Oscar Betanzo
Coventry,West Midlands
Summary
Geographer and Master in Geography with extensive experience in international negotiations, policy development and innovative economic instruments for biodiversity conservation. In addition, I have worked planning and designing projects in the mining and energy industries for processing in the Environmental Impact Assessment System.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tecnichal Advisor - Biodiversity Conservation
Ministry of Environment
Santiago, Región Metropolitana
06.2022 - Current
- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) National Focal Point. Negotiator for the COP 15 (2022), SBI 4 (2024) and COP 16 (2024).
- IPBES National Focal Point. Negotiator for the 11th Plenary of IPBES "Nexus" and "Transformative Change" Assessments, 2024.
- Coordinator of the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA in spanish) for the Division of Natural Resources and Biodiversity.
- Coordinator of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) updating and aligning to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
- Development of Innovative Economic Instruments for biodiversity conservation: Sustainable Link Bonds Framework - reaching the 30x30 in Chile.
- Advisor for the Natural Capital Committe of Chile in representation of Ministry of Environment
Project Manager for development of non-conventiona
TEBAL. Environmental Studies and Engineering
Santiago, Región Metropolitana
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Grenergy Chile, Environmental Impact Assessment, Addendum N°1 and Complementary Addendum of Photovoltaic Plant "Travesía" 2021. Project Manager. Coordination, develop and preparation of environmental studies and baselines.
- Cerro Blanco SpA. Environmental Impact Assessment, Photovoltaic Solar Park "Cerro Blanco" 2021-2022. Project Manager. Coordination, develop and preparation of environmental studies and baselines.
- La Hornilla SpA. Environmental Impact Assessment Solar Plant "La Hornilla" 2021-2022. Project Manager. Coordination, develop and preparation of environmental studies and baselines.
- Grenergy Chile, Photovoltaic Plant "Victor Jara". Community relationship with Indigenous People and Local Communities.
Environmental Specialist for Mining Projects
HATCH Engineers & consultants
Santiago, Región Metropolitana
07.2014 - 12.2020
- CODELCO Chile, "El Teniente" Division, 2020. Environmental Impact Assessment "Complementary Hydraulic Works for the Barahona N°2 Dam".Project Manager and develop of the chapters and baselines.
- POSCO E&C. LNTP-1 Phase Project 2019. Environmental Impact Assessment “Desalination Plant Expansion” Minera Santo Domingo. Develop and preparation of the chapters and baselines.
- AMSA. Trade Off Analysis “Treatment of contaminated soil” Terminal Michilla, 2019. Technical, Economic, Legal and Environmental Analysis.
- Minera Santo Domingo. Responses Sectoral Observations SERNAGEOMIN "Thickened Tailings Dam" 2018. Responsible for calculating the number of people to be evacuated in the cases described and requested by the sectoral authority.
- Pucobre. "El Espino" Project Stage FEED, 2018 - 2019. Environmental and Permits Specialist. Development of Environmental Design Criteria, Permit Master Plan Validation and Engineering Gap Report.
- Minera Spence BHP "Pampa Norte". Environmental Impact Assessment ‘Spence Ripios Dump’ Project, 2018. Physical Environment Specialist and develop of the chapters.
Education
Master of Science - Geography
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile 03.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science and Professional Degree - Geography
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile 03.2009 - 07.2015
Skills
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Fluent in English and a Native speaker of Spanish
Timeline
Tecnichal Advisor - Biodiversity Conservation
Ministry of Environment
06.2022 - Current
Project Manager for development of non-conventiona
TEBAL. Environmental Studies and Engineering
01.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Geography
Universidad de Chile
03.2020 - 07.2022
Environmental Specialist for Mining Projects
HATCH Engineers & consultants
07.2014 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science and Professional Degree - Geography
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
03.2009 - 07.2015
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