one in Economics from Universidad La Salle and another in Diplomacy from the Instituto Matías Romero, both located in Mexico City.

Raul’s extensive experience and academic background have made him a respected figure in international diplomacy and economic affairs.

Maria is a climate activist and has worked as an advisor to promote and raise awareness of changes required to move forward towards a resilient and sustainable society. She aims to engage in work that fosters a coming together of governments and the private sector towards a greener and resilient future.

Previously, Maria spent time as Head of Global Engagement for Therme One Health in Bonn engaging with both public and private entities. Rivera Espinosa served as the Head of the Art Engagement Program in the Sustainable AI Lab of the University of Bonn. She has been working as an advisor and consultant in both the creative and sustainability spaces for over ten years, serving as a subject matter expert to several leading organizations. She currently still is a Guest Editor for Harper’s Bazaar Latin America.

Maria holds a B.A. in Communications Design from University of Applied Sciences Europe Berlin Campus and is finishing up her Executive Master’s in Art Market Studies from the University of Zurich. She speaks German, Spanish and English.

Gonzalo, a former Special Advisor to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, provided consultancy services from 2019 to 2022. He is a founding partner of Simbiosis Económica, a Mexico City-based consultancy advising on economic, financial, and public policy strategies.

In 2017-2018, he advised the Mexican presidency and chaired the Committee for Sustainable Development Goals. At the Mexican Ministry of Finance, he held various positions, including advising the Minister and heading the Unit for International Financial Affairs (2016-2017).

He acted as a governor for regional public financial institutions and chaired the Fondo Yucatán. He served as Chief of Staff for the Secretary for Social Development (2015-2016), contributing to a successful National Strategy for Social Inclusion.
At the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he was Chief of Staff (2008-2012) and Director General for Policy Planning (2013-2015). He also had diplomatic postings in London and Paris, focusing on economic affairs.

Canseco holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Oxford, in Literae Humaniores and Economics, Politics, and Philosophy, and pursued a DPhil. in Politics.

Mariana is a renowned international lawyer with more than 22 years of experience in the multilateral, public, private, civil society and academic sectors. 

She is a Member of the Board of the United Nations’ Register of Damage Caused by the Construction of the Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and a Member of the International Committee of the Red Cross’ Global Advisory Board on Digital Threats During Armed Conflicts, as well as of the Editorial Board of the International Review of the Red Cross. Mariana is also the Coordinator of the International Law Unit of the Mexican Council of Foreign Relations (COMEXI), and a Professor of International Law and International Human Rights, Humanitarian and Criminal Law at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.

Mariana was a Member of the Inter-American Juridical Committee of the Organization of American States (2019-2022), where she served as Special Rapporteur on Privacy and Data Protection, as well as on International Law Applicable to Cyberspace.

Prior to joining onepoint5, Mariana was an independent consultant on international law issues, as well as the Regional Manager for Mexico and Central America of the Latin American Association of Internet. She was also the Academic Programs Associate at the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities. Previously, Mariana served for 13 years at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico (2005-2018), as Coordinator of Public International Law, Director of International Humanitarian and Criminal Law, and Director for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. She was theTechnical Secretary of Mexico’s Inter-Ministerial Committee on International Humanitarian Law (2010-2016) and Mexico’s Focal Point to the Latin American Network on Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (2012-2018) and to the Global Network for Responsibility to Protect (2018). 

A former practitioner in the corporate law firms of Gonzalez Calvillo, S.C. (currently Perez-Llorca, S.L.P.) and Forastieri Abogados, S.C. in Mexico City, Mariana holds a Law Degree from Universidad Iberoamericana (2001) and a Master’s Degree in International Relations and International Law from the Geneva Graduate Institute (2004).  She is a frequent lecturer and speaker in international and national fora and has published various articles on international law, human rights and humanitarian law, as well as multilateralism and global governance.

Edna is a seasone consultant in sustainable development and public policy. With over fifteen years of experience, she has been instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing public policies focused on sustainability. Her work involves adapting international agendas to the Mexican context, including sustainable production and consumption, waste management, eco-labeling, and, more recently, the 2030 Agenda, better known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Edna’s expertise is rooted in her extensive experience with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, where she worked for over five years. Among her proudest achievements are the development of a National Strategy and a Special Program for Sustainable Production and Consumption. She played a key role in collaborating with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Office of the Presidency in designing Mexico’s SDG Implementation Strategy, which has been pivotal in aligning national policies with global sustainability objectives.

Edna is currently a co-founder of a project that creates a space for co-creation, reconnection, and inspiration with nature. This space, known as Mineralito, is located in a peaceful rural area surrounded by beautiful landscapes and nature reserves. Mineralito’s mission is to share knowledge and design sustainable lifestyles that can be replicated elsewhere. This project has turned Edna into an avid researcher, where every aspect is designed and built with sustainability in mind and shared to be replicated.

Through her diverse roles and projects, Edna has demonstrated a profound understanding of the complexities of sustainable development. Her strategic approach to integrating global frameworks within local contexts highlights her ability to drive impactful change. Edna remains passionate about empowering communities and organizations to achieve their sustainability goals and is committed to advancing sustainable development both in Mexico and globally.

Brenda was born in Juarez, Mexico, grew up in Monterrey and has a degree in Sustainable Development Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey. She began her career at PepsiCo Alimentos Mexico, where she managed contracts and operations related to renewable energy at all of the company’s facilities nationwide.

In 2016 she moved to Washington, DC, where she worked as a consultant for the development of growth strategies in non-governmental organizations, focused on sectors such as health, education, and diverse communities. In 2017 she joined the NDC Partnership, an initiative of the UNFCCC and WRI dedicated to supporting developing countries in implementing commitments set out in the Paris Climate Change Agreement. In this role, Brenda collaborated on the design and implementation of the National Climate Action Plan with ministries of environment and finance in several countries. In addition, she managed the portfolio of 47 member countries, facilitating communication between governments and development partners, ensuring monitoring and compliance with NDC implementation plans, as well as progress reporting to donors.

Subsequently, in 2019, she moved to Bonn to pursue a Master of Science in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics at the University of Bonn. Upon completion of her studies, she joined Elfin Consulting as a Stakeholder Affairs Consultant, strategising and ensuring compliance with indicators focusing on sustainable agriculture development, climate change practices and advocacy within the food value chain.

Alitzel is a senior associate at onepoint5, with experience in both the public and private sectors, primarily in the analysis, design, and implementation of foreign policy and security issues. Alitzel holds a master’s degree in international politics from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven), graduating with honors (magna cum laude), and she completed her bachelor’s degree in international relations at El Colegio de México.

In her role as an advisor at the Office of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, she contributed to the management of Mexico’s diplomatic relations and the monitoring of political, socioeconomic, and environmental issues, mainly in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America.

Her work at Grupo Coppan S.C. provided her with valuable opportunities to enhance her skills in risk analysis, public policy, and security matters at the national, regional, and international levels. Her passion for research and analysis is evident in her academic contributions to institutions like KU Leuven, El Colegio de México, and the Group of Studies on Eurasia (GESE). Additionally, she has actively engaged in the publication of academic articles and opinion columns in various newspapers.

Emile is an associate consultant at onepoint5 and responsible for the company’s communication as well as assisting Amb. Espinosa in matters of logistical planning, travel, and online presence.

He holds a BSc in Zoology from the University of Sussex and has lived in 6 different countries between 2017 and 2023. During this time, he has gathered experiences from multiple organizations operating on a broad range of topics including agriculture, social work, scientific research, gastronomy and community based natural resource management. He is fluent in English, Spanish, French and German in addition to intermediate knowledge of Italian and Portuguese.

He has worked for the UNESCO program “Man and the Biosphere” on the island of Príncipe, Sao Tome e Príncipe, engaging in community based natural resource management with local communities. Working at the Sustainability team of Grupo Peñaflor wineries in Mendoza, Argentina, he developed strategies for the conservation of biodiversity among other projects.

Susana is a professional administrator with 20+ years of experience in event organization, executive management and planning. She has spent time professionally in both London and Madrid.

Montero served as Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner and its relevant team at Simon Kucher & Partners where she led administration, employee management and project efficiency. Previously, she also served as the Personal Assistant to the President of Buckett Companies in Spain. She also has extensive experience in events coordination and program management having worked at a leading production company and university in London and Madrid. Moreover, she also served as a Specialist Event Coordinator at BBC in London.

Susana holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and an Executive MBA from EAE Business School & Universitat de Barcelona.

Consuelo is an Executive and Project Assistant with a strong background in project coordination, schedule management, and client relations. Trilingual in Spanish, English, and Italian, she is known for her effective communication skills and adaptability.

Consuelo has served as an Executive Assistant to partners at GTA Villamagna Abogados in Madrid, where she managed schedules and coordinated projects. She also worked as an Account Executive in communication and PR at Burson-Marsteller in Guatemala, handling client accounts and media relations.

Consuelo holds a Master’s degree in Fashion Communication and Marketing and a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Affairs with a specialization in International Organizations.

Her multilingual abilities and experience in both legal and communication fields have equipped her to handle diverse professional challenges effectively.

Marycarmen is a Mexican lawyer specialising in civil law with an outstanding career in the legal field and a deep passion for art and charity work. She graduated in Law from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), with a specialisation in Civil Law at the International School of Law and Jurisprudence in Mexico City.

Throughout her career, she has held key roles in several notary offices in Mexico City. Her most recent experience includes being the Legal Director at a major auction house in Mexico, where she oversaw the charity auctions and where she managed innovative projects such as the creation and auction of NFT’s, integrating her legal knowledge with her interest in art and technology.

She aspires to continue her development in the field of volunteerism by exploring the intersections between law, art and technology, and by leading projects that have a positive impact on the community.

Haya Abudayyeh is an analyst at onepoint5 with a background in climate change and international relations. Previously, she served as the fifth Capacity-Building Hub intern at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) during COP28, where she played a key role in coordinating events and enhancing stakeholder engagement.

In 2022, she moved to Bonn, Germany, to pursue a Master’s degree in North American Studies at the University of Bonn, concentrating on political and economic interconnections. Abudayyeh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Translation from the German Jordanian University and is fluent in German, English, and Arabic.

Diego is a seasoned manager with twelve years of experience in international business development across corporate environments, public sector, and INGOs. At onepoint5, Diego is responsible for identifying new growth opportunities, building impactful partnerships, and streamlining operations.

With a unique tri-sector perspective and sharp business acumen, Diego leverages his strategic insights and leadership skills to drive sustainable growth.

Diego holds an MBA from ITAM in Mexico City, an MA in Development Economics from HTW Berlin, and a B.Sc. in International Business from ESB Reutlingen, and is fluent in English, Spanish, and French, with advanced proficiency in German.

Haya Abudayyeh is an analyst at onepoint5 with a background in climate change and international relations. Previously, she served as the fifth Capacity-Building Hub intern at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) during COP28, where she played a key role in coordinating events and enhancing stakeholder engagement.

In 2022, she moved to Bonn, Germany, to pursue a Master’s degree in North American Studies at the University of Bonn, concentrating on political and economic interconnections. Abudayyeh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Translation from the German Jordanian University and is fluent in German, English, and Arabic.

Emmanuel is an analyst at onepoint5. He studied Political Science with a specialization in Political Philosophy. He holds three master’s degrees in Governance, Human Rights, and Regulation, and is a PhD candidate in Public Policy with a concentration in Regulation. In all his studies, he focused on applied methods within his lines of research. He has been Teaching Assistant for Public Opinion at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, within the School of Government and Public Transformation.

He has worked with local governments, assisting in social programs and agribusiness investment, and served on the advisory team for agri-food policies for the governor of Puebla, Mexico. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he directed information collection programs and managed the government’s engagement with international projects focused on competitiveness and innovation in agriculture. Additionally, he has consulted on strategic projects with governments, sustainability initiatives, and public affairs for industries such as energy, agriculture, technology, and consumer goods. His experience includes developing methods to ensure the rigor of information in policy learning and scenario construction, participating in regional political risk analyses for various industries, and conducting comparative regulatory studies between regions and countries.

Since 2020, he has been deeply involved in applying sustainability parameters across different sectors. He has not only actively participated in projects but has also assisted in analyzing and studying global regulatory frameworks and their adaptation to local scenarios. He is profoundly interested in the evolution of global policies related to climate change and how they are integrated into the economic and action policies that countries implement, as well as in generating a sustainable perspective in future projects.