Nicole Figueiredo de Oliveira

Executive Director @Instituto Internacional ARAYARA.org | International Relations, Strategic Litigation, Just Energy Transition | Professor | Writer | Lecturer

Brasília, Federal District, Brazil

About

With over 20 years of experience in climate change, social, energy, and environmental project management, I am the Executive Director at Instituto Internacional Arayara, a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable development, human rights, and just energy transition, climate justice and ecological awareness in Latin America. As the Executive Director, I oversee the strategic planning, fundraising, partnerships, and communications of Arayara, as well as the implementation of various initiatives that aim to empower communities, protect biodiversity, and advocate for climate justice. I leverage my M.A. in International Law and Settlement of Disputes, my MBA in Human Resource Management, and my expertise in energy management, corporate social responsibility, and international relations to lead a diverse and passionate team of professionals and volunteers. I am also a published author and speaker on climate litigation, governance, and policy, and I have contributed to multiple campaigns, events, and publications on these topics. ____________ Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em mudanças climáticas, gestão de projetos sociais, energéticos e ambientais, sou o Diretor Executivo do Instituto Internacional Arayara, uma organização sem fins lucrativos que promove o desenvolvimento sustentável, os direitos humanos e a transição energética justa, a justiça climática e a consciência ecológica na América Latina. Como Diretora Executiva, supervisiono o planejamento estratégico, a captação de recursos, as parcerias e as comunicações do Arayara, bem como a implementação de várias iniciativas que visam capacitar as comunidades, proteger a biodiversidade e defender a justiça climática. Aproveito meu mestrado em Direito Internacional e Solução de Controvérsias, meu MBA em Gestão de Recursos Humanos e minha experiência em gestão de energia, responsabilidade social corporativa e relações internacionais para liderar uma equipe diversificada e apaixonada de profissionais e voluntários. Também sou autor e palestrante publicado sobre litígio, governança e política climática, e contribuí para várias campanhas, eventos e publicações sobre esses tópicos.

Experience

  • Instituto Internacional Arayara (Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil)
    • Executive Director
      Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Head Of Operations
      Mar 2020 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Member of the Board of Advisors at Ocean Energy Pathway
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Professor at IDP
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Teaching at the MBA Economia de Baixo Carbono

  • 350.org (6 yrs 10 mos)
    • Latin America and Caribbean Managing Director at 350.org
      Oct 2019 - Jun 2020 · 9 mos

    • Mobilisation Director
      Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 · 10 mos

      As part of the senior program team, I was responsible for leading 350.org Mobilisation efforts in the world, including global climate strikes. Also lead on climate defenders program and managing senior staff from Europe and Pacific.

    • Europe interim Managing Director at 350.org
      Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 · 5 mos

      Interim managing director for 350.org in Europe.

  • Climate Change Consultant at Humane Society International
    Nov 2012 - Oct 2015 · 3 yrs