Nelson in a Policy Officer working at the TPI Global Climate Transition Centre, where he contributes to assessing the world’s biggest banks in their alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Background

Nelson holds Professional Degree from Andes University in Bogotá, Colombia. Before joining TPI Centre he worked at Transforma – CCADI. This role involved supporting the main actors of the Colombian financial system to transition to a low-carbon economy by providing assessments, recommendations and engaging with public officials. Nelson also worked in the Climate Change Unit at the Developed Bank of Latin America (CAF).

Research interests

• Sustainable finance
• Climate risk management for financial institutions
• Net Zero target setting 
• Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures