Angela Solanilla Uricoechea
Lead Economist @Scripps Institution Of Oceanography
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Economist @Scripps Institution Of Oceanography
San Diego, CA, US
As Lead Economist at the Aburto Lab, I bridge marine science, finance, and policy to advance the blue economy and climate resilience agenda. My work focuses on translating scientific results into policy frameworks and financially viable strategies, positioning ocean conservation as an investable opportunity for sustainable development.• Identify and apply finance instruments (blue bonds, blended finance models, ESG-linked tools, carbon market mechanisms) to channel investment into ocean-based solutions and align conservation with financial markets and local needs.• Deliver technical and strategic outputs, from economic analyses and financial assessments to policy briefs and investment-ready proposals, that inform decision-making at regional and global levels.• Lead research and strategy on the blue economy, blue carbon, and climate finance, ensuring frameworks are both scientifically rigorous and financially feasible.• Engage in climate diplomacy, liaising with governments, multilateral banks, philanthropies, and private investors to build investment pathways for ocean resilience and strengthen international collaboration.• Represent the Lab at international forums (COPs, UNOC, Our Ocean), shaping dialogues that connect science, finance, and policy, and forging coalitions between scientists, policymakers, and investors.• Design and organize high-level events convening ministers, CEOs, and financial leaders to integrate ocean priorities into global climate finance agendas.
EDUCATION
UC San Diego
Master of Public Policy (MPP) , Environmental Policy
Universidad del Rosario
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. in Economics, Minor in Finance and International Trade
Universidad del Rosario
Bachelor of Arts - B.A. in International Relations, Minor: Government and Political Science
University of California, Berkeley
Visiting International Student (Berkeley Global), Business and International Finance
Universidad del Rosario
Master of Science - M.S.c., Economics
ABOUT ANGELA SOLANILLA URICOECHEA
Climate and impact finance economist with a strong foundation in environmental economics, translating evidence into investment-ready strategies across climate, energy transition, and nature-based solutions.My background in international relations and climate diplomacy complements rigorous economic and financial analysis, enabling me to work at the interface of finance, policy, and multi-stakeholder decision-making. I have experience supporting the design, evaluation, and strategic positioning of climate and development finance initiatives, blended finance structures, carbon and nature markets, and high-level convenings across public, private, and philanthropic actors.Ocean and blue economy work is a core specialization within a broader climate finance lens.Authorized to work in the UK. Open to UK/Europe-based roles, with Washington, DC or Bogotá as strong alternatives.
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