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Vicky Villacreses - Ministry of Economy and Finance of Ecuador

National Director of Negotiations

Vicky Villacreses Arauz is an economist with over eight years of experience in macroeconomic and financial analysis, specializing in sovereign financing and public debt management. She currently serves as National Director of Negotiation at the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Ecuador, where she leads public financing processes and coordinates with multilateral organizations. She has prior experience in public and financial institutions, including the Central Bank of Ecuador and CONAFIPS. She holds a degree in Economics with a concentration in Econometrics, a Master’s in Economic Analysis, and an MBA, and is recognized for her strong technical expertise, strategic negotiation skills, and leadership.

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Why LAC is set to become the global epicenter for high-quality nature finance

12:05 PM - 12:50 PM 27/02/26

What financial incentives, regulatory frameworks, and market structures are needed to position LAC as a global hub for high-integrity carbon and nature finance?
How can LAC countries leverage nature-based carbon credit premiums and digital innovation to attract long-term sustainable investment and improve market transparency?
Which financial models, such as debt-for-nature swaps and natural capital accounting, are proving most effective in funding nature-based solutions and informing sovereign credit strategies?
With COP30 in Brazil, how will post-summit policies boost investor confidence and drive lasting investment in nature-positive, climate-resilient strategies across the region?

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