CURRICULUM VITAE - Adaptation Fund

MR. LUIS SANTOS (URUGUAY), Chair of the Adaptation Fund BoardMr. Santos has been involved at the national level from the startof implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Depletethe Ozone Layer (1992) and the United Nations Framework Conventionon Climate Change (1994). He has applied his scientific training andskills as a negotiator to coordinate projects at the national, regional andmultilateral levels that have enabled Uruguay to fulfill its commitmentsunder these international climate agreements.Mr. Santos has helped Uruguay to access important technical andfinancial donations resulting from bilateral and multilateral cooperation(UNDP; UNEP; The World Bank; UNIDO; and Spain, United States andCanada cooperation) which have allowed Uruguay to improve its advanced position at theinternational level and encouraged sustainable development in the country.As negotiator to the ozone and climate change conventions, Mr. Santos has participated invarious technical panels and political bodies, representing Uruguay and the Latin Americanand Caribbean region. In addition, he has been appointed as: National Environment Director;Global Environment Facility (GEF) Operational Focal Point; and National Coordinator of theSub-Group 6 on Environment of the MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market).CURRICULUM VITAEI) PERSONAL INFORMATION:Name:Profession:Nationality:LUIS ALBERTO SANTOS MICHETTIChemical EngineerUruguayanDate of Birth: November 18, 1955Marital Status:MarriedHome Address: Blanca del Tabaré, Nº 2973, Ap. 201CP: 11300, Montevideo, UruguayTel.: + (598-2) 710 2590Mobil Phone: + (598-95) 618904E-mail: lusa19@yahoo.comII) EDUCATION:1993 Postgraduate degree in “Industrial Environmental Management” (Instituteof Technology and Environmental Modelling, Universidad Politécnica deBarcelona, Spain).1

1984 Professional Chemical Engineer Degree (Facultad de Ingeniería delUruguay)Professional Bachelor in Chemistry Degree (Facultad de Química delUruguay)III)RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:Since the beginning of the implementation at national level of the followingInternational Environment Conventions: Montreal Protocol on Substances thatDeplete de Ozone Layer (1992) and United Nations Framework Convention onClimate Change (1994) and according to the scientific knowledge acquired andskills as negotiator, at national, regional and multilateral levels, has coordinatedthe projects which have enabled the accomplishment by Uruguay of itscommitments concerning mentioned Conventions, having acted as negotiatorthereof.Within his responsibilities as coordinator of the projects in the mentioned areas, hisactions have contributed to make the access possible by the country to importanttechnical and financial resources of a donation nature, resulting from bilateral andmultilateral cooperation (UNDP; UNEP; The World Bank; UNIDO; and Spain, UnitedStates and Canada cooperation) which have meant for Uruguay to become betterpositioned at an advanced international level, as well as encouraging theSustainable Development of the country.As negotiator within the ambit of the mentioned Conventions, has participated invarious technical panels and political bodies, representing, on behalf of Uruguay,the Latin American and the Caribbean region.In addition to the specific tasks mentioned, has been appointed as: NationalEnvironment Director; Global Environment Facility (GEF) Operational Focal Point;and National Coordinator of the Sub-Group 6 on Environment of the MERCOSUR(Southern Common Market).IV) WORK HISTORY:2012: Chair of the Adaptation Fund Board of the Kyoto Protocol2011: Advisor of the Argentinean delegation (GRULAC representation) to theTransitional Committee of the Green Climate Fund2008-11: Member of the Adaptation Fund Board of the Kyoto Protocol (GRULACrepresentative).Member of the Project Review Committee.2007-08: Full Member of the Executive Committee (ExCom) of the MultilateralFund of the Montreal Protocol (GRULAC representative)2003-07: Member of the Consultative Group of Experts (CGE) in NationalCommunications, Climate Change Convention (GRULACrepresentative)Since 1993: Climate Change and Ozone international negotiator.2

Climate Change National Focal Point and Coordinator of the ClimateChange Program of Uruguay: First, Second and Third NationalCommunications (GEF-UNDP); Climate Change Adaptation Project onCoastal Resources (GEF-UNDP); Carbon Finance Assist Program (TheWorld Bank); Maldonado Landfill Methane Recovery Project (GEF-TheWorld Bank); National Capacity Self Assessment Project to ImplementBiodiversity, Climate Change and Desertification Conventions (GEF-UNDP)Coordinator of the Ozone Program of Uruguay: InstitutionalStrengthening of Ozone Unit (UNDP); Ozone Refrigeration Projects (TheWorld Bank); and Methyl Bromide Project (UNIDO)1998-2005: Global Environment Facility (GEF) Operational Focal Point of Uruguay1994-2005: Co-opted Member of the ExCom of the Multilateral Fund of theMontreal Protocol1998-2000: National Director of the National Environment Agency, Ministry ofHousing, Land Planning and EnvironmentNational Coordinator of Sub-Group 6 (Environment) of MERCOSUR1996-97: Member of the Implementation Committee of Montreal Protocol (SouthAmerican representative)1995: Bureau Member of 6 th Meeting of the Parties of Montreal Protocol1991-98 Director of the Global Affairs Division of the Ministry of Environment;Negotiator of Environmental Trans-Boundary Affairs between Braziland Uruguay; Representative of the Ministry of Environment to theSub-Commission of Science and Technology of MERCOSUR.1988-91 Manager of the Lubricant Production Plant of the GovernmentalPetroleum Refinery of Uruguay (ANCAP)1985-88 Engineer of the Lubricant Production Plant of ANCAP1979-85 Assistant Engineer, Lubricant Production Plant of ANCAPV) CLIMATE CHANGE NEGOTIATIONS MEETINGS:Nov/Dec.2011Meeting of the Subsidiary Bodies and 17 th Conference of theParties and 7 th Meeting of the Parties of the UNFCCC and theKyoto Protocol, DurbanMeeting of the Ad-hoc Working Groups of negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, Durban14 th Meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board, DurbanOct. 2011Meeting of the Ad-hoc Working Groups of negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, Panama City3

Sep. 2011Aug. 2011July 2011June 201113 th Meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board, Bonn3 rd Meeting of the Transitional Committee of the Green ClimateFund, Geneva2 nd Meeting of the Transitional Committee of the Green ClimateFund, TokyoMeeting of the Subsidiary Bodies and the Ad-hoc WorkingGroups of negotiation under the Convention and the KyotoProtocol, BonnFirst Workshop of the Transitional Committee of the GreenClimate Fund, Bonn12 th Meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board, BonnMay 2011April 2011Mar. 2011Nov/Dec.2010First Meeting of the Transitional Committee of the GreenClimate Fund, Mexico CityMeeting of Ad-hoc Working Groups of negotiation under theConvention an the Kyoto Protocol, Bangkok11 th Meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board, BonnMeeting of the Subsidiary Bodies and 16 th Conference of theParties and 6 th Meeting of the Parties of the UNFCCC and theKyoto Protocol, CancunMeeting of the Ad-hoc Working Groups of negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, Cancun11 th Meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board, CancunOct. 2010Set. 2010Aug. 2010June 2010April 2010Mar. 2010Dec. 2009Nov. 2009Meeting of Ad-hoc Working Groups of negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, Tianjin, China10 th Meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board, BonnMeeting of Ad-hoc Working Groups of negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, BonnMeeting of the Subsidiary Bodies and the Ad-hoc WorkingGroups of negotiation under the Convention and the KyotoProtocol, BonnMeeting of Ad-hoc Working Groups of negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, Bonn9 th Meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board, BonnMeeting of the Subsidiary Bodies and 15 th Conference of theParties- 5 th meeting of the Parties of the UNFCCC and the KyotoProtocol, Copenhagen8 th Meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board, Bonn4

Nov. 2009Sep.-Oct-’09Sep. 2009Aug.2009June 2009Meeting of Ad-hoc Working Groups of negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, BarcelonaMeeting of Ad-hoc Working Groups of negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, Bangkok7 th Meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board, BonnMeeting of Ad-hoc Working Groups of negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, BonnMeeting of Ad-hoc Working Groups of negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, Bonn6 th Meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board, BonnApr. 2009Mar. 2009Feb. 2009Dec. 20085 th Meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board, BonnMeeting of Ad-hoc Working Groups of Negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, BonnClimate Change Negotiation Dialogue, CEPAL, Santiago deChileMeeting of Subsidiary Bodies (SB) and 14 th Conference of theParties (COP 14) – 4 th Meeting of the Parties (MOP 4) of theUNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol, PoznanMeeting of Ad-hoc Working Groups of Negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, Poznan4 th Meeting of the AFB, BonnSep. 2008June 20083 rd Meeting of the AFB, BonnMeeting of the SB of the UNFCCC, Bonn2 nd Meeting of the AFB, BonnMeeting of Ad-hoc Working Groups of Negotiation under theConvention and the Kyoto Protocol, BonnMar. 2008Dec. 2007Sep. 2007May 2007Nov. 2006Sep. 20061 st Meeting of the AFB, BonnMeetings of SB and COP 13 – MOP 3 of the UNFCCC and theKyoto Protocol, BaliMeeting of CGE in National Communications, CairoMeeting of the SB of the UNFCCC, BonnMeetings of SB and COP 12 – MOP 2 of the Convention and theKyoto Protocol, NairobiMeeting of CGE in National Communications, Pretoria5

May 2006Mar. 2006Meeting of SB of the UNFCCC, BonnMeeting of CGE in National Communications, JakartaNov./Dec.2005 Meeting of CGE in National Communications, MontrealMeetings of SB and COP 11/MOP 1 of the Convention and theKyoto Protocol, MontrealSep. 2005May 2005Dec. 2004Mitigation Workshop organized by the CGE in NationalCommunications, SeoulMeeting of SB of the UNFCCC, BonnMeeting of CGE in National Communications, Buenos AiresSB Meetings and COP 10 of UNFCCC, Buenos AiresJune 2004April 2004Dec. 2003Sep. 2003Meeting of SB of the UNFCCC, and presentation at side event ofUruguay’s Second National Communication, the firstcommunication under the new guidelines, BonnMeeting of CGE in National Communications and Workshop onNational Communications, ManilaSB and COP 9 Meetings of UNFCCC, MilanAnnual Meeting of CGE in National Communications; MexicoUNFCCC and the GEF Consultation Meeting on the OperationalGuidelines for Expediting Financing, MexicoJune 2003Oct. 2002June 2002Nov. 2001Nov., Sep.June 2000Oct. 1999Nov. 1998Meeting of SB of the UNFCCC, BonnMeeting of SB and COP 8 of UNFCCC, New DelhiMeeting of the SB of the UNFCCC, BonnSB and COP 6-bis and 7 Meetings of UNFCCC, Bonn;MarrakeshSB and COP 6 Meetings of UNFCCC, Bonn, Lyon, The HagueCOP of UNFCCC, BonnCOP of UNFCCC, Buenos AiresOct., Aug.1997 SB Meeting of UNFCCC, BonnVI) MONTREAL PROTOCOL NEGOTIATION MEETINGS:6

July 2009Nov. 2008:Nov. 2008July 200829 th Open-Ended Working Group Meeting of Montreal Protocol,Geneva.20 th MOP of Montreal Protocol, Doha56 th Meeting of the Ex-Com of the Multilateral Fund of theMontreal Protocol, Doha55 th Meeting of the Ex-Com of the Multilateral Fund of theMontreal Protocol, BangkokOpen – Ended Working Group Meeting of Montreal Protocol,BangkokMar. 2008Nov. 2007Sep. 2007:July 2007Mar. 2007July 2006June 2005Nov. 2004July 2004Mar. 2004Mar. 2004Nov. 200354 th Meeting of the Ex-Com of the Multilateral Fund of theMontreal Protocol, Montreal53 rd Meeting of the Ex-Com of the Multilateral Fund of theMontreal Protocol, Montreal19 th MOP of Montreal Protocol, Montreal52 nd meeting of Ex-Com of the Multilateral Fund of MontrealProtocol, Montreal51 st meeting of the Ex-Com of the Multilateral Fund of MontrealProtocol, MontrealOpen-Ended Working Group Meeting of Montreal Protocol,MontrealOpen-Ended Working Group Meeting of Montreal Protocol,MontrealMOP of Montreal Protocol, PragueEx-Com of Multilateral Fund of Montreal Protocol, GenevaComplementary meeting of MOP of Montreal Protocol, MontrealComplementary meeting of MOP of Montreal Protocol, MontrealMOP of Montreal Protocol, NairobiJul. 2003 Open-Ended Working Group Meeting, Montreal Protocol,MontrealNov. 2002July 2002Mar. 2001Montreal Protocol Meetings (MOP and Ex-Com of MultilateralFund), RomeEx-Com of Multilateral Fund of Montreal Protocol, MontrealEx-Com of Multilateral Fund of Montreal Protocol, MontrealDec., July,7

Mar. 2000Nov., June,Mar. 1999May 1999Montreal Protocol Meetings (MOP and Ex-Com of MultilateralFund), Burkina FasoMontreal Protocol Meetings (MOP, Ex-Com and Open-EndedWorking Group), Beijing, Geneva, MontrealJoint Meeting of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) and Technology & Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) ofMontreal Protocol (HFC’s and PFC’s limitation options), PettenNov., Jul.1998 Montreal Protocol Meetings (MOP and Open-Ended WorkingGroup), Cairo, GenevaSep., June,Apr. 1997Montreal Protocol Meetings (COP, Implementation Committeeand Open-Ended Working Group), Montreal, Nairobi, Geneva.Nov., Aug.,May, Mar.1996 Montreal Protocol and Vienna Convention Meetings (COP,Implementation Committee, Open-Ended Working Group, Ex-Com of the Multilateral Fund and Ozone ResearchAdministrators), San Jose, Geneva, MontrealDec., Nov.,July, May,Mar. 1995Montreal Protocol Meetings (COP, Bureau, Latin AmericanRegional Network, Open-Ended Working Group and Ex-Com ofthe Multilateral Fund), Vienna, Dominican Republic, Montreal,NairobiDec., Nov.,Oct., July,May, Mar.1994 Montreal Protocol Meeting (MOP, Latin American Network, Open-Ended Working Group and Ex Com of the Multilateral Fund),Nairobi, Montreal, Guatemala, MontevideoNov. 1993Montreal Protocol meeting (MOP), BangkokVII) TRAINING AND SPECIAL MEETINGS:May. 20084 th Carbon Expo (IETA and The World Bank)Aug. 2007 Latin-American Adaptation Workshop for Coastal Zone(Organizer, Montevideo)June 2007Mar. 2007Feb. 2007Adaptation Workshop under the Nairobi Adaptation Workplan,Cairo2 nd . Meeting of the Designated National Authorities (DNA’s)Forum of the Kyoto Protocol, BonnMeeting of DNA’s of Latin America with authorities of Spain andthe World Bank, Madrid8

Nov. 2006Oct. 2006Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Initiative Forum(organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB),Washington1 st . Meeting of the DNA’s Forum of the Kyoto Protocol, BonnMay 2006 Adaptation Fund Workshop (organized by the UNFCCCSecretariat, EdmontonApril 2006Mar. 2006Feb. 2006Nov/Dec 2005Oct. 2005Jul. 2005June 2005May 2005Apr. 2005Apr. 2005Mar. 2005Nov. 2004Oct. 2004Sep. 20042 nd Informal Dialogue on the Role of Land Use Change &Forestry in the Climate Change Response, MadridSupport of the Government of Cuba in the process ofpresentation of their Second National Communication, LaHabanaLatin American Round-table “South-North Dialogue-Equity inthe Greenhouse”, MexicoGEF Council Meeting, WashingtonDNA’s of the Kyoto Protocol Meeting, MadridImplementation of Kyoto Protocol (IADB), WashingtonGEF Council Meeting, Washington2 nd Carbon Expo (IETA and The World Bank), CologneMeetings of promotion of CDM (Clean Development Mechanism)projects of Uruguay, ParisClimate Change National Officers Meeting (CAF & Ministry ofEnvironment of Uruguay, Punta del EsteWorkshop on Art. 6 of the Convention for LAC (UNFCCC andMinistry of Environment of Uruguay), MontevideoGEF Council Meeting, WashingtonDNA’s and Focal Points Conference (Foreign Affairs Canada),OttawaMeeting of experts of AIACC projects, Buenos AiresMember of Inter-ministerial Delegation for the signature of MOU(Memorandum of Understanding) about trading of carboncredits with Spain, MadridJune 2004May 2004April 2004Intervention as discourser in the 1st Carbon Expo (The WorldBank, IETA), CologneGEF Council Meeting, WashingtonGlobe 2004 (Environmental Exposition), Vancouver9

Mar. 2004Nov. 2003Oct. 2003Meeting of Experts on Climate Change, Organization forEconomic Co-operation and Development (OECD), ParisGEF Council Meeting, WashingtonRegional Meeting for Application of CDM (Kyoto Protocol) in theOil Sector (ARPEL), Buenos AiresAug.2003 Climate Change National Officers Meeting (CAF – TheNetherlands), CartagenaMay 2003Feb. 2003Sep. 2002GEF Council Meeting, WashingtonPrototype Carbon Fund Meeting (The World Bank), WashingtonTraining meeting on Capacity Building for the Kyoto Protocol(The World Bank, National Strategy Studies), SigriswillAug. 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (RIO + 10),JohannesburgMay 2002Mar. 2002Feb. 2002Sep. 2001GEF Council Meeting, WashingtonIntervention as discourser in Globe 2002 (EnvironmentalExposition), VancouverPrototype Carbon Fund Meeting (The World Bank), WashingtonTraining in Baselines for Climate Change Mitigation Projects(San Francisco, Berkeley Lab. –US EPA)Aug.2001 United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) of Emission Trading, Kyoto Protocol, Rio de JaneiroMay 2001GEF Council Meeting, Washington7 th Clean Cities Conference (Philadelphia, Dept. of Energy)Feb. 2001Oct. 2000July 2000Dec. 1999Prototype Carbon Fund (Washington, The World Bank Offices)Environmental Technologies Forum (Ozone Layer and ClimateChange issues), WashingtonWorkshop about Mitigation Options in South America (ClimateChange), MontevideoMERCOSUR Environmental Sub-Group Meeting, MontevideoDec., May1999 GEF Council Meeting, WashingtonOct. 1998GEF Council Meeting, WashingtonEnvironmental Technologies Forum (Ozone Layer and ClimateChange issues), Washington10

Apr. 1998Sep. 1997June 1997Aug. 1996Sep. 1995Mar. 1995Feb. 1995Commission on Sustainable Development Meeting, New YorkTraining about First National Communications on ClimateChange, Foz de IguazúWorkshop of IPCC about Mitigation and Adaptation Costassessment, RoskildeMERCOSUR Environmental Sub-Group Meeting, BrasiliaTraining in Alternative Options of Ozone Depleting Substances,MontevideoTraining in the possibilities of Joint Implementation, Santiagode ChileTraining in Inventories of GHG (Greenhouse Gases) andMitigation Options (US Country Studies Program), MargaritaIslandTraining on Recovery and Recycling of Halons (Ozone DepletingSubstances – US EPA), MontevideoNov. 1994Training in Managing of The World Bank projects, MontevideoTraining in Recovery and Recycling of CFCs (Ozone DepletingSubstances – UNDP), MontevideoOct. 1994June 1994May 1994Apr. 1994June 1993Sep. 1992Environmental Technology Forum – Training on TechnologyTransfer related to Ozone and Climate Change, WashingtonRoundtable about Bilateral Experiences between Brazil andUruguay, Porto Alegre1 st Meeting of the Latin American Regional Network of OzoneOfficers (organized with UNEP representatives), MontevideoTraining on Managing of Halon Banks (UNEP), CaracasTechnologic Cooperation: Europe and Latin America organizedby European Commission (EC), BarcelonaTraining in Halons control (US EPA – Ozone DepletingSubstances), South CarolinaJune 1992 Training on environmental aspects in the Global Forum ’92(United Nations Conference of Environment and Development-),Rio de JaneiroMay 1992Aug. 1991Training on the implementation of the Montreal Protocol(UNEP), CaracasTraining on Scientific Research of Water Pollution of Rio de laPlata estuary, Montevideo11

Apr. 1989 Training on Normalization and Quality Management (ISO),MontevideoNov., Oct.1988 Training on Production Process and Environmental Controls inthe Lubricant Oils Manufacturing sector (Training and StudyTours), St. Louis, N. Jersey, Houston, San Antonio, ClevelandMay 1988 Training on Human Resources Management (Chemical EngineerAssociation), MontevideoOct., June1985 Training on Lubricant Oils production (EXXON), MontevideoVIII) SPECIAL WORKS AND PUBLICATIONS:2006: Review of the Adaptation Policy Framework Publication(UNDP/GEF)2003 Host Country Approval for CDM Projects in Uruguay:Application of a Sustainability Assessment Tool (RenatHeuberger, Christoph Sutter, Luis Santos)1994: Ex-post Study of Environmental Impact in the S&ME’s (Small &Medium Enterprises) sector (Consulting – Inter-AmericanDevelopment Bank – BID)1998-1991: Participation in the project of the construction of the NewLubricants Manufacturing Plant (ANCAP)1984: Publication of: “Improvement of Combustion Properties of LightCracking Oil” (Facultad de Ingeniería and ANCAP)IX) SPECIAL AWARDS:As coordinator of the Ozone Unit, the following international Awards were granted:2007: Montreal Protocol Certificate of Recognition granted by UNEP (United NationsEnvironment Program), on occasion of the celebration of the 20 th anniversaryof mentioned Protocol.2000: Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award granted by the EnvironmentProtection Agency (EPA) of the United States of America.2000: Outstanding National Ozone Unit Award, granted by UNEP.1997: Outstanding National Ozone Unit Award granted by UNEP.X) LANGUAGESSpanish, Portuguese and English: FluentlyFrench: Knowledge12